Impactful Project
In the pursuit of enhancing safety and infrastructure resilience, the Centre of Tropical Geoengineering (GEOTROPIK) at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), under a Project Leader, Associate Professor Ir Dr Ahmad Safuan A Rashid, has embarked upon a significant research endeavour to promote Landslide Risk Mitigation’s issue. SUKE Highway, managed by Prolintas Sdn Bhd, a vital […]
Ireland, 29 January 2024: Three alumni from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Mr. Tey Wei Kang, Mr. Nik Faisal, and Mr. Muhammad Syafiq bin Ramli, recently visited Ireland to discuss the expansion of robotics deployment in the semiconductor industry. These individuals are an integral part of DF Automation & Robotics (DFA), a prominent Malaysian robotics company, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 17 – ASEAN IVO is an ICT Virtual Organization of ASEAN Institutes, and NICT is a global alliance of ICT R&D institutes and universities in the ASEAN region and Japan. In a groundbreaking move towards agricultural innovation, the NICT ASEAN-IVO PJ2022 Project on Agricultural IoT based on Edge Computing reached a significant […]
Shell’s Marine Renewable Program (Shell-MRE) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Ocean Thermal Energy Centre (UTM OTEC) have joined hands to carry out a feasibility study on the potential of an offshore Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant in Malaysia. This study aims to evaluate the technical feasibility of both traditional OTEC and hybrid-OTEC systems for an […]
Kluang, December 27, 2023 – Three members of the Summer School Programme committee, Dr. Mahani Stapa (coordinator), ‘Atiqah Shaharuddin (assistant coordinator), and Abid Zulfadli Razali from the Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), conducted reconnaissance visits to the UK Farm Agro Resort and Zenxin Organic Park in Kluang, […]
Iskandar Puteri, December 2, 2023: The Language Academy’s Summer School Committee successfully organised a one-day workshop focused on enhancing the ‘Learning Kit’ at Ramada Meridian. The workshop brought together 10 academic staff and 2 support staff to collaboratively assess and refine the existing modules. Dr. Mahani Stapa, the director of the committee, underscored the workshop’s […]
The Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) proudly commemorates the successful culmination of the UTM Nexus Expo 2023 (NEXPO), a groundbreaking innovation program inaugurated by YB Dato’ Mohammad Yusof Haji Apdal, Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia. Taking place on October 25th and 26th, 2023, at Residensi UTM KL, Malaysia, NEXPO 2023 served as a vibrant platform fostering […]
By Han Shin Ni, Nor Hasniza Ibrahim, Johari Surif, Noorzana Khamis, Marlina Ali, Muhammad Ikram Zakaria, Norulhuda Ismail, Hanifah Jambari Pengerang, 27th November 2023 – Hotel Amerald Pengerang witnessed a day of intellectual stimulation and innovation as 110 students from SMK Pengerang Utama, along with 7 lecturers and 20 facilitators from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), […]
Prepared by: Dr. Nurashikin Ihsan, Dr. Nazrin Abd. Aziz & Dr. Fazilah Manan Recent graduates of the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have achieved a significant milestone in their professional journeys. They have secured positions that align with their academic expertise, thanks to the completion of rigorous professional certification programs. Specifically, they […]
27th October 2023, Razak Innovation 2023 (RAINO’23) program was held in Kolej Tun Razak, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This program highlights the concept of innovation as the medium of finding ways to produce new and better products and services that can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 which emphasizes on Sustainable […]
A collaborative research project between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM), Center for River and Coastal Engineering (CRCE) and Murdoch University (Australia) titled “Are City Climate Plans Enough? Mitigating Weather Extremes in Southeast Asia” culminated in a workshop and capacity building training on March 7th, 2024, at the UTM Hotel and Residency. The project investigated Kuala Lumpur’s […]
PUNGGAI, 23 Feb – In a bid to foster collaboration and boost team dynamics for the upcoming career carnival, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Career Centre initiated a team building program with a group of students serving as the carnival’s ambassadors. UTM’s renowned UTM Career Carnival is scheduled to take place on 4th to 5th June […]
JOHOR BAHRU, April 7, 2024 – Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of the MMC Group and the leading port operator in Johor, has recognized the expertise of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through various collaborative activities. Recently, Johor Port appointed UTM, via the Forensic Engineering Center and Uni-Technologies Sdn. Bhd., as a consultant to […]
Kuala Lumpur – 8 and 9 March 2024 -A cutting-edge sharing session with Mr. Zack Kass on exploring the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) has been conducted at Bilik Ilmuan 1, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, on the 8th and 9th of March 2024. Hosted over two consecutive days, this event brought together AI […]
22 February 2024 – More than 50 energy professionals from across ASEAN attended the two-day workshop on using RENKEI Control for Energy Audit on February 20 and 21, 2024. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), Waseda University in Japan, and De La Salle University (DLSU) in the Philippines […]
Connecting minds across borders: A visit to Japan’s Advanced Research Institute enriches UTM PPMU with cutting-edge knowledge, fostering collaboration between research laboratories for mutual advancement in science and technology. Tsukuba, Japan, February 26, 2024 – The University Laboratory Management Center (PPMU) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Johor Bahru successfully participated in the DVCRI’s Global Outreach Program […]
Global Outreach Program: Real Estate Students Visit to Hanyang University and Sung Kyun Kwan University, Seoul, South Korea SEOUL, 29 Feb. – A group of 14 students from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) participated in an academic visit to South Korea as part of their Global Outreach Program (GOP). The program aims to facilitate academic exchanges […]
Transformative Learning Through Green Technology: The SEGTA Program 2024 Surabaya, Indonesia: In a landmark initiative for sustainable development, the Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline (FTMM) at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and other prestigious institutions, hosted the Sustainable Energy and Green Technology Applications (SEGTA) Program. This nine-day program, from […]
The Erasmus+ program, established by the European Union in 1987, champions youth, sports, education, and training throughout Europe, fostering collaboration among universities and higher education institutions. Recently, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, the inaugural Erasmus+ National Focal Point (ENFP) for Malaysia, with UTM International serving as the secretariat, organized the Erasmus+ Malaysia Info […]
Kuala Lumpur, 11th Mac 2024 – In a groundbreaking development aimed at enriching academic opportunities and fostering cross-cultural exchange, the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) has embarked on a collaborative venture with the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) through a program named the UTM MJIIT Glocal Eminence Course (2/2024): Language, Engineering and […]
Community Engagement
JOHOR BAHRU, 2 April– Akademi Bahasa Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan (AB FSSK) UTM telah menganjurkan Majlis Khatam al-Quran dan Berbuka Puasa pada tanggal 2 Apr 2024 bersamaan 22 Ramadan 1445H. Peserta yang terdiri dari kalangan staf telah berjaya menamatkan bacaan al-Quran 30 juzu’ secara berkumpulan dalam program tadarus al-Quran pada kali ini. Majlis bermula […]
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) are committed to strengthening their Memorandum of Undestanding (MoU) relationship through community projects in Kenjeran, Surabaya, Indonesia. Dr. Nur Izzati Mohd Noh and ChM. Anthony Nyangson Steven from the Faculty of Science (FS) were invited to conduct a training session at the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine […]
Navigating the night waters has long been a challenge for fishermen at the Jetty Area of Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Layau, Kota Tinggi, Johor. The absence of lighting made their nocturnal activities hazardous, and the distant location of the jetty from community dwellings heightened the risk of theft. However, a beacon of hope has emerged […]
Skudai – On March 26, 2024, which coincided with the 15th day of Ramadan, the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities (FSSH) organized a “Bubur Lambuk Drive-thru” program. This event was led by the Language Academy Social and Welfare committee (LA SoWel). The annual program is a significant part of FSSH’s Ramadan calendar, aiming […]
SYDNEY, 29 Feb. – A team of 14 staff members from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), comprising of 2 academic staff and 12 non-academic staff, successfully conducted the Global Outreach Programme in Sydney, Australia, under the coordination of the Centre for Community and Industry Network (CCIN). The primary focus of the University Social Responsibility (USR) Programme […]
BANGKOK, 15 March – In conjunction with the FSci-UTM Collaborative Learning Program hosted by King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), a delegation of Electrical Engineering students from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) organized the Bangkok Educational Trip 2024 from March 8 to 10, 2024. This event was part of a special program offered by UTM […]
JAPAN, 22nd Feb. – Postgraduate students of multidisciplinary research background from Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) accompanied by a senior lecturer, Dr. Nurshafinaz Mohd Maruai, and a research officer from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – Ocean Thermal Energy Centre (OTEC), Dr. Fathirah Rahimi, have successfully participated in the Sakura Science Program 2024 hosted by […]
JOHOR BAHRU, 1 Jan. – From December 29th to 30th, 2023, Persatuan Mahasiswa Sains Komputer (PERSAKA) of the Faculty of Computing at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) organized the highly beneficial “CPP Basics Clinic” at MPK3 and MPK4 of block N28. This two-day program aimed to assist 60 first-year students who were struggling with Programming Technique […]
JOHOR BAHRU, 21st Jan. – RAZAK & INVICTUS ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT 2024 (RIUT’24) was a collaborative event between Kolej Tun Razak (KTR) and Invictus Ultimate, held at Daiman Sports Centre in Skudai, Johor. This invitational indoor frisbee tournament showcased athleticism, teamwork, and excitement, inviting all to participate in the frisbee matches throughout the event. RIUT’24, which […]
JOHOR BAHRU, 1st Jan.– It was announced that the Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) for the MUET-CEFR Reading Skills project has been awarded a 5-star rating for the Community Engagement Project. This project aims to improve targeted reading sub-skills through self-access learning. In today’s world, the use of technology in education is inevitable, and it requires the […]
Expert Highlight
In today’s dynamic global landscape, innovation is the cornerstone of economic growth and competitiveness. Malaysia, strategically located in Asia, has emerged as a key player in the global innovation ecosystem, with recent advancements solidifying its position as a regional innovation hub. Central to Malaysia’s innovation agenda is the effective protection and commercialisation of intellectual property […]
In the heart of a city where the sky was cloaked in a haze of smog and the air tasted of exhaust fumes, Ahmad found himself navigating in the relentless pulse of urban chaos. The buildings loomed overhead, their shadows merging with the air pollution casting a permanent dusk upon the streets below. The loud […]
Water, often praised as the elixir of life, has an unrivalled ability to transcend borders and promote peace between nations. From the longest river, the Rajang in Sarawak, to the meandering Klang River in Selangor, these waterways serve as lifelines that connect people and cultures across the country. Malaysia has recognised the value of water […]
Malaysia is part of the Southeast Asia region – one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse regions in the world. The stability of the region is due to the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), whose main objectives are to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region […]
Workshop on Unlocking Speaker Excellence: Strategies for Initiating and Advancing Your Speaking Journey – Series 1 Figure 1 showed the promotion program for the Workshop on Unlocking Speaker Excellence: Strategies for Initiating and Advancing Your Speaking Journey – Series 1. This program was successfully held on the 5th of March 2024 from 9.30 a.m. to […]
Greater global awareness of Mathematics is essential to address challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development, and to improve the quality of life in the developed world and beyond. In most countries, 14 March (3/14) is celebrated as Pi Day because π, one of the world’s best-known mathematical constants, […]
In Geomatics Engineering, hydrography involves the study and mapping of bodies of water, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and estuaries. It includes tasks such as data collection, analysis, interpretation, visualisation and dissemination of data on underwater features and the marine environment. This information is crucial for navigation, resource management, environmental monitoring and disaster prevention. Therefore, […]
When talking about engineering, most people often imagine a giant offshore oil refinery, an AI robot powered by advanced computational software, and even a horsepower engine powering a TESLA electric car! Little did they know that engineering could also be impactful in the agricultural sector. As we celebrate World Engineering Day this March, this is […]
We are witnessing a spike in global heat. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that our planet has been warming more and more over the last decade, reflected in an average warming of 1 degree Celsius in many regions and seasons. The changing climate is not only leading to an increase in temperature […]
Once known for its rich dugong population, the coastal Straits of Johor and its environs have undergone significant economic development with the establishment of three world-class ports, including the recently commissioned Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP). As a result, the coastal ecosystem in the Strait of Johor is under increasing pressure, highlighting the urgent need for […]