malaysiangUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) through its Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department signed a certificate of collaboration (CoC) with the Department of Polytechnic Education and Community Colleges (JPPKK).
UTP in a statement today said the partnership aims to produce a high-quality engineering workforce, positioning Malaysia as a leader in engineering education and research.
“The CoC outlines a diverse range of initiatives, fostering knowledge exchange and developing sustainable solutions for the nation’s challenges, encompassing the exchange of expertise, equipment and facilities, collaborative training and certification consultations, syllabi and curricula enhancement, research promotion, publication, innovation, and commercialisation.
“Additionally, the collaboration facilitates credit transfer for diploma graduates, fosters collaboration in industrial training programmes, co-organises adjunct lecture programmes, and explores other mutually agreed cooperation programmes, which will apply to all relevant programmes at UTP,” the statement read.
It added, the landmark collaboration marks a significant milestone in the advancement of engineering education in Malaysia, positioning the country at the forefront of engineering innovation and research.
The CoC exchange ceremony was represented by UTP Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib and JPPKK Senior Director for Academics, Mohd Noor Shahudin, on behalf of Director General Dr Mohd Zahari Ismail.
Also present were UTP Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Professor Dr Hilmi Mukhtar and JPPKK Deputy Director of Curriculum Dr Zamsalwani Zamri.
Mohamed Ibrahim was also quoted in the statement, saying UTP is dedicated to equipping students with essential skills, knowledge and competencies needed to thrive as competent and resilient graduates in the future.
“Our university takes pride in its robust and industry-relevant academic programmes, state-of-the-art lab facilities, and an effective seven-month student industrial internship programme. Moreover, our strong collaborations with industry partners further distinguish UTP’s engineering programmes.
“Together, UTP and JPPKK embark on a journey of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing that will transcend boundaries and create sustainable solutions for the challenges ahead,” he said.
Meanwhile, UTP said its CEE Department had diligently worked towards forging meaningful connections with various polytechnic institutes nationwide over the past year.
“In pursuit of formalising and reinforcing these collaborations, the UTP CEE Department engaged in extensive discussions and meetings with JPPKK, resulting in fruitful outcomes and culminating in the establishment of a robust partnership between UTP and JPPKK,” it said.
For more information on UTP programmes, visit www.utp.edu.my.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency
