Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including education, talent development, knowledge sharing, innovation, employability initiatives and industry-academia engagement.
The MoU reflects the shared aspiration of both organisations to foster closer collaboration between academia and industry, creating opportunities for students, educators and professionals to exchange knowledge, develop industry-relevant skills and explore areas of mutual interest that contribute to talent development and innovation.
Under the framework, the parties may explore opportunities for collaboration through seminars, conferences, workshops, academic engagement activities, innovation and entrepreneurship programmes, skills development initiatives and graduate employability programmes. The collaboration also provides a platform for the exchange of perspectives and thought leadership on emerging trends, industry needs and future workforce development.
The partnership builds on UTP’s commitment to producing future-ready graduates and strengthening engagement with leading industry players, while supporting meaningful collaboration that contributes to the advancement of education and human capital development.
“This MoU reflects UTP’s ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration with industry in support of talent development, knowledge exchange and innovation. Through partnerships such as this, we aim to provide our students and academic community with greater exposure to industry perspectives, emerging trends and opportunities that enhance their readiness for the future workforce,” said Ir. Mohamed Firouz Asnan, President/CEO of UTP.
“We are pleased to collaborate with UTP in supporting the development of future-ready talent. Through this collaboration, we look forward to facilitating knowledge exchange, industry-academia engagement, innovation and skills development, while creating meaningful opportunities for students and graduates. We believe that stronger partnerships between industry and education are essential to preparing the next generation for the opportunities and challenges of the digital era,” said Huawei Malaysia Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Business Du Xianjun.
The MoU exchange ceremony witnessed by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk Chang Lih Kang, was held on the sidelines of UTP’s flagship World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON) 2026, held at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre.