by Ts. Dr. Jong Siat Ling

SINGAPORE, 2 October 2025 – Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) have strengthened their academic and industrial collaboration through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) ceremony hosted by the SP.

The ceremony was highlighted by the MoU exchange, which symbolised the mutual commitment of both institutions to work closely in advancing technological progress and academic excellence. UTHM was represented by Prof. Ts. Dr. Asmarashid Bin Ponniran, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (FKEE), on behalf of the UTHM Vice-Chancellor, together with Prof. Ir. Dr. Fauziahanim Binti Che Seman, Head of the Centre of Excellence of Applied Electromagnetic, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lukman Hanif Bin Muhammad Audah, Deputy Dean (Academic & International) of FKEE, and Ts. Dr. Jong Siat Ling, MoU Coordinator. From Singapore Polytechnic, the representatives were Ms. Georgina Phua, Chairman, Singapore Polytechnic International and Deputy Principal (Development), Mr. Toh Ser Khoon, Senior Director (Engineering Cluster), Dr. Lim Joo Ghee, Director, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Mr. Duncan Sih, Director, School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering.

The UTHM delegation also visited SP’s recognised key innovation centres namely Advanced Manufacturing Centre and 5G & AIoT Centre. The visit was an eye-opening for the delegation to cutting-edge technologies in Industry Revolution (IR)4.0, automation, and digital connectivity, while providing valuable insights into the application of advanced solutions in industry and academia.

There was also a discussion session where both parties explored opportunities for collaboration in research, innovation, knowledge sharing, and talent development. The discussion highlighted the potential to jointly support the Johor Singapore-Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the shared vision of producing highly skilled graduates aligned with industrial needs.

Prof. Ts. Dr. Asmarashid noted that the collaboration will not only strengthen international partnerships but also contribute directly to industrial growth and societal development. He emphasised that the synergy between UTHM and SP will accelerate the sharing of expertise and innovation, benefiting both Malaysia and Singapore.

It is hope that through this recent partnership will continue to align UTHM’s aspiration as a Global Technical University (GTU 2030), committed to advancing knowledge, strengthening industry links, and promoting sustainable development through impactful global collaborations.