by Ts. Dr. Chan Shiau Wei, Ts. Debie Devisser Gerijih, Tay Yi Sin

CHINA – A total of 20 students from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), consisting of 10 students from the Faculty of Technology Management and Business (FPTP) and 10 students from the Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education (FPTV), participated in an academic visit to Guangdong Polytechnic of Science and Technology (GDPST) and The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). The visit took place from 2 to 8 November 2025.

The program aimed to strengthen students’ global and international exposure through cross-cultural learning, technology-based activities, industrial exposure and active academic engagement led by Ts. Dr. Chan Shiau Wei (FPTP) and Ts. Debie Devisser Gerijih (FPTV)

At GDPST, students took part in various activities such as cross-institutional teaching sessions, hands-on drone workshops, traditional craft activities, as well as visits to the Guangdong Science Center and innovative companies such as Guangzhou Shuangzhu Technology Co. Ltd and Guangqi Honda.

A significant achievement during the program was the letter of intent (LoI) exchange ceremony between UTHM and GDPST. UTHM was represented by Associate Professor Dr. Md Asrul Nasid Bin Masrom, Dean of FPTP, while Prof. Dr. Wu Yan, Dean of the School of Management Engineering, represents GDPST.

The agreement marks a commitment toward long-term collaboration, including student and staff exchanges, joint seminars, guest lectures, and co-hosting academic events.

Meanwhile, at the visit to EdUHK, the delegation had the opportunity to visit the Marine Pollution Laboratory, the University Research Facility in Behavioral Neuroscience (UHBN), and the EdUHK Museum.

Students also took the opportunity to attend AI and Education Development Cooperation Seminar (AIDCEC) discussing on AI applications in education, sustainability, and industry.

According to one of the participants, Henry Wu, the program was a highly valuable and has given impactful experience to broadened students’ knowledge about China’s industry and culture as well as enhanced their self-confidence, communication skills, and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.

This program reflects UTHM’s commitment to producing globally competitive graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and cross-cultural awareness necessary to face future challenges.