Education

Two Malaysian startups to compete in USD 1M Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025 in Silicon Valley

Kuala Lumpur, 1 July 2025 – Startup World Cup Malaysia 2025 marks a historic milestone as two national finalists—from both East and West Malaysia—will represent the country at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, competing for a USD 1 million investment prize.  Organised by Growth Charger, the official Malaysia partner of the global Startup World […]

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KIWACERT and TAR UMT forge strategic partnership to advance ESG and sustainability education in Malaysia

MoA signing ceremony signals a bold step forward for ESG capacity building. Kuala Lumpur, 24 June 2025 –   KIWA International Certifications (M) Sdn Bhd (KIWACERT) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to collaborate on advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability

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Malaysia Techlympics 2025 aims 1.7 Mln participants nationwide

Putrajaya, 6 June 2025 — Malaysia Techlympics 2025 has officially kicked off, aiming to engage 1.7 million participations nationwide and will extend its reach to international participants in a Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) competition. This enculturation programme organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through the Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn

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Growth Charger, Taylor’s University Seal Deal to Launch Innovation Accelerator

Subang Jaya, Selangor, 29 May 2025 – Growth Charger, a venture builder, and Taylor’s University have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to launch the Taylor’s University Innovation Accelerator. It’s a landmark initiative aimed to bring together academic research and industry execution to nurture high-potential, market-ready ventures The signing, held on 27 May 2025 at

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Talentbank’s 2025 Employers’ Choice List reveals top institutions where graduates land jobs quickly

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 April 2025 – Talentbank, Malaysia’s leading authority on graduate employment, has unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 Employers’ Choice of University list at EQ Kuala Lumpur, spotlighting institutions whose graduates are actively sought after by the nation’s top employers.  The event was graced by the Guest of Honour, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, Deputy Minister

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University College Sabah Foundation’s decade of excellence in higher education

Marking a decade of innovation, UCSF plans to expand its programmes and gain full university status KUALA LUMPUR, 14 April 2025 – University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) celebrates its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth and success, and is set to expand its programs and partnerships to meet the rising higher education demands

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WOU Partners with TT Vision, Oppstar, and Clarion Malaysia to Strengthen Penang’s Semiconductor and Manufacturing Talent Pipeline

MOU Signing Formalises Strategic Partnership to Upskill Malaysia’s Workforce Penang, 10 March 2025 – Wawasan Open University (WOU) has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with TT Vision Technologies Sdn Bhd, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd and Clarion (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to enhance workforce development in Malaysia’s semiconductor and manufacturing sector The MoUs, signed today at

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Commercialising University Innovation with the Spinout Business

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2 December 2024 – As Malaysia sets its sights to emerge as a regional start-up hub by 2025, two universities have taken on a serious role in strengthening support for innovation and commercialisation within the higher education sector. At different stages of maturity, both Taylor’s University and the UK’s University of Bristol

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Introducing the Porous Campus Model: Industry Meets Academic Programme

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 November 2024 – The concept of a porous campus model has gained increased traction in recent years thanks to a growing number of universities that have popularised it. One renowned international university that is embracing and advocating porous campuses is the University of Bristol, UK, which has well integrated industry collaboration

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Where Supercomputers and Porous Campus Heralds a New Era for Malaysia’s Higher Education Sector

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 November 2024 – The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evident in our lives today, exerting its influence across different industries – which includes the higher education sector. In acknowledging the impact of this game-changing technology, the Malaysian government is undertaking an ambitious overhaul of its Higher Education Plan in

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