MMU was honoured to host the 13th UEC Seminar in ASEAN 2026 and the 8th ASEAN-UEC Workshop on Informatics and Engineering, held from 5 to 6 September 2026 at the Cyberjaya campus. The joint event brought together The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Japan, MMU and ECTI Computer & Information Technology, Thailand, providing a platform for academics, researchers and students from Japan and ASEAN to exchange ideas, share research and explore opportunities for collaboration in informatics and engineering.
The event commenced with an opening ceremony at the MMU Cinema, where MMU President, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, welcomed the participants. Professor Masakazu Muramatsu, President of UEC, was also present alongside academics, researchers and students from participating institutions across the region.
As part of the programme, participants visited the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Foo Yee Loo, where they were introduced to the faculty’s teaching, research and technology initiatives. The visit included demonstrations at the Smart Farming Laboratory and AI Design Lab, showcasing applications in AI-powered monitoring, intelligent sensing, robotics and humanoid technologies. The demonstrations provided participants with an insight into how concepts and research can be developed into practical solutions for real-world applications.
The visit also highlighted FAIE’s multidisciplinary approach to education, where students are exposed to the development and application of emerging technologies across artificial intelligence and engineering. Through programmes in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Robotics and Engineering, students gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to develop intelligent systems and engineering solutions.
The 8th ASEAN-UEC Workshop on 6 September 2026 provided a valuable platform for students from Malaysia and across ASEAN to present their research, offering meaningful exposure and experience for early-stage researchers. The judging panel comprised Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattapong Kitsuwan from UEC, Dr. Sy. Nurleyana Wafa Sy. Naguib Wafa, Director of International Collaboration and Engagement, and Dr. Foo Yee Loo, who provided feedback and guidance to the participating students.
The engagement further provided an opportunity for participants to exchange perspectives and explore potential areas for future collaboration in AI, robotics and engineering, while strengthening academic and research connections between MMU, UEC and the wider ASEAN community. Through initiatives such as this, MMU continues to provide platforms for international knowledge exchange and collaboration, while supporting the development of future-ready graduates equipped to turn emerging technologies into practical solutions.
