The Huawei Instructor Summit 2025 successfully concluded its impactful two-day summit (24-25 July 2025) at the PARKROYAL A’FAMOSA Melaka Resort. The summit convened over 40 educators, government officials, and industry leaders with the shared objective of advancing Malaysia’s ICT education landscape.
Co-organized by Multimedia University (MMU), an ICT Academy Support Center (IASC), the event focused on enhancing teaching methodologies and strengthening industry-academia collaboration to cultivate digital talent. Participating instructors represented a wide array of esteemed institutions, including Multimedia University, City University, HELP University, INTI International College Penang, Kolej Vocational Sepang, Politeknik Premier Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, SEGI University Kota Damansara, Southern University College, Sunway University, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), University College TATI, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Xiamen University Malaysia, and UCSI University.
The instructor summit was packed with engaging activities designed to build connections and share best practices. Ms. Delea Tan, a Talent Ecosystem Manager from Huawei Malaysia, presented the company’s latest initiatives for educator and student upskilling, highlighting Huawei’s commitment to bridging Malaysia’s digital skills gap.
The summit also featured practical knowledge-sharing sessions on course integration led by MMU instructors, who demonstrated effective approaches for Huawei course delivery and student engagement techniques. Participants gained valuable strategies for preparing students for Huawei ICT Competitions and other industry-relevant challenges.
A key highlight was the panel discussion moderated by Dr. Prabha Kumaresan (MMU), which featured valuable insights from distinguished speakers. Mr. Nik Hishamuddin Nik Mohd Yusoff, Head of Tertiary, Digital Talent & Entrepreneurship, Digital Adoption Division (MDEC) outlined government strategies for developing Malaysia’s digital talent pipeline, emphasizing policy frameworks and national initiatives. Puan Nor Hasimah Che Mat, Deputy Head of Centre (INTAN) discussed digital upskilling programs for civil servants, focusing on enhancing public sector technological capabilities.
Mr. Zaharuddin Zulkipli, Government Affairs Manager (Huawei Malaysia) shared success stories of industry-academia collaboration, highlighting impactful partnerships between technology companies and educational institutions. Finally, Ts. Dr. Goh Pey Yun, Assistant Professor (MMU) presented practical approaches for integrating industry relevance into academic curricula, ensuring graduates possess job-ready digital skills. Together, these perspectives painted a comprehensive picture of Malaysia’s collaborative ecosystem for digital talent development.
The summits also focused on translating ideas into action through interactive workshops and peer-led discussions. Educators participated in discussions of real classroom challenges, from engaging disinterested students to updating curricula for industry relevance. These interactive sessions aimed to equip instructors with practical tools to enhance their teaching effectiveness. The event concluded with reflections on key takeaways and strategies for sustaining momentum beyond the summit.
The Huawei Instructor Summit 2025 undoubtedly established itself as a cornerstone event for advancing ICT education and digital talent development in Malaysia. The collaborative spirit and shared expertise demonstrated throughout the summit underscored the power of collective effort in shaping Malaysia’s digital future.
MMU extends its sincere gratitude to all supporting committee members from Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) and Faculty of Information Science & Technology (FIST) for their invaluable contributions to the success of the Huawei Instructor Summit 2025: Prof. Ts. Dr. Lau Siong Hoe, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Kok Why, Ts. Dr. Lee Fong Yee (Programme Director), Mr. Neoh Hoo Thye, Ts. Dr. Ong Lee Yeng, Ts. Dr. Goh Pey Yun, Dr. Mohammad Shadab Khan, Dr. Prabha Kumaresan, Dr. Jashila Nair Mogan, Ms. Pa Pa Min, Dr. Wee Yit Yin, Mr. Poh Li Zhe and Dr. Syed Qamrun Nisa. Their dedication was instrumental in making this event a resounding success.
