Organised by Human Capital Management (HCM), the ceremony began with an opening speech by Ms. Siti Zaiton Ismail, Acting Senior Director of HCM, who underscored the role of the Staff Awards in recognising dedication, celebrating achievements and fostering a culture of appreciation across the university.

MMU President and CEO Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud highlighted that every member of MMU, whether in an academic or professional role, plays an important part in supporting students, colleagues and the university’s continued development. He encouraged staff to maintain a shared commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement by exchanging ideas, improving work processes and finding better ways to deliver value to the university community.

Staff wellbeing and engagement were also among the key messages of his address. He emphasised the importance of listening to staff feedback and translating it into meaningful action, while fostering a working environment where everyone feels respected and supported.

He also highlighted the MORE MMU universe as a shared direction for the university community, encouraging staff to contribute their experience, ideas and strengths towards shaping MMU’s next chapter. The emphasis was on building an inclusive workplace where staff take pride in their roles and play an active part in the university’s continued development.

More than a celebration of individual accomplishments, the MMU Staff Awards 2026 served as a reminder that the university’s progress depends on the people who contribute to its success every day. The occasion also encouraged the MMU community to carry the spirit of appreciation beyond the ceremony by recognising one another’s efforts and continuing to support each other at work.

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The winning team developed an AI-powered solution that simplifies complex Malaysian parliamentary Hansard into accessible language, helping citizens better understand national policies. The solution also matches users with relevant government subsidies and bursaries, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can improve access to public information and government assistance.

The showcase was part of the AWS CendekiAwan Malaysia Programme, an initiative jointly driven by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Elitery to address Malaysia’s technology skills gap and broaden access to cloud computing and AI-driven learning. Participating teams developed applications using Amazon Bedrock and presented their solutions to a panel of judges from AWS and Elitery.

Five MMU teams from the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE), Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST), and FOB represented the university at the showcase. They competed against teams from Universiti Malaya (UM), Asia Pacific University (APU) and Nilai University, presenting AI solutions designed to address real-world challenges across five categories: Smart Education, Digital Health, Sustainable Environment and Climate, Financial Inclusion and SME, and GovTech and Social Impact.

The overall victory highlights MMU students’ ability to apply AI technologies to practical challenges, particularly in making public information more accessible and relevant to the needs of society. It also reflects the value of experiential learning in preparing students to develop technology-driven solutions with real-world applications.

Congratulations!

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Prof. Dr. Cheong Kyu Park joins the editorial board of IPBSS, while Prof. Dr. Kim Yonghwan joins the editorial board of JCLC. Their appointments bring international academic expertise to the respective journals, supporting MMU’s efforts to broaden scholarly engagement and develop its academic publications.

The appointments also reflect the academic engagement between MMU and Dongguk University. Through the involvement of international scholars in editorial work, both journals can draw on a wider range of academic perspectives and expertise relevant to their respective disciplines. The inclusion of international scholars in the editorial boards reflects MMU’s continued efforts to develop its journals as platforms for quality research and scholarly exchange across disciplines.

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The Living Exhibition featured a selection of international creative works that underwent a double-blind peer-review process before being curated by Dr. Rachel Jahja from RMIT University and Dr. Roopesh Sitharan from MMU’s Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM). The exhibition provided a platform for diverse creative perspectives and practices within the international art and design community.

Among the MMU academics whose works were selected for the exhibition were Ms. Nadia Mahmud, Dean of FCM, Dr. Karolina Wojnowska Paterek and Mr. Norzaful Anuwar bin Najamuddin, all from FCM. The exhibition also featured works by Mr. Anwar Suhaimi and Mr. Ahmad Hafidzuddin Aziz from the Faculty of Cinematic Arts (FCA), reflecting the university’s range of creative expertise across multimedia and cinematic arts.

Beyond exhibiting their work, MMU academics also contributed to the festival’s programme. Dr. Roopesh Sitharan was invited to contribute his expertise as a curator of the Living Exhibition, while Mr. Yap Sau Bin was invited to moderate panel sessions, facilitating discussions among speakers and participants. Their involvement brought MMU’s expertise in creative practice, curation and critical dialogue into the wider festival programme.

The festival brought together creative practitioners, academics, organisers and audiences to exchange ideas on the relationship between creativity, culture and public participation. Discussions explored the role of creative festivals within Vietnam’s cultural landscape, including how they can respond to community needs and encourage public engagement. Festival organisers from different parts of the world also shared their experiences and perspectives on participatory approaches and the evolving relationship between festivals and their audiences.

MMU’s participation in VFCD provided an opportunity for its academics to present their work on an international platform and contribute to wider discussions on contemporary art, design and creative practice. The involvement of academics from FCM and FCA also highlighted the university’s interdisciplinary strengths and its continued engagement with the international creative community.

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Participants from various micro-business backgrounds shared their experiences and challenges in running their businesses, particularly in managing finances and planning their budgets. The discussions also covered ethical business practices, including meeting financial obligations to lenders and using business funds responsibly.

Through Resilivent, participants explored different business situations, made financial decisions and considered how unexpected challenges could affect their businesses. The game provided a practical way for them to discuss their choices and understand the importance of managing resources carefully.

Dr Noor Ashikin developed the game based on her expertise in finance and entrepreneurship to support hands-on learning. The session was facilitated by Madam Rapiah Mohd Zaini, Madam Zarehan Selamat, Madam Azleen Shabrina Mohd Nor and Dr Hasliza Hassan, whose expertise in accounting, finance and management supported the discussions and gameplay.

The programme reflects FOM’s efforts to share its expertise with local communities through practical learning activities. By using Resilivent to explore everyday business challenges, the team brought financial management concepts closer to the experiences of micro-entrepreneurs.

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The programme introduced students to digital ethics, responsible online behaviour, relevant legal principles and appropriate responses to online incidents through interactive discussions and group activities. The students actively contributed their views throughout the session, reflecting their engagement with the issues discussed.

The programme also formalised the collaboration between MMU and SMK Bukit Changgang through a signing ceremony attended by the school principal, Tuan Haji Ahmad Fauzi bin Hashim. The school’s counsellors, Encik Sufian bin Ahmad and Puan Nik Norfadzlida binti Che Hashim, together with Puan Farihah binti Mohamad, supported the programme. Through this initiative, FOM continues to engage the school community in promoting awareness of ethical and responsible conduct in the digital environment.

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The showcase featured research by final-year students from both programmes, covering a range of business and economic topics. Through their projects, students applied research and analytical methods to examine relevant issues and explore practical solutions to real-world challenges.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Muhammad Afif, BDEM Final Year Project Coordinator, and Dr. Wan Noor Elani, BAE Research Project Coordinator, with support from academic staff and project supervisors. The showcase provided students with an opportunity to present their research and demonstrate the knowledge and analytical skills developed throughout their studies.

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The discussion covered possible areas of collaboration, including practical learning activities, student projects and STEM outreach programmes. The exchange provided an opportunity for both parties to identify areas of mutual interest in connecting technology education with practical applications.

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Led by Ms. Nurul Atiqah Mohd Shukry and Ms. Nadhrah Abu Hassan, the initiative collected pre-loved items in good condition and made them available to the MMU community free of charge. The programme encouraged members of the university community to pass on items they no longer needed, allowing others to benefit from them while reducing waste.

Fun games were also held at the booths to encourage visitor participation and create opportunities for interaction among attendees. The programme also gave the students hands-on experience in planning and managing an event, allowing them to apply their knowledge while promoting sharing and sustainable practices on campus.

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Organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India, and technically sponsored by the IEEE Madras Section, the conference brought together researchers, academics, industry professionals and students to exchange knowledge on developments in computing and data science.

Titled Edge Vehicles: Intelligence at the Speed of the Road, the keynote explored connected vehicle technologies and their role in the development of intelligent mobility. It highlighted opportunities within the connected vehicle ecosystem, alongside challenges involving connectivity, interoperability, security and the integration of advanced technologies.

The address also touched on future research directions towards developing smarter, safer and more sustainable transportation systems. Through this international platform, Dr. Sumendra shared his expertise in connected vehicle technologies with the wider academic community.

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