The programme began with a welcoming speech by Mr Erfan Suhaimi, Assistant Director 1, Integrity and Leadership Programme 2026, who welcomed the participants and emphasised the importance of fostering strong collaborations between academia and industry in preparing graduates for future challenges and opportunities. This was followed by an engaging session featuring two Maybank leaders, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, Chairman of Maybank and Adjunct Professor at FOM, and Mr Ahmad Nasri Mohamed, Group Chief Customer Experience Officer and an MMU alumnus. Facilitated by LIfE, the session was held as part of the Integrity and Leadership programme and attended by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President of MMU, together with other university leaders.

Held under the theme “Preparing for 2030: Skills, Leadership and Opportunities for the Next Generation,” the session offered students valuable perspectives on the skills, leadership qualities and opportunities that will shape the future of work. Moderated by Muhammad Faiz Mohd Shukran, an FOM student and Maybank Ambassador, the interactive forum provided an opportunity for students to hear directly from industry leaders on career readiness, leadership and preparing for a rapidly changing workplace.

The programme continued with a series of activities and engagements led by Maybank representatives across campus, with FOM hosting four key venues. Three FOM venues hosted the classroom takeover, featuring gamified and unconventional activities designed to test students’ practical knowledge and real-world application, while one venue hosted the resilience-building and mental health workshop focused on strengthening students’ resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

Throughout the day, students also had the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with Maybank recruiters and engage in interactive booth activities, giving them firsthand exposure to recruitment processes and career pathways. The interactive booth was successfully managed by MMU iCadet x Maybank #Mbassadors under the guidance of Ms Fatin Zaida Zaidi.

Overall, #M-PAWered Day@MMU provided students with a meaningful platform to connect with industry leaders, gain practical insights and explore the skills and opportunities that can help prepare them for the future.

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The three gold medals came from Ng Jia Wei and Zoe Tow Xiao Fang in the Women’s Doubles Table Tennis, Chua Jia-Tien in the Individual Chess event and Sanjenа A/P Selvanathan in the Women’s Kumite 55kg Karate event.

MMU also claimed five silver medals through Jed Teh Qi Xian in the Men’s 1500m Athletics, Joey Tan Xing Lei in the Recurve Women’s QF Round Archery, the Women’s Team in Chess, Zhahin Ielyas and Lai Joon Lai in the Men’s Doubles Pickleball, and Muhd Husni and Wong Yiu Ching in the Women’s Doubles Table Tennis.

The seven bronze medals were secured in Recurve Women’s QF Round Archery by Ariana Nur Dania, Women’s Team Bowling, Women’s Team Kumite in Karate, Mixed Doubles Pickleball by Zhahin Ielyas and Juenna Soleha, as well as Christy Teh Xing Ti in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke and Issac Lee Jun En in both the 400m Individual Medley and 200m Butterfly in Swimming.

Well done!

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Organised by Persatuan Taekwon-Do Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur ITF-MTF, the championship brought together martial arts athletes to showcase their skills, discipline and competitive spirit.

Andrew clinched gold in the Black Belt Sparring 1st–3rd Dan categories for Individual Male 18 Years and Above and Team Male 16 Years and Above. He also secured a bronze medal in the Individual Male 18 Years and Above category for Black Belt Pattern 2nd Dan.

His latest achievement reflects his dedication, discipline and perseverance in balancing his academic pursuits with competitive sports. His continued success in Taekwon-Do is a proud moment for the FOB community and an inspiration to fellow students to pursue excellence beyond the classroom.

Congratulations, Andrew, on another remarkable achievement!

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Datuk Seri (Dr) Syed Hussian, who has served as Media Prima’s Group Chairman since 2019, shared his experience in the media industry, including perspectives on leadership and the need to remain adaptable as technology and audience behaviour continue to shape the industry.

The session gave students a closer look at the realities of working in the media industry beyond the classroom, particularly as traditional media continues to evolve alongside digital platforms, social media and emerging technologies. He also highlighted the importance of communication skills, critical thinking, creativity and adaptability in preparing for an increasingly competitive job market.

Students had the opportunity to engage directly with Datuk Seri (Dr) Syed Hussian during a question-and-answer session, raising questions on the future of media, career opportunities, leadership and the changing expectations of communication professionals. The discussion also gave students a better understanding of the range of opportunities within the media industry, which spans television, print, radio, digital media, out-of-home advertising and content production.

Held as part of the Professional Image and Etiquette subject, coordinated by Datin Noorlindah Hassan, the session provided students with an opportunity to connect their classroom learning with industry experience. Prof. Ir. Dr Wong Hin Yong, Vice President of Academic and Innovative Learning (AIR), also attended the session and presented a token of appreciation to Datuk Seri (Dr) Syed Hussian. The engagement also gave students a better understanding of the professional expectations and skills needed as they prepare to enter the communication and media industry.

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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.

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A delegation of 30 students from Hochschule Osnabrück and Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) visited MMU as part of an academic and cultural exchange programme. Led by Ms Sabine Koshalt and Ms Samantha Beyerlein-Grengk from the university’s International Relations Office, the delegation took part in several activities involving MMU students and academics on 8 September 2026.

Among the highlights was an academic interactive session organised by the Faculty of Applied Communication (FAC), titled “The Power of Communication: Inspiring, Influencing and Motivating Others Across Cultures”, led by Dr Sharina Cik Ibrahim. The session explored effective communication across different cultural settings. The visiting students also participated in a Student Engagement Session with MMU students, where they exchanged perspectives on student life and university experiences through group discussions and interactive activities.

The delegation also went on a campus tour covering the Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM), Faculty of Cinematic Arts (FCA), Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE) and other campus facilities. They also visited the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab to explore applications in robotics and humanoid technologies, as well as Pixljaya. The visit coincided with the launch of Unlock 2026: Mindscape, an annual student showcase featuring creative and innovative works by FCM students, which the delegation also attended.

On 9 September, MMU received Dr Ozoda Yuldasheva, Advisor of Samarkand State Technical University (SSTU), Uzbekistan. Led by Ms Nadia Mahmud, Dean of FCM, the visit provided an opportunity for Dr Yuldasheva to learn more about MMU’s academic environment and facilities, while both sides explored potential areas for future collaboration. The visit included a campus tour of several key facilities.

The two engagements provided opportunities for academic and student exchange, while introducing the international visitors to MMU’s academic environment, facilities and areas of expertise.

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At the IPv6 Enhanced for AI & Cloud Summit 2026 in Hanoi, hosted by the APAC IPv6 Council, Dr. Navaneethan delivered a keynote address titled “Pioneering the AI Era: Building Secure and Smart Digital Ecosystems with IPv6 and AI.” He discussed the role of IPv6 in supporting the growing demands of AI, cloud computing, edge computing and IoT, with a focus on building secure and scalable digital infrastructure.

He also addressed cybersecurity considerations in AI-enabled environments, highlighting the importance of secure-by-design systems, Zero Trust architecture, continuous monitoring and AI-driven threat detection. The summit brought together government representatives, regulators, telecommunications providers, technology companies, researchers and other stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. Navaneethan delivered a keynote at the Network Innovation Forum Asia 2026 in Bali, organised by the Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), under the theme “Re-Architecting Network for AI.” His presentation, “IPv6-Only Networks: Emerging Security Challenges in the IPv6-Mostly Era,” examined security challenges arising from the transition to IPv6-only networks. He also joined a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of network evolution in the AI era.

Dr. Navaneethan’s participation at both forums was supported by his roles as Chair of the APAN IPv6 and 5G Working Group, Global Coordinator of the IPv6 Forum Academy, IPv6 Security Task Force Leader of NIDA, and Vice Chair (II) of the Numbering and Electronic Addressing Working Group of MTSFB. His involvement provided an avenue for MMU to contribute to regional discussions on the development and security of AI-enabled digital infrastructure.

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Held as part of the delegation’s engagement with MMU and CNERGY, the visit included a briefing on FAIE’s Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Intelligent Robotics programme, along with demonstrations of the faculty’s humanoid robots and robot dogs.

The robotic platforms are used by students for hands-on learning, allowing them to develop and test applications involving artificial intelligence, computer vision, embedded systems, autonomous navigation and robotic control.

The visit also included discussions on potential collaboration in technical education, robotics innovation and talent development, particularly in areas related to robotics, automation and Physical AI.

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The event was organised by the International Relations Department and School of Computing, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, India. The conclave brought together five speakers from Spain, the United Kingdom and Malaysia to share their views on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and research. The session was moderated by Prof. Dr. S. P. Chokkalingam, Dean of the School of Computing, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology.

During the session, the speakers discussed the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI, including its impact on teaching and learning, research, innovation and academic collaboration. The discussion also touched on how higher education institutions can respond to the rapid development of AI.

Ts. Dr. Sumendra’s participation provided an opportunity to share academic perspectives, exchange knowledge with academics from different institutions and explore future academic and research collaborations.

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Supported by the Campus Director’s Office and FOB, the showcase attracted visitors who were interested in learning more about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in storytelling and learning. The project also caught the attention of Melaka Hari Ini, which expressed interest in featuring its founder and the story behind its development.

The showcase also involved diploma students from Event Management course, led by Mr Vincent Chan. They were involved in preparing the booth, coordinating activities and engaging with visitors throughout the event, giving them first-hand experience in managing a public event. With almost 100,000 visitors throughout the three-day carnival, the event provided MMU with an opportunity to introduce Jayden’s Story Deck AI to a wider audience and highlight the potential of AI in supporting new approaches to storytelling and learning.

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