UiTM and Emerson Unite to advance innovation and talent development

PULAU PINANG, 30 June 2025 – Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and NI Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (now part of Emerson) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a pivotal step in strengthening strategic collaboration between academia and industry. The signing ceremony, held at UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang, was attended by key representatives from both institutions. NI Malaysia was represented by Mrs. Noor Azian Abdull Wahab, Chief Community Impact & STEM, and Mr. Tan Jie Sheen, STEM Program Lead. UiTM was represented by Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Haji Ahmad Rashidy Razali, Rector of UiTM Penang Branch; YBrs. Dr. Ahmad Asri Abd Samat, Deputy Rector of Student Affairs; and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Alhan Farhanah, Head of Centre, Electrical Engineering Studies. Unlike the earlier Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in August 2024, which focused on the establishment of the RM400,000 NI Embedded System Lab, this MoU expands the collaboration to include joint research, publications, institutional exchanges, and enhancement of teaching and learning. It also promotes knowledge sharing and industry insights, aligning academic strengths with real-world demands.