UMT signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Academy of Marine Research (NAMR) and renewed MoU with Taiwan’s National Sun Yat-Sen University on 1 November, signifying both parties’ intention to strengthen the relationship and work together in pursuit of excellence in academic, research innovation, and global engagement. UMT Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr Mazlan Abd Ghaffar led the UMT delegates to the agreement signing.

Through the signed MOU, both institutions will collaborate in various areas including mobility programmes that can facilitate the exchange of students, faculty, and researchers between both institutions, providing them with invaluable exposure to different academic environments and cultures.

Moreover, researchers from the two institutions will have the opportunity to work together on joint research activities and cutting-edge research projects to address food security challenges. The collaboration will also enable the joint use of laboratories, libraries, and other academic resources, thus optimizing the benefits for both parties. Both institutions can also enhance the capacity building of respective students, researchers, and communities in addressing food security challenges through training programmes, workshops, and seminars.