Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) formally entered into a collaborative partnership with Top Glove Corporation Berhad (Top Glove) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held at Top Glove Factory 9. The event on 19 November marked a milestone in strengthening the university & industry ecosystem, particularly in promoting academic advancement, capacity building, and knowledge exchange in the field of teaching and learning.

In his remarks during the signing ceremony, UMT Vice Chancellor Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamri emphasised that the collaboration aligns with UMT’s strategic agenda of industry engagement and immersive learning. He highlighted that the primary purpose of the MoU is to enhance teaching and learning, particularly through industrial exposure, work-based learning opportunities, curriculum enrichment, and expertise sharing between both institutions.

In addition to academic collaboration, the MoU opens avenues for wider cooperation in areas aligned with UMT’s strengths and Top Glove’s operational needs. These include research and innovation, industrial training, talent development, staff mobility, community outreach, and joint programmes that foster mutual growth. The partnership is expected to contribute to graduate marketability and the development of industry-ready competencies, particularly for students under the Data Analytics programme.

The UMT delegation to Top Glove was led by Professor Zamri, accompanied by Professor Ts. Dr. Muhammad Suzuri Hitam, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics; Professor Dr. Muhamad Safiih bin Lola, Programme Head for the Bachelor of Science (Data Analytics) with Honours; Ts. Dr. Mohamed Saifullah bin Hussin, 2u2i Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science (Data Analytics) with Honours; and Mr. Wan Ab Hafiz bin Wan Ibrahim, Special Officer to the Vice Chancellor.

At the company, a guided tour of Top Glove Tower was given to UMT representatives, providing them with insights into Top Glove’s operational culture, innovation efforts, and corporate development. The tour covered several key venues, including Level 1 (Models of TG City and the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, as well as Top Glove Global Doctor), Level 9 (Grand Ballroom), Level 10 (Top Healthy Fitness), and Level 21 (TG Milestone, Auditorium, and Healthy Event Hall). The walkthrough showcased Top Glove’s holistic facilities that support wellness, learning, collaboration, and organisational milestones.

The event concluded with an exchange of tokens and an informal networking session, enabling both parties to discuss activities under the agreement. 

UMT’s presence at this ceremony reflects its commitment to nurturing strategic partnerships that support academic excellence and national talent development. 

The MoU is anticipated to serve as a platform for progressive collaboration benefiting students, academic staff, and the broader community.

By : Ts. Dr. Mohamed Saifullah bin Hussin, Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics