L to R: UTM Career Centre, Department of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Director Dr Suhaila Binti Mohd Yusuf, UTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali Bin Selamat, Huawei Malaysia Vice President of Human Resources Mr Choh Yau Meng and Huawei ASEAN Academy Vice-Chancellor Mr Oliver Liu at the MoA ceremony.
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 JULY 2024 – Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to launch a sponsorship programme aimed at financially supporting deserving and eligible Malaysian students pursuing higher education at the university.
Under the MoA, Huawei Malaysia will commit to sponsor six students, providing each individual student with financial support to cover their tuition fees for the year. This will apply retrospectively to the first semester fees if the sponsored student has already proceeded to the second semester.
The programme is open to Malaysian citizens enrolled in their second to fourth year of studies at UTM with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.20.
Students Leaders in UTM
Priority given to Huawei Certified and Other Huawei Programme students
Students who possess the Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA), Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), or Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) certification will have an advantage during the selection process for the sponsorship programme. Those selected for the Huawei Seeds for the Future programme, Huawei Sales Elite Challenge, and other Huawei training programmes will also be given priority during the selection.
Upon graduation, sponsored students will have the choice of embarking on a rewarding career with Huawei, committing to a minimum of two years of service.
Main Gate of UTM in Skudai, Johor
UTM and Huawei synergized in Improving Graduates Knowledge
In support of the programme, Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali Bin Selamat, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) of UTM said, “Leaders in the technology sector and academic institutions work together to generate highly qualified workers who are vital to the success of the country. UTM and Huawei have a long-standing partnership that aims to provide cutting-edge education and practical experience to UTM students and graduates, thereby shaping their future. This synergy promotes innovation and economic advancement in addition to improving graduates’ knowledge.”
The MoA signing ceremony took place at Huawei’s Malaysia Global Training Centre. Image Source : Huawei
Huawei Malaysia Vice President of Human Resources Mr Choh Yau Meng emphasised the critical importance of collaboration between academic institutions and industry in preparing the future workforce, stating, “By leveling the playing field in terms of opportunity to higher education, we are unearthing talent and addressing skill mismatches. Through proactive engagements and a shared commitment to excellence, academia and industry can work in tandem towards collectively supporting successful educational outcomes that will in turn, be a key to the nation’s digital transformation goals.”
Huawei Malaysia Active in Talent Development
In addition to the sponsorship programme, Huawei Malaysia has been actively involved in various talent development initiatives, including the establishment of Huawei ICT Academies in various public and private universities nationwide to assist in the cultivation of high calibre ICT professionals.
Since 2021, Huawei Malaysia has produced 54,000 talents through the Huawei ASEAN Academy and has exceeded its target of producing 50,000 digital talents in Malaysia by 2025.
