Sarawak Metro, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia forge partnership to advance rail transport education, research

Mazli (right) receives the MoU document and mementoes from the Vice-Chancellor of UTHM, Dato Professor Dr Ruzairi Abdul Rahim, witnessed by UTHM's Dean of Engineering Technology, Associate Professor Dr Jumadi Abdul Sukor.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Aug 21: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) is set to collaborate with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) to explore opportunities in rail transport education and research.

According to a press release, the collaboration between Sarawak Metro and UTHM was made official today through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) document exchange ceremony, which took place at the UTHM campus in Batu Pahat, Johor.

This initiative marked yet another milestone for Sarawak Metro’s Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) programme, specifically towards developing a centre of excellence in advancing the green public transport industry in Sarawak, through collaborative efforts with institutions of higher learning throughout the country.

Sarawak Metro chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa explained that the initiative was part of the company’s commitment towards nurturing skilled manpower resources as well as driving innovation and excellence in the transportation sector.

“This partnership is a significant step towards advancing education and research in rail transportation.

“By integrating academic knowledge with practical industry experiences, we aim to equip the future professionals in Sarawak with the skills necessary to contribute to the evolving transport sector,” said Mazli, who represented Sarawak Metro at the event, which was held during UTHM’s Faculty of Engineering Technology’s inaugural Industry Appreciation Ceremony.

Among other things, the collaboration between Sarawak Metro and UTHM aims to establish a mutually beneficial partnership that will expose staff and students to industrial expertise, equipment, and instruments while also encouraging the exchange of technical know-how and the development of joint research in transportation and engineering technology.

Additionally, the collaboration will focus on strategic human resource development initiatives to foster employment opportunities and enhance local expertise and capacity in the transportation sector, particularly in Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen vehicles. — DayakDaily