KUALA LUMPUR, 17 November
\n2025<\/b> \u2013 UEM Edgenta
\nBerhad (\u201cUEM Edgenta\u201d or \u201cthe Company\u201d), Malaysia\u2019s leading Asset Management
\nand Infrastructure Solutions company, through its the learning and development
\narm, Edgenta Academy Sdn Bhd (EASB), entered into a Memorandum of Business
\nExploration (MOBE) with the Asia Pacific University of Technology &
\nInnovation (APU) to explore potential collaborations in areas encompassing
\ntraining, research, industry engagement, and regulatory development.<\/p>\n
The signing of the MOBE
\nforms part of EASB\u2019s 2025 strategy to strengthen institutional partnerships and
\nreinforce its role within the national learning and development ecosystem. Through
\nthis partnership, EASB and APU will co-develop cutting-edge training
\nprogrammes, bridging academic expertise with industry experience while pursuing
\ncollaborative research in engineering and technology. The collaboration
\npositions EASB at the intersection of academia and industry, which nurtures talent
\nequipped with the skills and agility needed to propel Malaysia\u2019s future
\nworkforce; and further underscores UEM Edgenta\u2019s continued commitment to nation
\nbuilding through talent development, innovation, and industry advancement.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the
\npartnership, Razman Ismail, Director of Edgenta Academy Sdn Bhd and
\nChief People Officer at UEM
\nEdgenta shared, \u201cAt UEM Edgenta, we recognise that the advancement of human
\ncapital and industry capabilities are central to Malaysia\u2019s growth aspirations.
\nThrough this collaboration with APU, we aim to bridge academia and industry by
\ndeveloping forward-looking training and knowledge initiatives that nurture the
\nnext generation of professionals and leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership is not
\nonly about academic collaboration, but also about creating a sustainable talent
\npipeline that meets evolving industry demands. By combining APU\u2019s academic
\nexcellence with EASB\u2019s practical industry insight, we are building a framework
\nthat supports Malaysia\u2019s transition toward a knowledge-driven and
\ninnovation-led economy,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n
APU is one of Malaysia\u2019s
\npremier private universities, ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide
\nin the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is the first Malaysian university
\naccredited by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), and
\nthe first in Malaysia to be awarded the prestigious QS 5-Stars Plus Rating.
\nWith students from over 130 countries, a proven 100% graduate employability
\nrate, and over 500 awards in recognition of academic excellence and innovation,
\nAPU is globally recognised for producing highly employable, industry-ready
\ngraduates. Its established track record in graduate employability and industry
\ncollaboration complements EASB\u2019s mission to deliver impactful, industry-aligned
\nlearning experiences.<\/p>\n
The MOBE is a non-binding
\nagreement with a duration of up to two years, renewable upon mutual consent.
\nThis initiative further affirms UEM Edgenta\u2019s role as a responsible corporate
\nleader committed to contributing to the nation\u2019s sustainable development and
\nlong-term socio-economic progress through education, skills enhancement, and
\ninnovation-driven partnerships.<\/p>\n
The Memorandum of Business
\nExploration (MOBE) was signed by Razman Ismail, Director of Edgenta Academy Sdn
\nBhd, witnessed by Nuraida Ismail, Head, EASB; while Gurpardeep Singh, Chief
\nOperating Officer, signed on behalf of the Asia Pacific University of
\nTechnology & Innovation (APU) and witnessed by Prof. Ts. Dr. Murali Raman,
\nDeputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Development & Strategy). Also in
\nattendance at the ceremony were senior representatives from both organisations,
\nmarking a shared commitment to advancing industry-academia collaboration.<\/p>\n