Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee of FAIE, IEEE MMU Student Branch, and Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), in collaboration with PLANMalaysia, MIMOS Berhad, and Dell Technologies

Forum Chair: Mr. Gan Ming Tao, Lecturer, Faculty of Applied AI & Engineering, MMU.
Moderator: Ir. Dr. Siva Priya Thiagarajah, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Applied AI & Engineering, MMU.

Speakers:

1. Ts. Ir. Dr. Nordin Ramli (Head of Technology Diplomacy and Principal Researcher, MIMOS Bhd.).
2. Mr. Koay Tze Siang  (Managing Director of Dell Technologies Malaysia).

Date: 20 November 2025

Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am

Venue: NMES lab, Faculty of Applied AI & Engineering, 91���� Cyberjaya campus

Description:

The FAIE Industry Forum 2025, themed “From Framework to Future: Leveraging AI to Transform Malaysia’s Smart City Vision into Reality,” was held on 20 November 2025 at the NMES Lab, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE), 91���� (MMU), Cyberjaya. The event brought together around 200 participants, including students, industry leaders, government agencies, and academic staff.

Jointly organized by the FAIE Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), IEEE MMU Student Branch, and IEM, in collaboration with PLANMalaysia, MIMOS Berhad, and Dell Technologies, the forum featured insights from Ts. Ir. Dr. Nordin Ramli (MIMOS) and TS Koay (Dell Technologies Malaysia). PLANMalaysia contributed via a recorded presentation by TPr. Dr. Muhammad Hakimi bin Mohd Hussain, and the session was moderated by Ir. Dr. Siva Priya Thiagarajah.

Discussions centered on the Malaysia Smart City Framework, the integration of AI, AIoT, and 5G into urban systems, and the governance and ethical considerations essential for responsible AI deployment. Real-world examples highlighted advancements in emergency response, smart surveillance, traffic optimization, and energy-efficient city management. Speakers emphasized the need for interoperable data systems, robust digital infrastructure, and cultivating future-ready talent equipped for AI-driven innovation.

The forum provided valuable insights that strengthened participants’ understanding of Malaysia’s smart city direction and reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration in advancing AI-enabled urban development.

Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter, and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Forum Chair: Mr. Gan Ming Tao, Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.
Moderator: Dr. Siow Chun Lim, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.

Speakers:

1. Ir. Ts. Zulkiflee Bin Umar (Deputy Director of Efficiency & Conservation, Department of Industry Operation, Energy Commission Malaysia).
2. Ir. Khirul Nizam Bin Shamsudin (Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, New Energy Division, Tenaga Nasional Berhad).
3. Ir. Lee Yuen How (Managing Director of EV Connection Sdn. Bhd).

Date: 21 November 2024

Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, 91���� Cyberjaya campus

Description:

The Faculty of Engineering (FOE) through its Industrial Linkage Committee organised the Industry Forum 2024 on 21 November 2024 at the Cyberjaya campus. With the theme “Green Technology and Sustainable Practices in Malaysia: Innovations and Alignment with Global Trends,” the event brought together over 140 participants for dynamic discussions on Malaysia’s sustainable future, exploring pathways to align local efforts with global sustainability objectives.

Speakers of the forum were Ir. Ts. Zulkiflee Bin Umar, Deputy Director of Efficiency & Conservation, Department of Industry Operation, Energy Commission Malaysia, Ir. Khirul Nizam Bin Shamsudin, Lead (Strategic Partnerships and Business Development), New Energy Division, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Ir. Lee Yuen How, Managing Director of EV Connection Sdn. Bhd.

Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter, and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Forum Chair: Dr. Siti Azlida Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.
Moderator: Dr. Aziah Ali, Lecturer, Faculty of Computing & Informatics, MMU.

Speakers:

1. Ir. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi (Professor, FOE, MMU).
2. Mr. Jeffrey Mohammad Noor (Senior Principal Assistant Director, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia).

Date: 8 October 2023

Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, 91���� Cyberjaya campus

Description:

More than 123 participants attended the FOE Industry Forum 2023, entitled “Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Recent Developments and Opportunities for Malaysia,” on 8th December 2023 at the Multipurpose Hall, 91���� Cyberjaya campus.

The forum was jointly organized by the Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter, and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). The forum aimed to showcase global trends in AI’s impact on healthcare, providing an overview of challenges and opportunities unique to Malaysia. The forum was open to the public and was recognized as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) for individuals seeking to gather CPD hours for the annual renewal of their professional engineering membership.

The panelists included Ir. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi (Professor, FOE, MMU) and Mr. Jeffrey Mohammad Noor (Senior Principal Assistant Director, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia). The event was successfully moderated by Dr. Aziah Ali, (Lecturer, Faculty of Computing and Informatives, MMU).

During the forum, Professor Faizal highlighted recent AI healthcare developments in Malaysia, emphasizing their potential and uniqueness. He discussed AI’s role in addressing challenges across diverse regions and provided guidelines for ethical deployment. The conversation extended to leveraging AI in healthcare’s digital transformation, showcasing use cases for improved outcomes. Collaborative opportunities between researchers and industry stakeholders were outlined. Mr. Jeffrey Noor outlined AI’s role in Malaysia’s healthcare strategy, showcasing initiatives and addressing challenges. Examples illustrated AI’s impact on resource allocation, patient care, and administrative efficiency. The Ministry’s approach to ensuring equitable healthcare access using AI was explained. Lastly, collaborative efforts with the government, healthcare institutions, and the private sector were discussed.

In conclusion, the FOE Industry Forum 2023 successfully fostered collaboration, offering insights into AI’s role in healthcare for Malaysia. The speakers’ valuable contributions and audience participation highlighted the forum’s success in promoting knowledge exchange and networking within the industry and academic community

Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya, the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the MMU-IEM Student Section, and the IEEE MMU Student Chapter

Forum Chair: Dr. Siti Azlida Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.
Moderator: Dr. Foo Yee Loo, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.
MC: Dr. Katrina D. Dambul, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.

Speakers:

1. Mr. Tan Han Wei, Chief Technology Officer, Sustainable Harvest Sdn Bhd.
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samsuzana Abdul Aziz, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Date: 12 October 2022

Time: 9.30 am – 12.00 pm

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, 91���� Cyberjaya campus

Description: More than 90 participants attended the FOE Industry Forum 2022, entitled “Sustainable Engineering: Managing Food Security Challenges in Malaysia, “on 12th October 2022 at Multipurpose Hall, 91���� Cyberjaya campus. The event was streamed live via MMU YouTube and Facebook channel, which received more than 500 views at the end of the event.

The forum was jointly organised by the Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the MMU-IEM Student Section, and the IEEE MMU Student Chapter. The forum aimed to showcase the challenges and roles of different industries with regards to their involvement in developing technology to solve the problems related to food security. The forum was opened to the public and was recognised as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) for individuals seeking to gather CPD hours for the annual renewal of their professional engineering membership.

The panelists included Mr. Tan Han Wei, Chief Technology Officer, Sustainable Harvest Sdn Bhd, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samsuzana Abdul Aziz, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. The event was successfully moderated by Dr. Foo Yee Loo, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering.

During the forum, the panelist shared their views on how the interruption of the global supply chain affects local food supply, emphasizing the need to have a continuous local food supply in facing any unexpected challenges in the future. They highlighted the potential of smart agriculture technology to increase the yield and quality of agricultural products. They discussed the current penetration rate of smart technologies in Malaysia’s agricultural activities and the local farmers’ acceptance level of the technology. The dialogue also covered how universities can groom talent to contribute to the smart agriculture industry. They emphasized that engineers must understand farmers’ problems and design a specific solution based on their needs. They also highlighted that smart agriculture does not intend to substitute the workforce but aims to reduce inefficiency. In conclusion, the collaborative efforts among various parties, including government agencies, research institutions, agricultural industry players, and engineers, will increase the adoption of smart farming, contributing to a continuous, high-quality food supply in Malaysia.

Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya, The Engineering Education Technical Division (E2TD), IEM Malaysia, MMU IEM Student Section and IEEE MMU Student Branch

Moderator: Ir. Dr. Goh Vik Tor, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, MMU.

Speakers:

1. Mr. Hizam Ghazali, General Manager, Head of IT Solutions, Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
2. Mr. Abdul Karim Fakir Ali, Chief Network Officer, Maxis Communications Berhad.
3. Mr. Sanjay Vaghasia, Chief Technology & Information Officer, Ooredoo Myanmar.

Date: 18 August 2021

Time: 10 am – 11.30 am

Venue: Watch this event on MMU Official Youtube Channel: 

Description: More than 180 participants attended the 10th Faculty of Engineering (FOE) industry forum, which was held virtually recently. With its theme, Harnessing Digitalisation & Technology in Facing COVID-19 Pandemic, the forum aimed to showcase the challenges, risks, and ways forward as different organizations harness digitalisation and technology in facing the challenges during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The forum panelists included Sanjay Vaghasia, Chief Technology & Information Officer Ooredoo, Myanmar Ltd; Mr. Hizam Ghazali, General Manager / Head of IT Solutions & Design, Group IT & Digital, Telekom Malaysia Berhad and Mr. Abdul Karim Fakir bin Ali, Chief Network Officer (CNO), Maxis Berhad. The event was successfully moderated by Ir. Dr. Goh Vik Tor, Senior Lecturer from FOE.

The forum was jointly organised by the Industrial Linkage Committee of FOE, the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), and the MMU-IEM Student Section. The forum was opened to all students as well as the public. It was recognised as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) for individuals seeking to gather CPD hours for the annual renewal of their professional engineering membership.

During the forum, the panelists shared how their organisations have adopted digitalisation and shape the telecommunications industry and other industries. They discussed the pervasive effect of digitalization in our everyday life and activities. The dialogue also covered how universities can groom talent to prepare for digitalisation and its legal effects. In conclusion, the forum concluded that digitalisation does not intend to substitute the workforce but instead aims to reduce inefficiency. The panelists agreed that the most pressing task ahead is to build awareness and a sense of urgency to ensure digitalisation is embraced without further delay so that Malaysia does not get left behind in the digital arena.

Organisers: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya, The Engineering Education Technical Division (E2TD), IEM Malaysia, MMU IEM Student Section and IEEE MMU Student Branch

Speakers:

1. Dr Azman Ali, Senior Solution Consultant, TM One.
2. Mr Karthik Raghuram Sundar, Associate Director of Emerging Tech, Risk & Cyber (ETRC), KPMG.
3. Mr Sivanathan Subramaniam, Deputy Director (Risk Specialist), Bank Negara Malaysia.

Date: 7 August 2020

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Venue: Live Webinar via Microsoft Teams Live Event platform

Organiser: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya

Speakers:

1. Dr. Wendy Chin Siew Wen, Global IoTG Visual Solution Marketing Manager, Intel Malaysia
2. Mr. Sua Chek Hoong, Special Senior Officer Business Continuity Management South Pacific Region, Huawei Technologies.
3. Mr. Hazmin Rahim, Director of Business Development (Public Sector), SAP Malaysia.
4. Mr. Reiner Lee, Partnership Manager, WISE AI.
5. Ms. Purnima Wijendra, Data Scientist, Dean, School of Artificial Intelligence.

Date: 6 August 2019

Time: 9 am – 1 pm

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, MMU Cyberjaya

Organiser: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya

Speakers:

1.  Dr. Eu Poh Leng, Senior Manager, NXP Semiconductors Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2. Dr. Nordin Ramli, Senior Staff Researcher, MIMOS Berhad
3. Maj. Dr. Vikneswaran A/L Munikanan, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia
4. Ms. See Wai Hun, Founder and CEO, Juris Technologies

Date: 25 July 2018

Time: 9.30 am – 12 pm

Venue: E-Theatre, Faculty of Creative Multimedia, MMU Cyberjaya

Organiser: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya

Speakers:

1. Ir. Yau Chau Fong, Managing Director, Duriane Consultant.
2. Dr. Tan Ching Seong, Managing Director, Terra Phoenix Sdn. Bhd.
3. Mr. Siew Choon Thye, Managing Director, Gruppe Lighting Solution Sdn. Bhd.
4. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohamed Thariq bin Haji Hameed Sultan, Director of Aerospace Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Universiti Putra Malaysia.
5. Prof. Ir. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Dean of Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Technology, Asia Pacific University.

Date: 16 August 2017

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, MMU Cyberjaya

Organiser: Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC), Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya

Speakers:

1. Dato’ Prof. Dr. Ahmad Bin Darus, UTM Skudai.
2. Mr. Armizy Abdullah Shukri, Director, Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
3. Ir. Mr. Yau Chau Fong, Managing Director, Duriane Consult Sdn. Bhd.

Date: 20 April 2016

Time: 9.30 am – 1 pm

Venue: NMES Lab, Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya