FIST /fist Faculty of Information Science & Technology Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:01:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.19 /fist/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-icon-1-32x32.png FIST /fist 32 32 BCS AI Students Explore Innovation at ITEX 2026 /fist/bcs-ai-students-explore-innovation-at-itex-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bcs-ai-students-explore-innovation-at-itex-2026 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:10 +0000 /fist/?p=13737 Melaka, 22 May 2026 — A group of 50 students from Bachelor of Computer Science AI set off early this morning on an educational expedition to the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2026, marking a significant step in their academic and innovation journey.

Departing at 7:30 AM in two buses, the students were accompanied by Mr Poh Li Zhe, Mr Alvin Lim and Ms Pa Pa Min as they headed to one of the region’s most prestigious innovation exhibitions. ITEX, known for showcasing over 200 cutting-edge projects from inventors, researchers, and entrepreneurs worldwide, offered the students a unique opportunity to witness real-world innovations firsthand.

During the visit, students took on the role of evaluators, judging at least three projects using official criteria. The experience aims to sharpen their critical thinking, improve presentation skills, and inspire better project design.

A simple trip — but a big step toward real-world innovation learning.

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Invitation to iGraduan Talk on 12 May 2026 (Tuesday) /fist/invitation-to-igraduan-talk-on-12-may-2026-tuesday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invitation-to-igraduan-talk-on-12-may-2026-tuesday Thu, 07 May 2026 03:17:55 +0000 /fist/?p=13655 Did you know recruiters often check your LinkedIn before they even meet you? 🧐
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📍 Event Info
📅 Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🏡 Venue: Theater 1, Ground Floor, Blok B, MMU Melaka
🎖 Benefit: Earn 1 iCadet Certified Professional Development Point
Scan or click the link to register and start building your professional brand today! 💼

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Invitation to International Sharing Session on 27 April 2026 /fist/invitation-to-international-sharing-session-on-27-april-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invitation-to-international-sharing-session-on-27-april-2026 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:43:56 +0000 /fist/?p=13648 We are pleased to invite you to attend the International Sharing Session on Innovating for Better Health, Smarter Systems and Connected Lives, hosted by the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) in collaboration with representatives from UIN SUKA, Indonesia and GGITS, India.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 27 April 2026 (Monday)
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT +8)
💻 Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams

For MMU students, i-CADET points will be credited one week after the event concludes.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to your participation.
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An Artificial Intelligence Exhibition by BCS (Hons) Artificial Intelligence /fist/an-artificial-intelligence-exhibition-by-bcs-hons-artificial-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-artificial-intelligence-exhibition-by-bcs-hons-artificial-intelligence Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:58:49 +0000 /fist/?p=13641 An AI Exhibition was successfully held at the CLC Concourse, 91 (Melaka) on 22 January. The exhibition was organised by the Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence programme, and led by Dr. Ong Lee Yeng, Dr. Goh Pey Yun, Mr. Poh Li Zhe, and Dr. Jashila Nair Mogan.

The exhibition featured 22 groups of students from various academic majors, including Information Technology and Engineering, showcasing innovative Artificial Intelligence solutions. Each project was developed with the integration of the Huawei Framework, highlighting students’ ability to apply industry-relevant technologies in real-world AI applications.

The exhibition served as a platform to demonstrate creativity, technical proficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration among students. One outstanding group was awarded Best of the Best, with the winning team comprising Ms. Ko Shan Si, Ms. Koh Kai Xin, Ms. Lim Jia Qi and Ms. Lim Jia Shyuan.

 

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📢 Join the 2026 EY AI & Data Challenge — Win Up to USD 10,000! /fist/%f0%9f%93%a2-join-the-2026-ey-ai-data-challenge-win-up-to-usd-10000/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25f0%259f%2593%25a2-join-the-2026-ey-ai-data-challenge-win-up-to-usd-10000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:53:53 +0000 /fist/?p=13637 91 students, don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

In addition to the chance to winglobal cash prizes,Cadet pointswill be awarded to eligible participants.
👥 Open to students fromany facultyԻany year of study
🚀 Gain hands-on experience, showcase your AI & data skills, and strengthen your portfolio
👉Join now!More details can be found in the poster attached for your reference.
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FIST Students Win 2nd Prize in Cloud Track at Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 /fist/fist-students-win-2nd-prize-in-cloud-track-at-huawei-ict-competition-2025-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fist-students-win-2nd-prize-in-cloud-track-at-huawei-ict-competition-2025-2026 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:25:37 +0000 /fist/?p=13628 Congratulations to our students from the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) for achieving an outstanding result at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 (Cloud Track) by winning Second Prize at the competition.

The winning team members are:

Fernando Lim Jia Yee (FIST)

Sumedha Endar (FCI, MMU Cyberjaya Campus)

Do Wai Lung (FIST – Cloud Track)

The Huawei ICT Competition is a prestigious global contest that challenges students to demonstrate their technical skills, innovation, and problem-solving abilities in areas such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.

This achievement brings pride to the university and highlights the continuous efforts of our students in excelling in industry-relevant skills and emerging technologies.

Once again, heartfelt congratulations to Fernando Lim Jia Yee, Sumedha Endar, and Do Wai Lung for their remarkable achievement. We wish them even greater success in their future endeavors.

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Varsity Combat Sports (VCS) 2025 – Karate Event! /fist/varsity-combat-sports-vcs-2025-karate-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=varsity-combat-sports-vcs-2025-karate-event Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:08:20 +0000 /fist/?p=13620 🎉 Congratulations to Elvieyana Ainaa Aryssa Bt Muhamad Firdaus (253UT241WE) from FIST, MMU for being selected to represent MMU in the Varsity Combat Sports (VCS) 2025 – Karate Event!

The tournament, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Majlis Sukan Politeknik, was held from 12th–16th November 2025, featuring 838 athletes from 46 contingents across various higher education institutions in Malaysia.

🏅 Achievements:
Senior Female Kumite – Bronze
Team Female Kumite – Bronze

Your hard work and dedication have made us proud! 💪👏

 

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Bimage Group Engages with MMU on LLM Research & Industry-Focused Student Projects /fist/bimage-group-engages-with-mmu-on-llm-research-industry-focused-student-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bimage-group-engages-with-mmu-on-llm-research-industry-focused-student-projects Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:14:03 +0000 /fist/?p=13614 On 7 November, Bimage Consultant Singapore’s Group Managing Director, Mr. Ajith Menon, visited the Bimage KL office and expressed strong interest in the Large Language Model (LLM) project led by Dr. Lee Yeng Ong. He requested a dedicated presentation to learn more about the project’s direction and potential applications.

Prior to the visit, Bimage KL’s CEO, Mr. Don, had already proposed an exciting opportunity for MMU Final Year Project (FYP) students to experiment with Bimage’s construction-related software to explore new features that could address real industry challenges.

To ensure students gain accurate industry insight and validate whether their ideas align with real needs, a physical interaction session was arranged. Several FYP students attended the live demo and Q&A session, gaining valuable exposure to actual construction-tech problem statements.

This collaboration marks a meaningful step toward industry-driven learning and hands-on experience for MMU students.

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BCS AI Lecturers and PG Students Gain Insight into Malaysia’s Supercomputing Future /fist/bcs-ai-lecturers-and-pg-students-gain-insight-into-malaysias-supercomputing-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bcs-ai-lecturers-and-pg-students-gain-insight-into-malaysias-supercomputing-future Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:24:35 +0000 /fist/?p=13600 Lecturers and students from the Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (BCS AI)programme were recently invited by Dr. Yong Keh Kok from MIMOS Berhad to attend the Symposium on “Shaping the Future of Supercomputing.”
Dr. Yong, who serves as the Industrial Advisor for the BCS AI programme and the Phase 2 Technical Chairman driving Malaysia’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) strategy and implementation, extended this special invitation to provide academicians and students with first-hand exposure to national-level discussions shaping the future of computing infrastructure and AI innovation.
The symposium brought together leaders from government, academia, and industry to share insights, address challenges, and align priorities for Malaysia’s National HPC Framework. Participants explored global trends and applications, exchanged experiences and technological needs, and contributed directly to developing a pragmatic, demand-driven roadmap for sustainable and sovereign supercomputing in Malaysia.
For students, the event offered a valuable opportunity to connect with experts and witness how AI, data-driven decision-making, and supercomputing capabilities intersect to support Malaysia’s digital transformation goals.
This participation highlights the activeindustry-academic engagementembedded in the BCS AI programme, where both lecturers and students contribute their perspectives to national-level discussions on shaping Malaysia’s technological future through supercomputing and AI.
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Infineon International Graduate Program (IGP) /fist/infineon-international-graduate-program-igp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=infineon-international-graduate-program-igp Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:45:51 +0000 /fist/?p=13548  

Two new permanent positions under the International Graduate Program (IGP), a global Infineon program to attract highly qualified university graduates. Fresh graduates or those with less than one year of work experience are welcome to apply. Upon completion the 18 month program, the target role will be Specialist in Cloud-related areas.

Hiring link:

Below are the hiring guidelines from the IGP.
Please contact Mr. Aaron Lim if you have questions.

Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
IT ERP CDX CT
ShenKiat.AaronLim@infineon.com

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