18 May 2026 | Pekan

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) continues to strengthen its international collaboration through a strategic partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) focusing on advanced Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), applied research, and industry-driven talent development.

The collaboration was further reinforced through the recent visit of the SAIT delegation led by Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, Mr. Vis Naidoo, reflecting both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing practical, industry-relevant, and future-ready education.

UMPSA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ts. Dr. Yatimah Alias, stated that the partnership began through a series of strategic engagements in 2025 which focused on training, industry collaboration, applied research, and joint programme development, and was later formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February 2026.

She explained that the MoU has created a strong foundation for both institutions to expand collaboration in key areas, including curriculum mapping as well as the development of TVET modules aligned with industry needs.

Both institutions are also exploring joint initiatives in micro-credentials, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), student and staff mobility, dual-credential programmes, and applied research collaborations, particularly in energy management, aerospace and technical innovation.

UMPSA emphasized that SAIT is a leading applied education institution in Canada, well known for its strong integration with industry and its focus on hands-on, skills-based learning in engineering, technology, energy, aviation, and business education, which aligns closely with UMPSA’s strategic direction.

The Vice-Chancellor added that this partnership supports UMPSA’s aspiration to become the Asia-Pacific Advanced TVET Hub by 2030, as it strengthens the university’s global network with leading technical institutions and enhances its capability to deliver impactful, industry-relevant education.

She further noted that such collaboration is essential in preparing graduates who are not only technically competent but also adaptable, innovative, and capable of meeting global workforce demands in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Through this partnership, both UMPSA and SAIT aim to bridge academia and industry by enhancing practical learning, expanding global exposure, and developing talent capable of addressing real-world challenges in both Malaysia and Canada.

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