(From left) Mesiniaga products and innovation general manager Noor Sharazain Ahmad Noordin, TAR UMT vice president Prof Dr Loke Chui Fung, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (FOCS) dean Lim Shen Huoy, president Prof Datuk Dr Lee Sze Wei, Mesiniaga chief operating officer Nordin Mat Isa, Mesiniaga corporate strategy and planning director Patricia Chan Fong Mui and FOCS deputy dean Assoc Prof Dr Wong Thein Lai during the MoU signing ceremony.
Mesiniaga Berhad and TAR UMT forge strategic partnership to accelerate GenAI talent development
LEADING Malaysian IT solutions provider Mesiniaga Berhad (Mesiniaga) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on innovative projects and initiatives.
This partnership aims to leverage both entities' strengths to address the critical need to develop more generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) talents.
These efforts will enable businesses to rapidly adopt and integrate GenAI solutions for enhanced productivity and an increased competitive advantage.
Building on Mesiniaga’s recent “AI-Augmented Development – The New Frontier of Software Engineering” programme, which demonstrated the transformative power of AI in software engineering, this partnership will focus on bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic research and real-world business applications.
The collaboration with TAR UMT is a testament to Mesiniaga’s dedication to nurturing future-ready talent.
TAR UMT is a premier institution of higher learning in Malaysia with a proven track record of excellence. Its brand, synonymous with “Beyond Education”, focuses on developing competencies and values within the students, in addition to imparting academic knowledge and skills that lead them to a fulfilling life and career.
TAR UMT is recognised locally and internationally among the academic fraternity and professional bodies and has educated more than 310,000 graduates.
About Mesiniaga
Since mid-2023, Mesiniaga has driven significant research and development in GenAI through its GenAI Centre of Excellence, culminating in the launch of Chatgu, a secure, private GPT platform. The IT solutions provider has also deployed numerous AI-infused applications to boost organisational productivity. Meanwhile, its GenAI strategy – encompassing advanced technology, a change catalyst platform, and prompt engineering user training – empowers businesses to maximise return on investment (ROI) and rapidly cultivate an AI-first culture.
For more information, please visit https://mesiniaga.com.my or contact corpcomm@mesiniaga.com.my.
