Maxis and UiTM Ink Industry-Academia Digitalisation Upskilling Collaboration

Maxis and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) today announced a three-year partnership to foster a more dynamic connection between academia and industry to benefit current and future UiTM students and graduates.

The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony by Chief Executive Officer of Maxis, Goh Seow Eng and the Vice Chancellor of UiTM, Professor Datuk Dr. Shahrin bin Sahib @ Sahibuddin.

The MoU focuses on several working areas: (1) Career development: Empowering UiTM students with in-demand digital skills through skill development programmes and educational outreach, (2) Knowledge sharing: Knowledge exchange and skills enhancement by Maxis guest speakers and trainers on campus, and (3) Electronic waste (eWaste): A joint programme to promote environmental sustainability through e-waste management on campus utilising Maxis’ ongoing consumer e-waste management programme.

The partnership also extends beyond academics and skills development, fostering co-curricular activities such as eSports. The cumulative MoU programmes create a platform for UiTM students to develop well-rounded skillsets that foster peer collaboration and unlock career enhancing opportunities.

“These joint initiatives underscore our commitment to providing Malaysian youths with unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. Combining the innovative spirit of Maxis as the leading integrated telco, with the academic excellence of UiTM, we look forward to a fruitful collaboration together,” said Maxis Chief Executive Officer, Goh Seow Eng.

“With this MoU, UiTM solidifies its dedication to providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that extends beyond the classroom. Through skill development programs, educational outreach, and engagement opportunities, we are shaping students to become leaders in the digital era. We are delighted to join forces with Maxis, an esteemed industry partner, to further enrich our students’ educational journey,” said Vice Chancellor of UiTM, Professor Datuk Dr. Shahrin bin Sahib @ Sahibuddin.

UiTM has been a trusted partner of Maxis since 2022 in the education space with both entities collaborating to co-produce community e-learning content for Maxis’ eKelas portal.