MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration in academia, technical training and research with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) in Kuching.
The MoU will facilitate joint delivery of technical training programmes, enrolment of Curtin Malaysia students in CENTEXS’ industry-certified training programmes, and provision of pathways for CENTEXS graduates to enter programmes at Curtin Malaysia.
Meanwhile, in the area of research and development, both institutions will collaborate to develop technical expertise to accelerate the transition of research outcomes and commercialisation to the public and private sectors.
The MoU exchange ceremony which was held as part of CENTEXS’ 7th Convocation officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saw six other organisations also entering MoUs with the Sarawak government-owned technology training centre.
Also present were chairman of CENTEXS Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, chief executive officer Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman and CENTEXS board members. Representing Curtin Malaysia was Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Vincent Lee Chieng Chen.
