{"id":781,"date":"2026-07-09T15:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/anahaziqah\/?p=781"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:47:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:47:42","slug":"ihrdex-2025-where-academia-meets-industry-globally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/anahaziqah\/2026\/07\/09\/ihrdex-2025-where-academia-meets-industry-globally\/","title":{"rendered":"iHRDeX 2025: Where Academia Meets Industry\u2014Globally"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 17 – <\/strong>The 2nd International Human Resource Development Convention & Exhibition (iHRDeX 2025), themed \u201cInnovating Talent\u201d, officially concluded with a prestigious closing ceremony at the Raja Zarith Sofiah Library, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru. The ceremony was officiated by Datuk Hj. Pandak Ahmad, Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Kota Iskandar, and attended by esteemed representatives from UTM, industry leaders, and international partners. Their presence underscored the convention\u2019s growing reputation as a premier platform for talent development and international collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photography session with Datuk Haji Pandak Ahmad (fifth from right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This year\u2019s convention brought together more than 1,000 participants, including undergraduates, postgraduates, industry professionals, and international students from Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Pembangunan Tanjungpinang in Indonesia, Qaiwan International University (QIU) in Iraq, and Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Thailand. Their participation enriched cross\u2011cultural perspectives and strengthened global human resource development networks. Twenty\u2011one companies joined as exhibitors, offering students direct engagement with employers and showcasing opportunities across diverse sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Students interact with the industrial representatives during the industrial exhibition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The success of iHRDeX 2025 was made possible through strong collaboration and sponsorship. Support came from the UTM Community and Industry Networking Centre (CCIN), MyDigital Corporation, Matech Engineering and Construction, and local businesses such as ZUS Coffee, Vivo Pizza, AiCha Mutiara Rini, Momoyo U Mall, The Vida World, Restoran Aroma Bakar, Warung Roti Canai Yan, Cafe Navy Blue, and Andik Dessert. Their contributions ensured the smooth execution of the program and highlighted the importance of community and industry partnerships in advancing educational initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Momoyo U Mall is one of the sponsors company who participate in the iHRDeX 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The event was spearheaded by 110 final\u2011year HRD undergraduates under the Training Management course, co\u2011organized with Kolej Antarabangsa Yayasan Melaka (KAYM). Their efforts, supported by 20 lecturers and postgraduate students, demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and project management skills. The Lecturers Committee ensured academic alignment by integrating competitions and industry engagement into coursework. Meanwhile, the Student Committee managed logistics, publicity, and participant engagement. Together, they coordinated with industry partners to secure credible speakers and relevant topics, ensuring that sessions were informative and directly tied to the realities of HR practice.<\/p>\n\n\n

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110 members of the organising committee (4th-year HRD students), together with lecturers from UTM and KAYM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

From 2 to 17 December, iHRDeX 2025 featured a wide range of activities designed to sharpen professional skills and prepare students for the workplace. Industrial talks by credible experts were made mandatory for courses such as Introduction to Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations Law, HRIS, Training Management, Leadership, and Industrial Training. Poster, video, and pitching competitions replaced traditional assignments, covering themes across Seminar in Leadership, HRM, Organizational Behaviour, Instructional Design, Safety and Health, Compensation and Benefits, and Program Evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Microsoft Excel workshop equipped students with essential technical skills before going for an internship, while FSSH Industry Connect 2025 and the industry exhibitions provided direct engagement between students and employers. Collaboration with the Raja Zarith Sofiah Library introduced research literacy sessions, and sharing sessions with HR professionals and UTM alumni prepared final\u2011year students for internships.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Student experiencing the Virtual Reality (VR) during the Industrial Talk titled \u2018Beyond Reality: How VR Will Redefine the Future of Workplace Training.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Student representatives presenting their Safety and Health poster to the jury panel from industries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

One of the most anticipated highlights was the industrial exhibition, which brought together 21 companies and organizations from diverse sectors. Over two days, exhibition booths transformed the library into a vibrant marketplace of ideas, opportunities, and networking. The exhibition attracted more than 350 visitors from faculties such as civil engineering, electrical engineering, science, and architecture. Feedback from participants and industry partners highlighted the program\u2019s effectiveness in bridging academic learning with workplace realities, while boosting students\u2019 confidence and readiness for professional challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Medivest Sdn Bhd participates in the booth exhibition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Embedded within the School of Human Resource Development and Psychology (SHARPS), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH), iHRDeX 2025 aligns with UTM\u2019s Experiential Learning and Competency\u2011Based Education Landscape (ExCEL) and Industry Driven Experiential Learning (IDEAL) roadmap. For undergraduates, the program reduced assessment burdens by integrating competitions and industry engagement into coursework, motivating students to participate actively, preparing them for industrial training, and building employability skills. For postgraduates, it enhanced soft skills, developed competencies in managing speaker sessions, and strengthened collaboration with industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the curtains closed, iHRDeX 2025 proved to be more than an academic exercise. It was a transformative experience that integrated coursework with industry\u2011driven learning, enhanced student competencies, and reinforced UTM\u2019s commitment to nurturing future\u2011ready graduates. The convention\u2019s success marked another milestone in UTM\u2019s mission to empower students through experiential learning and to strengthen ties between academia, industry, and the international community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photography session together with the guest speaker, Chew Teong Han (sixth from the left) for Excel Workshop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Forum of Industrial Talk: \u2018From Campus to Career: Building A Marketable Professional Profile\u2019 by Herman Raban (center) and Shaikh Faizul Ameer Batcha (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Industrial Talk IR Law delivered by Dato\u2019 Mohamed Dauzkaply Nor, Deputy President of Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Written by : Ana Haziqah A Rashid and Mas Idayu Saidi <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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