I am thrilled to announce a significant achievement by our research team who brought home two Gold Awards at the Semarak International Research Article Competition 2024 II (SIRAC 2024 II).

Best Research Article Winner – Science Category
Gold Award – SIRAC 2024 II: 052-028
Title: “Bioresources of Anticancer and Potential Medicinal Compound from Coconut Waste”
This award-winning study explored the biomedical potential of coconut waste, uncovering bioactive compounds with strong anticancer properties. The research offers a sustainable approach to natural drug discovery while adding value to agricultural by-products.

Gold Award – SIRAC 2024 II: 061-041
Title: “Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential of Bioactive Compounds from Locally Isolated Microalgae”
This paper highlights the potent antioxidant and anticancer activity of bioactive compounds derived from local microalgae species—an exciting development in the search for eco-friendly therapeutic resources.

These projects were led in collaboration with my two outstanding postgraduate students, Husna Filzah Ismail and Ain Nafiza Basha, whose dedication and hard work were instrumental to the success of these research endeavors.

In recognition of the Best Research Article (Science Category), a cash prize of RM1000 was awarded by the competition organizers.

This achievement reflects MJIIT’s continued commitment to high-impact, sustainable research, and nurturing future-ready scientists through real-world, innovation-driven projects.

Congratulations once again to Husna and Ain on this incredible accomplishment!

On October 3, 2024, the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) participated in the Forum Iklim Kebangsaan (FIK) 2024, a national-level event that brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to address pressing climate issues and sustainable development challenges in Malaysia, located at Dewan Damar Sari, Blok F8, Parcel F, Putrajaya.

As part of MJIIT’s outreach and academic engagement efforts, our team took the opportunity to promote MJIIT’s postgraduate programs, particularly those aligned with sustainability, environmental engineering, disaster management, and green technology. These programs are designed to equip graduates with the interdisciplinary skills needed to contribute effectively to climate resilience and sustainable innovation—core themes of the forum.

The event provided a valuable platform to network with like-minded professionals and introduce MJIIT’s Japan-oriented academic approach, research strengths, and international collaboration opportunities to prospective students and institutional partners.

We extend our thanks to the event organizers for hosting a well-curated forum and look forward to continued participation in national efforts to address climate change through education, research, and capacity building.

For more information about our postgraduate programs, visit https://mjiit.utm.my/postgraduate/.

On 24th July 2025, our team from the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) attended an important meeting at the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to present the draft final report of the project entitled “Kajian Feasibility Rasionalisasi Program TVET” (Feasibility Study on the Rationalisation of TVET Programmes).

The session marked a significant milestone in the project, which aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance the structure, delivery, and alignment of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in Malaysia.

During the meeting, the MJIIT team shared key findings, analytical insights, and proposed strategic directions to support MOHE’s efforts in streamlining and strengthening the national TVET ecosystem. The feedback from ministry officials was constructive and valuable in refining the final report for submission.

The collaborative engagement reflects MJIIT’s continued commitment to supporting national education transformation through data-driven research and policy-relevant studies.

We thank MOHE for the opportunity to contribute to this impactful initiative and look forward to the successful completion and implementation of the study’s recommendations.

On Wednesday, 16 July 2025, the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) was honoured to host Professor Kazuhito Fujiyama from The University of Osaka, Japan for a focused academic discussion aimed at exploring future research collaboration between our institutions.

The meeting was attended by the Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurulakmar binti Abu Husain, the Head of Department, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dayang Norulfairuz binti Abang Zaidel and myself, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange with one of Japan’s leading researchers.

During the session, I had the opportunity to present an overview of our iKohza’s (MEMOBIO) work, highlighting current projects, key achievements, and areas of potential synergy with The University of Osaka. Our discussion emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research and the value of international perspectives in advancing impactful scientific outcomes.

Following the meeting, Prof. Fujiyama visited the MEMOBIO Tissue Engineering Laboratory, where he was introduced to our facilities and ongoing research activities. The visit showcased MJIIT’s research capabilities and our commitment to innovation and scientific excellence.

The session concluded with positive reflections from all parties, with strong interest in continuing the conversation toward a formal collaboration.

We are optimistic that this engagement will serve as a foundation for deeper academic and research cooperation between MJIIT and The University of Osaka, aligned with our shared goals of advancing science and technology through global partnerships.