Initiative to Support and Develop Malaysia’s Future ICT Professionals
Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to introduce an annual sponsorship programme. This initiative aims to provide financial support to deserving Malaysian students pursuing higher education at UTM.
Details of the Sponsorship Programme
Under the MoA, Huawei Malaysia will sponsor six students annually, covering their tuition fees. This support will be retroactive, covering first-semester fees if the sponsored student has already advanced to the second semester.
The programme is open to Malaysian citizens in their second to fourth year of studies at UTM, maintaining a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.20.
Priority will be given to students holding Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA), Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), or Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) certifications. Participants in the Huawei Seeds for the Future programme, Huawei Sales Elite Challenge, and other Huawei training programmes will also receive priority consideration.
Upon graduation, sponsored students will have the opportunity to begin their careers with Huawei, with a commitment of at least two years of service.
Statements from Key Representatives
Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali Bin Selamat, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) of UTM, emphasized the importance of this collaboration:
“Collaborations between technology leaders and academic institutions are essential for producing highly qualified professionals crucial to the nation’s success. UTM and Huawei have a long-standing partnership aimed at delivering cutting-edge education and practical experience to UTM students and graduates, thereby shaping their future. This synergy fosters innovation and economic progress while enhancing graduates’ knowledge.”
Mr. Choh Yau Meng, Vice President of Human Resources at Huawei Malaysia, highlighted the significance of academic and industry collaboration:
“By providing equal access to higher education opportunities, we are uncovering talent and addressing skill gaps. Through proactive engagements and a shared commitment to excellence, academia and industry can work together to support successful educational outcomes, which are key to the nation’s digital transformation goals.”
Huawei’s Commitment to Talent Development
In addition to the sponsorship programme, Huawei Malaysia is actively involved in various talent development initiatives, such as establishing Huawei ICT Academies in multiple public and private universities to cultivate high-calibre ICT professionals.
Since 2021, Huawei Malaysia has produced 54,000 talents through the Huawei ASEAN Academy, surpassing its goal of producing 50,000 digital talents in Malaysia by 2025.
For more information about Huawei’s initiatives and the new sponsorship programme, visit Huawei Malaysia’s official website.