Potential Collaboration Meeting | UET & SICK Malaysia

Date: 1 September 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Platform: Online Meeting

The UET SICK Malaysia Collaboration brought together UTHM Education & Training (UET), the Department of Technology Studies under the Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education (FPTV), UTHM, and SICK Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. The online meeting explored potential opportunities for industry-academia collaboration.

In addition, the discussion focused on developing technical upskilling and professional certification programmes that respond to current industry needs.

UET SICK Malaysia Collaboration

Representing UTHM Education & Training (UET) were:

• AP Dr. Siti Sarah Omar
• Mr. Reeza Hilmee Azme
• Mrs. Norsarah Temiri

Representing FPTV, UTHM were:

• AP Ts. Dr. Hj. Saifullizam Bin Puteh
• Ts. Gs. Mohd Ridhwan bin Abdul Rani
• Mr. Hazwaj bin Mhd Poad

Meanwhile, SICK Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. was represented by:

• Sutha Rajakarti
• Sri Dhurgah Goball

Potential Areas of Collaboration

The discussion identified several technical areas that could support future training and certification initiatives.

These areas include:

• Industrial Automation
• Sensors & Sensing Technology
• PLC Systems
• Robotics
• Electronics

Furthermore, both parties explored how these topics could support technical competency development for technicians and technical personnel.

The proposed programmes aim to combine technical knowledge with practical learning. As a result, participants can strengthen their industry readiness and gain skills that are relevant to modern technical environments.

Supporting Technical Upskilling and Certification

Professional certification and technical upskilling can help participants remain relevant as technologies continue to evolve.

In addition, industry-driven training can provide more practical exposure to equipment, systems and applications used in real working environments.

Collaboration between UET, FPTV and SICK Malaysia can also help align training content with industry expectations. This approach supports stronger connections between academic knowledge and workplace requirements.

Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration

The UET SICK Malaysia Collaboration reflects a shared interest in developing skilled technical talent. Through strategic cooperation, both parties can explore programmes that support professional development and workforce readiness.

Moreover, collaboration with industry can provide valuable insights into emerging technologies and competency requirements.

Moving forward, UET looks forward to exploring suitable training and certification opportunities with SICK Malaysia and FPTV UTHM.

Bridging Academia, Industry & Future Skills.