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The Oil and Gas Engineering students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) demonstrated their technical excellence and competitive spirit by winning 2nd Runner-Up at the International Rig IQ Showdown (IRIS 2025), held on 4–6 July 2025 at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP).

Organized by the IADC UTP Student Chapter and co-sponsored by Rhazes Well Control, the prestigious competition brought together leading regional talents in drilling engineering and well control operations. It served as a platform for students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world field challenges through both technical and practical assessments.

Designed to simulate actual drilling operations, IRIS 2025 evaluated teams through a 50% written examination and 50% hands-on simulator performance. Participants underwent intensive training and testing sessions led by industry professionals.

Day 1: Well control training session conducted by Mr Yusuf Hashim (Rhazes Well Control).

Day 2: Written test on well control fundamentals, followed by a well control simulator hands-on training led by Mr Yusuf Hashim and Mr Md Zulhilmi Tajul Ariffin.

Day 3: Practical examination using the Well Control Simulator, where UiTM’s Team DRILLGEIST scored full marks and Team Pressure Patrol missed only two points from perfection.

The Oil and Gas Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM, was represented by two teams:

UiTM 1 – Pressure Patrol:

Ain Khaliesah binti Saifol, Muhammad Adam Mirza bin Mohd Afandi, Mohamad Amirul Haikal bin Zakaria

UiTM 2 – UiTM DRILLGEIST:

Nabilah binti Adam, Muhammad Danish Haikal bin Shaiful Naim, Muhammad Danial Hakim bin Ahmad Daud

Both teams were accompanied by Dr Nurul Aimi Ghazali, senior lecturer in Oil and Gas Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam. The teams received mentorship and support from Mr Nik Khairul Irfan and Dr Arina Sauki, whose guidance contributed greatly to their competition success.

UiTM’s consistent success in international competitions underscores its focus on experiential learning and industry collaboration. The Oil and Gas Engineering Programme integrates simulation-based training, industrial partnerships, and research-driven instruction to cultivate technically proficient and confident graduates. Students are also encouraged to engage with professional bodies such as the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for global exposure.

Oil and Gas Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, extends sincere appreciation to Mr Nik Khairul Irfan and Dr Arina Sauki for their dedicated guidance, and to Rhazes Well Control and the IADC UTP Student Chapter for organizing this invaluable platform. This achievement reinforces UiTM’s position as a regional leader in petroleum and energy engineering education, committed to producing competent, creative, and globally competitive engineers ready to meet future energy challenges.

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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), through the Faculty of Chemical Engineering (FKK) and its Office of Research & Industry Networking, successfully held the inaugural FKK LEGASI (Linking Engagement of Graduates & Alumni for Strategic Impact) 1.0 on 30 July 2025 at Dewan Al Hidayah, UiTM Shah Alam.

 

The program brought together 83 final-year Chemical Engineering students, lecturers, and two distinguished alumni for a focused session on professional development and industry perspectives. Alumni speakers shared their expertise in safety, leadership, and workplace challenges.

 

Students actively engaged through Q&A sessions, gaining valuable insights into real-world practices while building confidence for their career transitions. The event underscored the importance of complementing technical competencies with essential soft skills, including communication, leadership, and critical thinking.

 

In his closing remarks, PM Ir. Dr Azil Bahri, Dean of FKK, emphasised the importance of sustained alumni–faculty collaboration as a catalyst for educational excellence. FKK LEGASI 1.0 reinforced UiTM’s commitment to leveraging alumni expertise in nurturing industry-ready graduates who will lead Malaysia’s engineering future.

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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), through the Office of Research & Industry Networking, Faculty of Chemical Engineering (FKK), successfully hosted two alumni engagement programs — FKK Echo: Voices of Our Alumni 1.0 on 23 July 2025 and RE-ENGAGE FKK (Reconnect, Empower, Grow) 1.0 on 31 July 2025 at UiTM Shah Alam. Both initiatives aimed to strengthen oil and gas engineering alumni–faculty ties while enhancing student development.

FKK Echo connected 27 final-year Oil and Gas Engineering students with alumni. His sharing on industry challenges and opportunities inspired students to prepare for career transitions while fostering valuable alumni linkages. Building on this momentum, RE-ENGAGE FKK 1.0 gathered 60 students, lecturers, and six alumni representing Petronas, Halliburton, Interwell, Diamond Key International, Petronas Carigali, and McDermott. The half-day forum included panel discussions and Q&A sessions, exposing students to diverse career pathways, technical expertise, and mentorship opportunities.

Beyond technical knowledge, both programs emphasised soft skills, leadership, and networking, equipping students with critical thinking and collaboration competencies. These engagements highlighted alumni as strategic partners in education, supporting UiTM’s mission to produce industry-ready graduates with the professional agility to lead Malaysia’s energy transformation.

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Seeing Germany as a forerunner in the shift to Industry 4.0 and a global leader in manufacturing innovation, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has selected the country as a major partner for its engineering programmes. One of the Asia-Pacific nations, Malaysia, has been selected as the test bed for the Fraunhofer IEM’s first innovation lab. UiTM is the largest public university in Malaysia and is home to more than 160,000 students and 18,000 academics and staff. The intention is to establish conditions under which corporations and educational institutions might collaborate on R&D initiatives. This lab debuted in September 2019 for students, researchers, and the industry, and it features “Digital Engineering” workstations, prototyping technology areas, and workshop and training facilities. 

Both institutions have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to work together on future projects, including research, development, and the growth of innovation laboratories. A new agreement has been signed in light of the fruitful results of the first cooperation. The LOI was signed on July 13, 2022, at Fraunhofer IEM in Paderborn, in the presence of Dato’ Seri Abdul Razak bin Jaafar, the Secretary-General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). The long-term objective of innovation laboratories is to establish an ecosystem capable of overcoming the “invention death valley” typically encountered between Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and TRL 6. There is an immediate need to establish a framework for collaboration between institutions of higher education and private industry to promote innovation. Meanwhile, Fraunhofer IEM connects the academic world in Germany with the private sector. Under collaboration with Fraunhofer IEM,  industry visits to Diebold Nixdorf, Beckhoff Automation, and GEA Westfalia helped to interact with industry experts and learn more about the industrial environment in Germany.

The program aims to produce well-rounded graduates capable of handling stress, making meaningful contributions to society, and competing successfully in the global job market. The university has issued a statement explaining its plans to become a globally recognised institution by 2025. One of the ways it plans to do this is through bilateral academic-industry cooperation with Germany.

A delegation from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Negeri Sembilan recently conducted an academic visit to Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy (HUAHE), Zhengzhou, Henan, China, on September 11, 2025. This visit was initiated by UiTM’s strategic international industrial partners, the International Future of Education Association (IFEA) and ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Ltd., marking another important milestone for UiTM as a whole in strengthening international academic and industrial relations.

The UiTM delegation led by Ts. Dr. Aslizah Mohd Aris, the Deputy Rector of Research, Industry, Community, and Alumni Linkages, was warmly welcomed by the university’s leadership, faculty members, and staff, reflecting the spirit of hospitality and academic camaraderie. During the visit, both institutions shared insights into their respective academic programs, research initiatives, facilities, co-curricular activities, and institutional strengths. The exchange of ideas fostered a deeper understanding of each university’s academic culture and highlighted opportunities for meaningful cooperation.

Discussions during the visit outlined several potential avenues for collaboration, including joint research initiatives, academic mobility programs (staff and student exchange), cross-cultural exposure, and sharing pedagogical innovations. These two prominent institutions offer a number of similar fields, which include food processing technology, agricultural microbiology, brewing technology, microbiology, business management, and related interdisciplinary areas, providing the opportunity for numerous academic collaborations. One of the highlights of the discussion is on co-hosting international conferences in the years to come, in collaboration with UiTM’s strategic industrial partners, in promoting dialogue and dissemination of cutting-edge research. 

The visit reaffirmed UiTM’s commitment to broadening its global partnerships in line with its internationalization agenda, “Globally Renowned University”. Both institutions expressed confidence that such collaborations will create a strong platform for academic excellence, industrial partnership, knowledge sharing, and capacity building that will benefit students, staff, industrial players, and the broader academic community.

This academic engagement represents a promising beginning for UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan and Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy to work together in advancing mutual goals while contributing to the global higher education landscape.

The Faculty of Chemical Engineering (FKK), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) organised an intellectual property awareness program entitled From FYP to IP: Strategies to Secure Your Intellectual Property on 21^st August 2025. The half-day event, held at UiTM Shah Alam, attracted wide participation from students and researchers who eager to transform their academic work into protected intellectual property.

The initiative reflects FKK’s strong commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and research commercialisation. By equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to secure their intellectual assets, the program strengthens UiTM’s position as a leading institution in advancing Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem.

Dr. Muhamad Helmi Muhamad Khair, Deputy Director of the Legal and Intellectual Property Management Division of BITCOM UiTM Shah Alam, served as the speaker. He guided participants through key topics including an introduction to intellectual property, the procedures and ecosystem for IP management at UiTM, and a detailed step-by-step demonstration of copyright applications through the PRIME system.

During the hands-on segment, participants were also supported in completing their copyright applications, ensuring immediate practical benefit from the training. By bridging the gap between academic projects and intellectual property

protection, this program accentuates UiTM’s commitment to nurturing innovation and safeguarding research outputs.

Through this program, FKK demonstrates how early exposure to intellectual property strategies empowers

young researchers, enhances their competitive edge, and positions the university as a driver of innovation on both national and international stages. This initiative reflects FKK’s vision of transforming final-year projects and research outputs into globally recognised intellectual assets.

For updates on upcoming programs, the Faculty of Chemical Engineering invites researchers, students, and collaborators to engage with its continuous efforts in research, innovation, and industrial networking.

In conjunction with Malaysia’s 68th National Day, the Faculty of Chemical Engineering (FKK), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) organised a special Independence Lecture on 27th August 2025. Themed “Mental Merdeka, Keluarga Bahagia: Akar Sebuah Negara Sejahtera” (Independent Mind, Happy Family: The Root of a Prosperous Nation), the lecture reflected on the values of freedom, unity, and social harmony as the foundation of national well-being.

The event, drew academics, staff, and students into a reflective discourse on the meaning of independence in today’s society. The keynote speaker, Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Mamat from the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), emphasised the importance of nurturing a liberated mindset alongside strong family values as vital pillars in sustaining national prosperity and resilience.

The lecture highlighted how intellectual freedom, cultural identity, and social cohesion contribute not only to the nation’s progress but also to the shaping of responsible and empowered citizens. By linking the spirit of independence to contemporary challenges, Dr. Mohd Nor highlighted the role of universities as platforms for fostering critical thought, moral responsibility, and collective identity among the younger generation.

This event served as the highlight of its National Day celebration month, reinforcing FKK’s commitment to cultivating patriotic values and holistic development among its academic community. Through such initiatives, UiTM continues to inspire its students and staff to carry forward the spirit of Merdeka in both personal and professional spheres, aligning with the national aspiration of Malaysia Madani.

The event both honoured Malaysia’s independence and reinforced UiTM’s key role in shaping the nation’s intellectual progress and cultural identity.