Maxis, UiTM announce partnership, foster dynamic industry-academia connection

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) announced a three-year partnership to foster a more dynamic connection between academia and industry, to benefit current and future UiTM students and graduates.

The partnership was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) exchanged between Maxis chief executive officer (CEO) Goh Seow Eng and UiTM Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin, at Menara Maxis, KLCC, here today.

In his speech, Goh said the MoU focuses on three working areas which were career development, knowledge sharing and electronic waste (e-waste).

“The partnership seeks to empower UiTM students with in-demand digital skills through skill development programmes and educational outreach, as well as facilitate knowledge exchange and skills enhancement by Maxis guest speakers and trainers on UiTM campuses.

“In the aspect of e-waste, the partnership also focuses on joint programmes to promote environmental sustainability through e-waste management on campuses utilising Maxis ongoing consumer e-waste management programme,” he said.