Over the past month, UMT has reached several key milestones that underscore our mission and progress in advancing the country’s green transition. The establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE) at Pantai Tok Jembal, graced by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Terengganu and Her Royal Highness the Sultanah of Terengganu, further enhances UMT’s role as a major contributor to Malaysia’s renewable energy objectives. CEFORE will focus on research, talent, and partnerships for offshore wind, wave, and hybrid systems by aligning our marine expertise with national priorities. 

Showcasing grit and global innovation, our team’s Gold Medal at DICE 3.0 (Digital Innovation Creativepreneur) elevates UMT from merely a learning center to a hub of ideas that mixes and spreads creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital fluency to tackle real-world challenges. 

Regarding research achievements, we hosted the Second Food Sustainability and Security: An International Conference (FUSE 2.0) on September 23-24, 2025. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to develop evidence-based solutions for sustainable food systems. This exemplifies UMT at its best: translating science into impact, both locally and internationally. 

These successes show that a university is more than just a “factory for jobs.” A university is, and must be, a garden of ideas and character, where scholarly rigor grows alongside ethical purpose, and where what students learn is used to take action. Even as A.I. and the digital economy change work, we will keep combining disciplinary excellence with literacy in emerging technologies, entrepreneurial thinking, and community engagement. Our goal is simple: to graduate adaptable, ethical students who are ready to create value wherever they go. 

To our students and staff, thank you for your quiet excellence, which exemplifies success. Our partners and alumni: your trust fuels our ambition. And to the Class of 2025: The sea is vast, but your compass is true, guiding UMT’s spirit of service, curiosity, and integrity into everything you do. 

We look forward to honoring our graduates at this October’s Convocation. Convocation is more than just an event; it’s a collective statement that knowledge, character, and service must go hand in hand. To our graduating class: Your journey has prepared you for a constantly changing world. May you leave our shores as an entrepreneur, a value creator, and an ambassador of “UMT Togetherness.” In the meantime, let’s keep the momentum by listening deeply, working together generously, and acting intentionally. 

Best regards,

Zukiferee Ibrahim

Executive Editor