𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗨𝗧𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗟 𝗦𝗱𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has taken a significant step forward in university-industry collaboration with the signing of a Letter of Collaboration (LOC) with Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL). This strategic initiative represents a critical milestone in advancing the national education agenda, while simultaneously strengthening the brand visibility and institutional reputation of both UTM and MRL.
MRL Sdn Bhd, the project owner of the East Coast Rail Link – ECRL, plays a vital role in developing Malaysia’s rail infrastructure to enhance connectivity and catalyse regional economic growth.
The LOC lays the foundation for broader engagement including a future Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and concrete project implementation. This collaboration focuses on Work-Based Learning (WBL), student internships, staff attachments, curriculum development, research and consultancies, knowledge sharing through lectures and seminars, social impact assessments, and joint publication efforts.
Representing MRL at the event were:
Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Mohd Nizam Daut, Deputy Project Director (Infra), Technical Division
Madam Marsha Marissa Malek, Head of Corporate Affairs
Mr Azri Harun, Senior Executive, Corporate Affairs
UTM was represented by:
Prof Dr Ahmad Jusoh, Dean, Faculty of Management
Assoc Prof Dr Mahadi Bahari, Deputy Dean, Research and Innovation
Dr Roshazlizawati Mohd Nor, Head, Department of Management and Technology