Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)’s Artificial Intelligence Club (AIC) has been honoured as a member of the Malaysia Digital Premier Digital Tech Institutions (MD PDTI) Tech Club. This prestigious accolade was formalised during the official launch of the MD PDTI Tech Club initiative, held on 27 June 2024 at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.

The event saw the attendance of MD PDTI Tech Club Presidents, Advisors, and Representatives. It was held in conjunction with the MoU signing ceremony between the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

The MoU was signed by MOHE Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian, in the presence of MOHE Secretary-General Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang and Digital Ministry Secretary-General Mr Fabian Bigar.

This MoU encompasses a range of training programmes and courses, including reskilling and upskilling, professional education and certification, knowledge sharing, exploring new technology opportunities, digital freelancing, global outsourcing talent initiatives, and e-entrepreneur programmes.

The PDTI Tech Club aims to provide 5,000 students with practical experience, cutting-edge technology skills, and the opportunity to learn from industry experts. As a member of the PDTI Tech Club, the APU AIC will have access to hackathons, competitions, tech career days, mentorship programmes, field trips, guest speaker sessions, and internship and job opportunities organised or facilitated through MDEC’s initiatives.

With the guidance of Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Ehsan Rana, Dr Kamalanathan Shanmugam, and Dr Vazeerudeen Hameed as club advisors, the APU AIC is dedicated to fostering a community of students passionate about AI and machine learning. The club provides a platform for students to learn, collaborate, and explore the vast potential of AI.

The Research & Development Head of APU AIC, Terence Lim Dao Liang, a Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Intelligent Systems student, together with the Vice President of the club, Tay Jun Long, who is also pursuing a same degree, attended the event with their club advisor, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Ehsan Rana, and Dr Vazeerudeen Hameed.

Thrilled with this recognition, Dr Ehsan remarked, “Being recognised as a Premier Digital Tech Club is a testament to our commitment to excellence in AI and technology. This platform will provide our students with invaluable opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead in the digital age.”