MyRIVET involvement in research collaboration with ASEAN countries through SEAMEO VOCTECH Brunei Darussalam.The research project focus on "The Readiness of TVET Institutions for IR4.0 in Southeast Asia". Assoc.Prof Ts Dr Mimi Mohaffyza Mohamad and Assoc.Prof Ts Dr Tee Tze Kiong as MyRIVET representative. The project is two-fold; to assess the readiness of TVET Institutions for IR 4.0 and to solicit feedback and recommendations from TVET institutions and industry leaders on future adoption and development of IR4.0 among Southeast Asian countries. The role of MyRIVET is to obtain information from TVET institutions and industries in Malaysia based on the focus of the study. The results of this project will give an insight into the level of readiness of TVET institutions in Malaysia to face challenges from the aspects of TVET curriculum, facilities, management, and technology for IR4.0.

Training Module Development Pre-Workshop involving Fellows, Affiliate Fellows and Visiting Fellow of MyRIVET. Discussion and brainstorming focused on TVET enhancement program in knowledge and skills development for TVET Educator, TVET Personnel and TVET student.

13 February 2023 (Monday) | A meeting was held by RAVTE on coordinating the 2nd RAVTE Student Innovation Award Meeting. This meeting was attended by committee members from Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan and Malaysia. Dr. Myo Min Aung leaded the meeting by addressing few main agendas including presentation on the 2nd RAVTE Students Innovation Awards criteria, selection of three models of 3D virtual Awards for Undergraduate, Graduate and Popular Awards by Dr. Kitipoom Vipahasna and co-hosting universities on collaborations. The meeting also discussed on organizing, guiding and recommending students for RAVTE SIA; sharing information within cohosts’ networks and/or other channels especially online platforms; finding opportunities on how to get attentions and supports from industries, industrial clusters and professional organizations for outstanding work of the students in terms of commercialization, funding for Research and Development as well as technological experts and supports; and suggesting better ideas to improve RAVTE SIA. MyRIVET meeting member from Malaysia is Prof. Emeritus Dr. Jailani and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Tee Tze Kiong.

A courtesy visit and handover of appointment letters to institute fellows and affiliate fellows of the Malaysia Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (MyRIVET) at UTeM were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Zulkifilie bin Ibrahim (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and International) and Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ghazali bin Omar (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation). MyRIVET appointed four institute fellows and ten affiliate fellows from UTeM. During the event, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tee Tze Kiong gave a detailed presentation introducing MyRIVET after Prof. Emeritus Dr. Jailaini bin Md Yunos gave a brief introduction. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ghazali bin Omar emphasized the value of MTUN solidarity within MyRIVET in elevating its national and international standing. Institute fellows will focus on management matters, while affiliate fellows will focus more on implementation. Two-way discussions were held between fellows and MyRIVET members. The event concluded with the handover of appointment letters to UTeM institute fellows and affiliate fellows, followed by a photo session and a reception. Representatives from MyRIVET who attended were Prof. Emeritus Dr. Jailani bin Md Yunos (Director), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Badaruddin bin Ibrahim (Head of Department for Research, Innovation, and Consultation), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mimi Mohaffyza binti Mohamad (Head of Department for Training and Career Development), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tee Tze Kiong (Head of Department for Global Cooperation and Data Analysis), and Mr. Abu Naim bin Abdul Razak (Assistant Engineer).

Timbalan Pengarah MyRIVET, Professor Madya Ts. Dr. Lai Chee Sern, telah dijemput sebagai pengucaptama di 3rd BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference 2023 anjuran SARAWAK Skills yang telah diadakan pada 8hb hingaa 9hb Mac 2023.

       Selain itu, PM Ts. Dr. Lai Chee Sern juga terlibat sebagai panel forum yang membincangkan topik berkaitan "Green TVET" di persidangan yang sama.

Aktiviti-aktiviti yang dijalankan Kursus Malaysia TVET Professional Educator (MTPE). Tahniah kepada peserta atas penglibatan dan komitmen yang aktif sepanjang kursus ini dijalankan. Terima kasih kepada penceramah-penceramah yang cemerlang dalam menjayakan modul kursus ini.