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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
25 scholars on global track
Set to soar: The scholarship recipients with (centre row, from left) Kim Yee, Prof Zhang, Wang, Prof Sze Wei and Tee. THE opportunity to pursue tertiary education both locally and abroad is now within reach for 25 scholarship recipients. Thanks to the Malaysia-China Talent Development Programme, 10 Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) students will pursue a Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering micro-credential programme, spending the first two years here, followed by another two years at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). The other recipients will take up bachelor's degrees in accountancy, finance, investment, electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics, including four students from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). Now in its second year, the initiative is a collaboration between TAR UMT, USTB and Eastern Steel Sdn Bhd (ESSB). The cross-border integrated programme aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry at a global level. The scholarship award presentation ceremony was held recently at the TAR UMT main campus in Kuala Lumpur, attended by its president Prof Datuk Dr Lee Sze Wei, USTB International Students Centre deputy director Prof Zhang Hu, ESSB chief executive officer Wang Shenghua, ESSB executive director Datuk Tee Choon Hock, and UTAR Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science deputy dean Dr Lee Kim Yee. In his speech, Prof Lee said the programme offers a clear and future-focused pathway for developing talent by bridging education and career in a seamless and purposeful way. 'This helps to close the academia-industry gap and meet the growing demand for graduates who are well-educated and workforce-ready,' he said. His counterpart Prof Zhang, meanwhile, said both sides have worked diligently to improve the programme's structure, enhance coordination, and support participating students more effectively, following the pioneer initiative in July last year. 'This reflects our commitment to strengthening collaboration with industries, integrating academic learning with practical experience, and ensuring the growth of both education and the workforce,' he said. Separately, Wang said the first batch under the programme has shown results, with two of the students joining the company and contributing their expertise. 'The success is not only a concrete action towards empowering local talent and investing in the future, but also a vital step in fostering deeper integration between education and industry in both Malaysia and China.' Scholarship recipient Mei Jian Hao expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to further his studies at both TAR UMT and USTB. 'This will help deepen our technical knowledge and abilities, broaden our horizons, and lay a strong foundation for our future careers.' Another recipient Heng Jen Yi said he was selected after going through interviews, based on his academic results and active participation in extracurricular activities in school. 'The scholarship and the opportunity to study overseas will inspire us to strive harder in pursuit of our dreams,' he said.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
TAR UMT marks second year of Malaysia-China talent programme
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) recently celebrated the second year of its pioneering cross-border talent development initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry on a global scale. In collaboration with the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) and Eastern Steel Sdn Bhd (ESSB), TAR UMT launched the Malaysia-China (University-Industry Collaboration) Talent Development Programme to equip students with both academic knowledge and practical skills essential for today's competitive workforce. The opening ceremony for the second batch of students took place on 17 July at TAR UMT's Kuala Lumpur campus. The event was graced by TAR UMT President Prof Dato' Indera Dr Lee Sze Wei, Prof Zhang Hu, Deputy Director of the International Student Center at USTB, ESSB CEO Wang Shenghua, and Dr Lee Kim Yee, Deputy Dean of the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). A key highlight of the ceremony was the awarding of the 2025 ESSB scholarships to 25 deserving students, enabling them to pursue their chosen programmes with full support. Among the recipients, 10 students enrolled in the Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering micro-credential programme will spend two years at TAR UMT before continuing their studies at USTB in Beijing. The scholarship also supports five TAR UMT students studying accountancy, finance, and investment, alongside six students in engineering disciplines, including electrical and electronics, mechanical, and mechatronics engineering. The remaining four recipients are UTAR students, highlighting the broad reach and impact of the initiative. In his opening remarks, Prof Dato' Indera Ir Dr Lee emphasised the importance of the programme. 'Launched in July 2024, this initiative provides a clear and forward-looking pathway for talent development by seamlessly integrating education with career preparation. It effectively closes the gap between academia and industry, meeting the growing demand for graduates who are both well-educated and workforce-ready.' Prof Zhang echoed this sentiment, noting ongoing improvements to the programme. 'Since last year, we have refined the programme's structure, strengthened coordination, and enhanced support for students. This reflects our dedication to forging strong ties with industry, combining academic learning with real-world experience, and promoting growth in both education and employment sectors.' Sharing the programme's early successes, Wang Shenghua said the first cohort had already made impressive strides, with two graduates now valuable contributors to ESSB. 'This initiative not only empowers local talent and invests in the future but also fosters closer integration between education and industry in Malaysia and China.' One of the beneficiaries, Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering student Mei Jian Hao, expressed his gratitude: 'We are deeply grateful to ESSB for their generous support, which allows us to experience student life in both Malaysia and China. This unique opportunity will expand our technical skills and global perspective, laying a strong foundation for our future careers and inspiring us to pursue our dreams with determination.' TAR UMT's Malaysia-China Talent Development Programme continues to set a benchmark for cross-border educational collaboration, nurturing a new generation of globally competitive professionals.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Superstate Expands Into Tokenized Equities; SOL Strategies to Be First Listing
Superstate, the tokenized asset management firm behind the $650 million USTB token, is moving into stock tokenization with a new blockchain-based marketplace for public equities, first available on Solana (SOL).The platform, called Opening Bell and unveiled on Wednesday, allows companies to create tokenized versions of SEC-registered shares—not derivatives or synthetic assets—and trade directly on blockchain rails. Unlike current practices that rely on centralized stock exchanges and multi-day settlements, Opening Bell supports real-time, around-the-clock trading and programmable securities. The platform targets both already public firms on traditional stock exchanges and late-stage private companies seeking access to liquidity. Canadian investment firm SOL Strategies said it plans to be the first issuer on the platform, listing its stock for on-chain trading on Solana pending regulatory approval. Tokenization has become one of the hottest trends in finance. Asset managers and even central banks are experimenting with putting real-world assets—bonds, funds, equities—onto blockchains to improve efficiency and broaden access. It's a huge opportunity: tokenized assets are projected to become a multitrillion-dollar market this decade, according to reports by McKinsey, BCG, 21Shares and Bernstein. While the technology is advancing quickly, industry leaders including BlackRock's Larry Fink and Robinhood's Vlad Tenev have urged regulators to provide clearer guidelines. The SEC plans to hold a roundtable on tokenization next week, with Superstate general partner Alex Zozos expected to join the discussion. Superstate registered its digital transfer agent with the SEC earlier this year, laying groundwork to align tokenized securities with the current regulatory framework.
