UTHM UNEVOC Centre

The debrief session for the AI EmpowerED Programme was successfully conducted for Master Teacher Trainer on 30 April 2026 through two online sessions held at 10.00 AM and 3.00 PM chaired by Dr Affero Ismail.

The AI EmpowerED Programme is an initiative under the UNESCO-UNEVOC framework, in collaboration with Microsoft Elevate, KPMG International, and Tablet Academy, aimed at empowering educators with digital and AI competencies for future-ready education.

The session served as a platform to discuss important matters, share key information, and ensure the smooth implementation of upcoming activities and programmes.

The organising committee would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all lecturers and participants for their valuable time, active participation, and continuous cooperation throughout the sessions.

May the discussions and knowledge shared during the session bring meaningful benefits to all parties involved and contribute towards the success of the programme.

UNESCO–MS–KPMG–TA AI EmpowerED Rollout with UTHM under the GSA Digital and AI Training was successfully held on 27 April, from 4:00–5:00 PM. The session marked a strong start at UTHM, with plans to extend the initiative to other TVET institutions across Malaysia.

Proud to share that the UTHM-UNEVOC Centre has been selected to contribute to an important initiative led by UNESCO-UNEVOC, in collaboration with Shenzhen Polytechnic University and Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg.

📅 11 March 2026 – We recently participated in an expert workshop bringing together contributors from the Arab States and Asia-Pacific regions to support the development of a practical guide on integrating AI in TVET institutions.

The session provided valuable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and emerging practices in applying AI—particularly in enhancing hands-on teaching, learning, and assessment in both institutional and workplace settings.

We are honoured to be part of this collaborative effort to strengthen TVET systems and make them more innovative, inclusive, and future-ready.

📅 Meeting Update – 6 April

An online session was successfully held on 6 April with the UTHM Senior Leadership Team to review the DSR Final Report and discuss the proposed recommendations. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Afandi Ahmad, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International), UTHM.

The session provided a valuable platform to reflect on the project outcomes, align expectations, and identify strategic directions moving forward. Colleagues from the Malaysia Steering Team were also invited to participate, ensuring broader input and shared ownership of the recommendations.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed insightful feedback. Your support is essential as we move towards finalizing and implementing the recommendations.

Congratulations to the UNESCO Global Skills Academy Master Teacher Trainer 2026 (UTHM).

This achievement reflects a strong commitment to advancing education, global skills, and professional excellence. May this success continue to inspire impactful contributions to the future of education worldwide. 🌍📚

🚀 Strengthening AI and Digital Competencies among TVET Educators

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) successfully hosted the Master Teacher Trainer (MTT) Programme under the UNESCO Global Skills Academy (GSA) from 23–27 February 2026 at Dewan Jemaah, Level 5, Tunku Tun Aminah Library, and the Collaborative Virtual Learning (CVL) Centre, UTHM.

The programme commenced on 23 February 2026 with an opening and institutional engagement session at Dewan Jemaah, attended by YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Mutalib bin Leman, Acting Provost of UTHM Pagoh Campus, together with Prof. Emeritus Dr. Jailani bin Md Yunos, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair for TVET Educators; Prof. Dr. Badaruddin bin Ibrahim, Director of the Malaysian Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (MyRIVET); Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Lai Chee Sern, Deputy Director of the Malaysian Research Institute for Professional Education and Training (MyRIVET); and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Affero Ismail, Manager of the UTHM UNEVOC Centre, alongside Mr. Hiromichi Katayama, Programme Specialist from UNESCO Jakarta. The session also featured the presentation of the Digital Skills Review (DSR) findings and strategic discussions on the implementation of the Master Teacher Trainers (MTT) initiative.

The intensive training then continued at the CVL Centre, UTHM, where participants attended Training Session 1 on 24–25 February 2026, followed by Training Session 2 on 26–27 February 2026. Led by expert trainers from Tablet Academy United Kingdom, Ms. Samantha O’Leary and Mr. Ross Hunter, the sessions provided participants with hands-on learning experiences on AI-informed pedagogy, effective Copilot prompting strategies, integration of digital tools in lesson design, personalised learning approaches, ethical and responsible AI use, as well as collaborative activities involving real-world AI use cases to enhance teaching and learning in TVET.

A total of 35 academic staff from various faculties actively participated in the programme, demonstrating UTHM’s strong commitment to advancing digital transformation and future-ready education.

The programme concluded on 27 February 2026 with the attendance of Prof. Dr. Mas Fawzi Mohd Ali, Vice Chancellor of UTHM, who emphasised the importance of strengthening hands-on, industry-relevant teaching practices and leveraging AI to elevate educational excellence.

👏 Congratulations to all participants who successfully completed this impactful programme. The knowledge and experience gained will serve as a catalyst for innovation and continuous improvement in TVET education.

📌 Discussion on Incentive Tax for the Development of BIM Action Plan 2026–2030

📅 Date: 9 March 2026 (Monday)
⏰ Time: 9.30 AM
💻 Platform: CIDB Webex (Online Session)

A discussion session was conducted to obtain input and feedback regarding incentive tax initiatives to support the development and implementation of the BIM Action Plan 2026–2030.

The session brought together representatives from relevant agencies and industry stakeholders to deliberate on potential approaches, mechanisms, and strategic considerations to encourage wider BIM adoption within the construction industry.

💡 The engagement reflects CIDB’s continuous effort to strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders in ensuring effective planning and implementation of BIM initiatives towards a more digitalised and competitive construction ecosystem.

Discussion on BIM Action Plan 2026–2030 Workshop Outcomes

📅 Date: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 12.00 PM
📍 Venue: Freesia Room, Level 22, The MET Corporate Tower

A follow-up discussion was held to review and consolidate the outcomes from the BIM Action Plan 2026–2030 Workshop. The session focused on refining the proposed initiatives, key activities, and strategic directions discussed during the earlier Focus Group sessions.

Participants also reviewed the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), expected outcomes, and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with the overall objectives of the BIM Roadmap 2026–2030.

🤝 The discussion marks another important step towards strengthening coordination and ensuring a more structured and effective development of the BIM Action Plan 2026–2030.

Focus Group Discussion No. 1 – BIM Action Plan 2026–2030

📅 Date: 11–12 February 2026
📍 Location: Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya

The first Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session for the development of the BIM Action Plan 2026–2030 was successfully held with the participation of industry experts, researchers, and officers from the Technology Development Division, led by its General Manager, En. Mohammad Faizal bin Abdul Hamid.

The session began with an introductory briefing on the BIM Roadmap 2026–2030 and the overall development methodology of the BIM Action Plan by Head Facilitator, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Affero Ismail.

Participants representing diverse backgrounds — including clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, BIM specialists, academia, and training providers — were divided into discussion groups to review and deliberate on the proposed initiatives under the four strategies of the roadmap.

Using the Results-Based Management (RBM) approach, the workshop identified key elements such as Key Activities, Expected Outcomes, KPIs, Measurement Tools, Responsible Agencies, and follow-up actions to support the implementation of BIM initiatives moving forward.

🤝 This session marks an important step towards developing a comprehensive BIM Action Plan 2026–2030 to strengthen BIM adoption across the industry.

TAHNIAH PROF. MADYA TS. DR. AFFERO ISMAIL!

| 3 Mac 2026

Sekalung tahniah diucapkan kepada Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Affero Ismail atas pelantikan bagi projek perundingan melalui UTHM Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Nama Projek:
Pembangunan Pelan Tindakan Dokumen BIM Roadmap untuk Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia

Tempoh:
12 Januari 2026 hingga 12 Jun 2026

Klien:
Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia (CIDB)

Nilai Projek:
RM356,297.94.

Semoga amanah ini dipermudahkan dan dapat dilaksanakan dengan penuh dedikasi serta kecemerlangan. Setiap pencapaian anda bukan sahaja membanggakan kami, tetapi juga menjadi sumber inspirasi. Terus melangkah maju, menzahirkan kepakaran, dan berkongsi ilmu yang memberi impak positif kepada akademia dan industri!

Tahniah dan syabas!