MIMOS-UNITAR Data Scientist Programme to create fund for B40 students to pursue IT education
 
BUKIT JALIL, April 29 (Bernama) -- National applied research and development (R&D) agency MIMOS and UNITAR International University (UNITAR) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to collaborate in a Data Scientist Programme to nurture a new generation of data scientists.

Under the partnership, MIMOS and UNITAR will jointly conduct a training programme to inspire and develop young talents in a bid to produce industry-ready professionals in the field of data science.

Through this MoA, both parties will work closely in creating a sponsorship fund, into which proceeds raised from the Data Scientist Programme will be used to support students from B40 group to pursue their tertiary education in Information Technology studies.

The MoA was exchanged by MIMOS Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Emelia Matrahah and UNITAR Chief Executive Officer Puvan Balachandran, on the sidelines of UNITAR CAREnival 2019 event held at the university’s main campus in Petaling Jaya on Saturday.

Emelia said the collaboration was an effort to build a pool of data science talent, not just for Malaysia but also for the surrounding economies.

“This programme will hopefully bridge the gap between the actual requirements of the industry versus data science programmes offered by local learning institutions. For MIMOS, this is part of our social responsibility.

“Our Data Scientist Programme is precisely aligned with the aspirations of Industry4WRD (National Policy on Industry 4.0), as it will translate into practical outcomes, which will benefit society and bring positive impacts to the economic development of Malaysia,” she said.

Balachandran said: “UNITAR was founded under the principle of providing affordable, innovative, and quality education that meets the cutting-edge needs of 21st century education. By taking a more holistic approach in our courses towards developing students’ social, moral, and academic values, UNITAR is fully prepared to produce well-rounded graduates who can meet the challenges of today’s working environment.”

UNITAR will also roll out a psychometrics-based digital assessment tool developed by MIMOS to assist its prospective students to discover their career path.
 
About MIMOS

MIMOS is Malaysia’s national Applied Research and Development Centre.  As a strategic agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), MIMOS contributes to transforming Malaysia’s industry through patentable technology platforms, products and solutions. Over the past 12 years, MIMOS has filed more than 2,000 Intellectual Properties in various technology domains and across key socio-economic areas. Serving a central role in Malaysia’s transformation journey and ICT Vision, MIMOS endeavours to create a culture of innovation by nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in the spirit of smart partnerships and inclusive growth models and strategies.

Source: MIMOS Berhad

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