The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) at Universiti Malaya (UM) recently undertook an official visit to China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) and several advanced industrial facilities in Zhuhai, China. The delegation aimed to strengthen institutional collaboration with China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited (CSHK). The three-day engagement culminated in the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a long-term partnership between the two esteemed organizations.
The programme began with a courtesy visit to CSHK and a tour of the CSHK Exhibition Hall, where the delegation was introduced to the company’s history, project portfolio, and technological advancements. This was followed by visits to two major infrastructure projects: The New Central Harbourfront and the West New Territories Landfill Extension Project. These visits offered valuable insights into Hong Kong’s progressive approaches to sustainable urban development and infrastructure planning.
Expanding the scope of the engagement, the delegation then travelled to Zhuhai, China, to visit several advanced industrial facilities. These included China Overseas Innovation and Technology (Zhuhai) Company (COIT), Far East Curtain Wall (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd., and China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Limited. Each visit showcased cutting-edge innovations in construction, manufacturing, and green building technology, offering Universiti Malaya a first-hand look at the future of the built environment.
1. Visit to CSHK and a tour of the CSHK Exhibition Hall
2. Visits to Major Infrastructure Projects: The New Central Harbourfront
3. Visits to Major Infrastructure Projects: The West New Territories Landfill Extension Project
4. Official Visit to China Overseas Innovation and Technology (Zhuhai) Company (COIT)
5. Official Visit to China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Limited
The official MoU signing ceremony, held on 12th June 2025 at the Legislative Council Complex of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The MoU was signed by Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyati on behalf of Universiti Malaya and by Mr. CHEN Qimeng, Director & Assistant President and General Manager of the Human Resources Department at CSHK.
6. CSHK–Universiti Malaya Talent Strategic Cooperation MoU Signing Ceremony
7. Engaging with Malaysian Professionals Currently Working at CSHK
Through this partnership, UM students will benefit from practical exposure to cutting-edge technologies, international work environments, and global career opportunities with CSHK. Simultaneously, CSHK will be empowered to identify and recruit high-potential graduates from UM’s dynamic and diverse talent pool, reinforcing its employer brand and innovation capacity.
The signing of this MoU lays a strong foundation for future collaboration across a wide range of academic and industry-driven initiatives, including joint research projects, innovation programmes, technical exchanges, and student engagement activities. It stands as a testament to the power of cross-border cooperation in shaping a future-ready, globally connected education ecosystem.