UMPSA achieves dual success at Huawei ICT Competition Malaysia 2024–2025

PUTRAJAYA, 3 December 2024 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) proudly celebrates its outstanding achievement at the Huawei ICT Competition Malaysia 2024–2025 National Finals. 

The university secured a Third Prize in both the Cloud Track and Network Track categories, showcasing UMPSA’s commitment to excellence in ICT education and innovation.

The prestigious competition, featuring over 1,200 participants from 40 universities nationwide, culminated in an awards ceremony held on 3 December 2024, was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, who represented the Minister of Higher Education (MOHE) Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir.

UMPSA’s triumph is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of its dedicated instructors and exceptional students.

Cloud Track Team, led by Ts. Dr Hoh Wei Siang, comprised talented students Jehovah Yii Zui Hon (Hovah), Yeo Jia Hui, and Siti Nurdalilah Saiful Bahari.

Network Track Team, guided by the Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Associate Profesor Ts. Dr Adzhar Kamaludin included remarkable students Saravana Kumaran, Tusharan Saravannan, and Azelena Mat Zinin.

The success of UMPSA teams reflects the university’s emphasis on producing industry-ready graduates through cutting-edge curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and strong collaborations with industry leaders like Huawei. 

The Network Track team’s exceptional debut performance and the Cloud Track team’s consistent excellence are vivid examples of UMPSA’s dedication to nurturing talent capable of excelling on both national and global stages.

As a university committed to driving innovation and fostering digital transformation, UMPSA will continue to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving ICT landscape. 

This achievement strengthens our resolve to strive for even greater accomplishments in the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 and beyond.

References:

1. https://x.com/HuaweiMalaysia/status/1867078239275061255
2. https://www.newshubasia.com/post/human-capital-review/malaysia-celebrat…
3. https://www.huawei.com/my/news/my/2024/huawei-ict-competition-malaysia-…;
4. https://trendgrnd.com/huawei-ict-competition-malaysia-2024-2025-awards-…;

By: Ts. Dr. Hoh Wei Siang, Faculty of Computing 
Edited by: Dr.  Rozaimi  Abu  Samah, Faculty   of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology