Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its partnership with Universiti Malaya (UM) through the Alibaba Cloud Academic Empowerment Program (AAEP). 🤝 This collaboration aims to introduce cutting-edge curriculum in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) for UM’s students and educators, cultivating the next generation of digital leaders and local talent in Malaysia. 🌐
Key Highlights 🌟
Frontier Curriculum: UM’s students and educators will gain access to cutting-edge technology workshops, comprehensive training sessions (online and offline), and a range of certification courses through the AAEP program. 📚
Alibaba Cloud Academy Skills Centre: Launched at UM, this hub will host training sessions, workshops, and boot camps covering diverse topics like AI, Database Management, and Elastic Computing. 🏫
“Future Star” Internship Program: Alibaba Cloud’s new internship program in Malaysia, with UM as the pioneer university, offering comprehensive training, real-world experience, and exclusive mentorship for 3-6 months. 🌟
MoU Exchange Ceremony: Alibaba Cloud and UM exchanged a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their partnership. 📝
Empowering Talent for the Digital Future 🔑
“Fostering a digital future requires a proactive approach that supports individuals and organisations at the forefront of digitalization. This is in line with our continuous commitment and investment in nurturing the digital talents in Malaysia,” said Sean Yuan, Regional General Manager of Indonesia and Malaysia, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
“We are delighted to welcome Universiti Malaya as a valued partner in the Alibaba Cloud Academic Empowerment Program (AAEP), as well as for the Alibaba Cloud Skills Centre and our first internship program in Malaysia. We welcome UM’s forward-thinking initiatives and unwavering commitment to empowering learners and educators with the necessary tools and skills. We firmly believe that through this partnership, they will be better positioned to gain digital insights and seize a multitude of opportunities in an increasingly digitalized world.”
Driving Digital Growth Through Education 🎓
“Since the outset, we have recognized that technology plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and advancement in Malaysia. Consequently, all our programs, including forthcoming initiatives, are firmly rooted in technology. We have consistently provided our educators and students with the necessary digital tools to stay at the forefront of these advancements,” said Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyati, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Universiti Malaya.
“The integration of AAEP into our teaching curriculum is a testament to our commitment, as it will bolster our existing programs and contribute to the development of graduates and professionals poised to lead digital growth in their respective fields.”
Program Benefits 🌟
- Access to Alibaba Cloud Academy’s cloud computing and e-learning resources
- Over 300 online & offline certification courses
- 16 professional certifications
- 250 online hands-on labs
- Collaboration with over 300 associated partners worldwide
Building a Robust Digital Workforce 💪
The AAEP is a global education program aimed at helping schools and students gain access to Alibaba Cloud learning resources and nurturing future talent in cloud computing, data intelligence, and cloud security. 📚
This freshly inked partnership demonstrates Alibaba Cloud’s long-term commitment to creating a sustainable pool of digital talent, building a robust digital workforce, and positioning Malaysia as an upcoming technology hub. 🌍
About Universiti Malaya 🏛️
Universiti Malaya (UM) is Malaysia’s first university, officially recognized as a public university in the Federation of Malaya on 1 January 1962. UM is supported by two academies, fourteen faculties, two institutes, and one academic center, encompassing medicine, science, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
UM ranks 65th in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS-WUR) 2024, an improvement of 5 places from the previous year. UM is placed within the top 5% of the 1,503 institutions ranked by QS and remains the best of the 28 ranked Malaysian universities, and third in Southeast Asia. 📈
