The discussion explored several potential areas of strategic cooperation, including student and staff mobility programmes, joint research initiatives in the field of food science and technology, the implementation of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programmes, as well as other mutually beneficial academic collaborations.

Both parties also expressed their intention to formalise the collaboration through the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) in the near future, as a preliminary step towards the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing a structured and long-term strategic partnership.

This initiative reflects FSMP’s continued commitment to expanding its global engagement and strengthening international partnerships in support of academic excellence, impactful research, and the development of globally competent human capital.

The two-day programme was held from 21 to 22 January 2026 and was jointly organised in collaboration with the UMS Career and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (CEDeC) and the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) Malaysia. The event also saw active participation from industry partners representing both the public and private sectors.

The official opening ceremony was officiated by the Dean of the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Prof. Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat. In his keynote address, he emphasised that today’s graduates must not only demonstrate academic excellence but also be equipped with strong soft skills, digital competencies, critical thinking capabilities, and the adaptability required to meet evolving industry expectations.

He further highlighted that academic knowledge alone is no longer sufficient in navigating today’s dynamic employment landscape. Instead, graduates must be prepared to become competitive, ethical, and industry-ready professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to both the workforce and society.

Throughout the programme, students were exposed to a wide range of career-focused activities, including industry sharing sessions, mini interview opportunities, résumé writing workshops, and digital entrepreneurship demonstrations. These initiatives were designed to provide students with practical insights into the working environment, enhance self-confidence, and support structured career planning.

The faculty also expressed its sincere appreciation to the programme sponsors — UMS Halal Services and Research Centre (PPPH), Adabi Sabah Distribution Sdn. Bhd., CKS, and C & F Enterprise — for their valuable support and commitment in ensuring the successful implementation of the event.

In addition, the Director of CEDeC UMS, Ts. Dr. Sidah Idris, noted that the organisation of the FSMP Mini Career Carnival 2026 served as an important platform for students to explore career opportunities and begin building professional networks while still pursuing their studies.

Overall, the FSMP Mini Career Carnival 2026 generated a positive impact by strengthening university–industry collaboration, while supporting talent development initiatives and enhancing the employability of graduates from the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Over the course of two days, the workshop served as an important platform for in-depth discussions on the academic curriculum. Key discussions included the review of each undergraduate programme—UH6541001 (Food Service), UH6541002 (Food Science and Nutrition), UH6541003 (Nutrition), and UH6541004 (Food Technology)—with each programme presenting its respective proposals.

Curriculum updates were also carried out, where participants collaborated to revise course syllabi to avoid overlaps and to ensure that all courses offered remain relevant.

The Faculty Academic Committee Meeting was also convened to endorse several key reports and to deliberate on the Academic Planning for 2026 based on the identified Key Result Areas (KRAs).

The presence and contributions of all academic staff were highly appreciated. The workshop successfully achieved its objectives in ensuring that the academic curriculum of FSMP continues to uphold its quality and relevance.

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The visit was held in conjunction with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UMS and UB, as an effort to strengthen international collaboration between the two higher education institutions. Throughout the visit, various topics were discussed, including initiatives to expand collaboration in research, teaching, joint publication of high-impact journals, appointment of visiting lecturers and adjunct professors, co-organization of academic conferences, as well as the implementation of student and staff mobility programmes.

FSMP warmly welcomes this partnership, which is expected to bring significant benefits to the faculty's academic and research development and further strengthen UMS's position on the international stage. The visit also opens up strategic opportunities for the implementation of high-impact programmes that can continuously enhance the reputation and excellence of both institutions.

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