Universiti Teknologi MARA’s Faculty of Business and Management hosted a major networking event bringing together 42 industry organizations to strengthen ties between academia and business sectors. The “FBM Beyond the Bridge” event took place October 6, 2025, at Concorde Hotel in Shah Alam.
UiTM Faculty Business Management Hosts Major Industry Networking Event
Key Details
The Faculty of Business and Management (FBM) at UiTM Puncak Alam organized “FBM Beyond the Bridge: An Afternoon with Industry” as a strategic platform to bridge academia and industry collaboration. Professor Datuk Ts. Dr. Shahrin bin Sahib @ Sahibuddin, UiTM’s Vice-Chancellor, officiated the programme.
Professor Dr. Muhammad Hussain Ismail, Director of the Industry Network Centre under the Office of Industry, Community and Alumni Network, attended alongside FBM management and industry representatives from 42 organizations spanning multiple sectors.
Participating companies included major financial institutions such as Maybank, Bank Rakyat, and Affin Bank Berhad. Retail and hospitality sectors were represented by Valiram Group and Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn. Bhd. Technology firms included Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Ericsson Malaysia, and Adaptive Tech Sdn. Bhd.
- 42 industry organizations participated across various sectors
- Event held at Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam
- Manufacturing sector represented by Toyota Assembly Services and FMM branches
- Public enterprises included Lembaga Zakat Selangor, Ekuinas, and TERAJU
- Concluded with networking hi-tea session
Background & Context
The programme aimed to showcase FBM’s academic excellence, research achievements, and internationalization efforts while reinforcing the faculty’s reputation nationally and globally. The event also supported key indicators for the QS World University Rankings by Subject, particularly through employer engagement and industry recognition.
The initiative represents UiTM’s broader strategy to enhance university-industry partnerships and strengthen Malaysia’s position in business education.
What’s Next
The networking session encouraged meaningful dialogue and relationship-building among participants, establishing groundwork for future collaborations between the university and industry partners. UiTM FBM stated its commitment to nurturing talent, driving innovation, and positioning Malaysia as a leader in global business and management education through such initiatives.
