Shah Alam, Selangor - The role of the university is not just limited to the creation and dissemination of knowledge, but the university also plays a significant role in ensuring that the graduates being produced are able to meet the needs of the industry.

In line with these goals, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) took the initiative to further strengthen its relationship with the industry by holding discussions on potential collaboration with PKT Logistics Group Sdn. Bhd.

The discussion which was attended by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani among others discussed the potential strategic collaboration for the Northern Gateway Project in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah which would benefit both parties.

PKT Logistics Group Sdn. Bhd. also agreed to hold joint programmes with UUM namely Smart Truckers, Talk CEO and practicum placement.

At the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PKT Logistics Group Sdn. Bhd., Dato' Michael Tio also shared the story of PKT Logistics through a presentation entitled "The Story of PKT Logistics" which revolved around the director’s rise and fall in developing the organization to its highest level today.

The UUM delegation also visited the "The Light House" known as the iconic building which is also the highest warehouse in Malaysia.

The discussion session was also attended by the Director of Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marlin Marissa Malek; Dean of the School of Technology Management and Logistics (STML), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Hasni Osman and UUM officials.