UCAPAN PENGHARGAAN KEPADA PENGARAH IVI, UKM 2026

 

Visit of Delegation from Yunnan Minzu University : 21 April 2026

 

Welcoming Speech

Director, Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), UKM

A very warm welcome to the Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

It is truly a great honour and privilege for us to host the distinguished delegation from Yunnan Minzu University here today. Your presence brings us immense pleasure, and we are deeply appreciative of the time you have taken to visit us during your time in Malaysia.

We recognize Yunnan Minzu University as a prestigious and historic institution, established in 1951, renowned for its rich cultural diversity, academic excellence, and its significant role as a gateway for international academic engagement in China, particularly across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Your strength in multilingual education and cross-cultural scholarship is both admirable and inspiring.

 Allow me to share briefly about IVI.

Established in 2010, IVI is a multidisciplinary research centre of excellence in the field of Computer Science and ICT, with a specialization in Visual Informatics. Our core research areas include Virtual Reality, Visualisation and Simulation, Computer Vision, Intelligent Data Analytics, Image Processing, and Human-Computer Interaction. What makes IVI unique is our emphasis on integrating these advanced technologies with various domains such as medicine, engineering, education, heritage, and socio-economics, with the aim of improving quality of life and advancing knowledge for society.

At IVI, we strongly believe that meaningful innovation happens through collaboration. Therefore, visits such as this are not merely ceremonial, but serve as important platforms to initiate dialogue, share expertise, and explore potential academic and research partnerships between our institutions.

We sincerely hope that today’s engagement will be the beginning of a long-term relationship between IVI UKM and Yunnan Minzu University — one that will foster joint research initiatives, academic exchange, and impactful collaborations soon.

Later in the programme, Dr. Marizuana Mat Daud, our Head of Industry Engagement and Income Generation, will present an introduction and promotional video to give you a clearer insight into the work and facilities of IVI.

Once again, on behalf of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and the Institute of Visual Informatics, I warmly welcome all of you to IVI. We look forward to a fruitful, engaging, and inspiring session together.

Thank you.

UCAPAN AIDILFITRI - PENGARAH IVI 2026

 

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

 

Saya ingin merakamkan ucapan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri kepada seluruh warga Institut Informatik Visual (IVI), UKM. Semoga sambutan Aidilfitri kali ini dipenuhi dengan keberkatan, kegembiraan serta mengukuhkan lagi hubungan silaturahim antara kita, keluarga dan sahabat handai.

Dalam kegembiraan menyambut perayaan ini, marilah kita terus mengamalkan perbelanjaan secara bijaksana serta sentiasa berhati-hati di jalan raya demi keselamatan diri dan orang tersayang. Semoga warga IVI sentiasa berada dalam lindungan-Nya.

My greetings of Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all the staff of the Visual Informatics Institute (IVI), UKM. May this Aidilfitri celebration be filled with blessings, joy and further strengthen the bonds of friendship between us, our families and friends.

In the joy of celebrating this festival, let us continue to practice spending wisely and always be careful on the road for the safety of ourselves and our loved ones. May the staff of IVI always be under His (Allah) protection.

UCAPAN ALU-ALUAN PENGARAH IVI : MAJLIS PENAJAAN PROGRAM SIJIL PROFESIONAL DATA EXCELLENCE SERIES UKM

 

 

MAJLIS PENAJAAN PROGRAM SIJIL PROFESIONAL DATA EXCELLENCE SERIES UKM

17 MAC 2026

 

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

 

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh dan salam sejahtera.

 

Yang Berbahagia

Dato’ Abdullah bin Hj Abd Karim,

CEO Karim Engineering Sdn. Bhd. selaku penaja Program Sijil Profesional Data Excellence Series

 

Yang Berbahagia

Datuk Ma Hassan Esa, Pengerusi Lisensi National AI

 

Yang Berusaha

Profesor Madya Dr. Rabiah Abdul Kadir,

Pengerusi Syarikat Startup IVI, AEye Insight Sdn. Bhd.,

 

Para rakan strategik industri,

1.      Mr Paul Franklin, Regional Lead - Southeast Asia, Pearson

2.      En. Mohamad Ismail, Corporate Development Director, KESB

3.      En. Muhammad Kamarulzaman bin Yaacob, Business Development Director, KESB

4.      Azhar Mohd Saghri General Manager, PT REXA CENDIKIA MANDIRI

 

Barisan staf Institut Informatik Visual,

 

serta para hadirin yang dihormati sekalian.

 

Pertama sekali, saya ingin merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kepada semua yang hadir pada hari ini bagi memeriahkan Majlis Penajaan Program Sijil Profesional Data Excellence Series UKM atau singkatannya DEX-Pro IVI UKM yang dianjurkan AEye Insight Sdn Bhd, syarikat startup yang merupakan peneraju kepada penawaran Sijil Profesional Institut Informatik Visual.

 

Sesungguhnya kehadiran para jemputan sekalian amat bermakna dalam menyokong usaha universiti, khususnya Institut Informatik Visual, dalam memperkukuhkan kerjasama strategik antara akademia dan industri.

 

Hadirin yang dihormati sekalian,

 

Program Sijil Professional Data Excellence Series ini dirangka sebagai satu inisiatif bagi memperkasa kemahiran profesional dalam bidang data analytics, data engineer dan data insight yang merupakan teknologi digital berasaskan AI yang kini menjadi pemacu utama dalam ekonomi negara. Melalui program ini, para peserta akan didedahkan kepada pengetahuan serta kemahiran praktikal yang relevan dengan keperluan industri semasa.

 

Dalam hal ini, pihak Institut Informatik Visual amat menghargai sokongan yang diberikan oleh pihak industri, khususnya Karim Engineering Sdn. Bhd., yang sudi menjadi penaja kepada program ini. Sokongan seperti ini bukan sahaja membantu memperkukuhkan pelaksanaan program, malah turut mencerminkan kepercayaan pihak industri terhadap kepakaran dan peranan universiti dalam pembangunan bakat masa hadapan.

 

Kami berharap kerjasama yang terjalin ini akan terus diperkukuhkan pada masa hadapan melalui pelbagai inisiatif bersama dalam bidang penyelidikan, latihan profesional serta pembangunan teknologi.

 

Hadirin sekalian,

 

Akhir kata, saya sekali lagi ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak yang terlibat dalam menjayakan majlis ini. Semoga usaha dan kerjasama yang terjalin pada hari ini akan memberikan manfaat yang besar kepada pembangunan ilmu, industri dan negara.

 

Sekian, terima kasih.

 

Wabillahi taufik walhidayah,

Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

WELCOME SPEECH FOR NEW STUDENTS OF IVI (March 2026)

 

Greetings everyone,

It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to the beginning of your postgraduate journey. Today marks an important milestone in your academic and professional lives. By choosing to pursue postgraduate studies, you have taken a bold and meaningful step toward deepening your knowledge, expanding your skills, and contributing to the advancement of your field.

Postgraduate education is different from what many of you may have experienced before. It is not only about attending lectures or completing assignments—it is about inquiry, discovery, and intellectual curiosity. You will be challenged to think critically, to question existing ideas, and to develop new perspectives. At times, the journey may feel demanding, but it is precisely through these challenges that growth and innovation emerge.

As postgraduate students, you are now part of a vibrant scholarly community. Here in the Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), you will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty members, collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, and engage in research that can make a meaningful impact on society. I encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities—participate actively in discussions, seek guidance from your supervisors, and support one another along the way.

Remember that success in postgraduate studies is not achieved alone. It is built through collaboration, perseverance, and a passion for learning. There will be moments of uncertainty, but these moments often lead to the most significant breakthroughs.

I also encourage you to maintain balance in your journey. While academic excellence is important, your well-being and personal growth are equally vital. Build networks, form friendships, and create memories that will stay with you long after you complete your degree.

Once again, welcome to this exciting new chapter. We are proud to have you here and look forward to witnessing the ideas, discoveries, and contributions that will emerge from your time with us.

I wish you every success in your postgraduate journey.

Thank you, and welcome to IVI, UKM.

IVI UKM and La Louie Holdings

PRESS RELEASE 2

UKM and La Louie Holdings Sign Letter of Intent for Better Health Better Lives 2.0, Paving the Way for MOA Implementation

Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia — 2 January 2026, 11.00 a.m.

A Letter of Intent (LOI) was officially signed today at 11.00 a.m. between Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and La Louie Holdings Sdn. Bhd., marking the formal commencement of a collaborative framework under the Better Health Better Lives 2.0 initiative.

The LOI was executed through the Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), UKM, and was signed by Prof. Ir. Dr. Riza Sulaiman, Director of the Institute of Visual Informatics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

The signing was witnessed by Associate Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nazir Ahmad, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Visual Informatics, and Dr. Mohamed Afiq Hidayat bin Zailani, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

The Letter of Intent sets out the Parties’ shared intention to collaborate on research-driven, technology-enabled, and immersive initiatives supporting indigenous (Orang Asli) communities, with a strong emphasis on molecular genetics and precision health research, including blood screening, genetic risk profiling, population genomics, and translational applications.

“This collaboration reflects UKM’s commitment to advancing research that delivers real societal impact. By integrating scientific research with immersive and digital technologies, we aim to strengthen how research outcomes are translated into meaningful benefits for underserved communities,” said Prof. Ir. Dr. Riza Sulaiman, Director of the Institute of Visual Informatics, UKM.

The collaboration also explores the use of Smart Reality Artificial Intelligence (SRAI / ImmersaX 720°) to support immersive research visualisation, digital storytelling, and community engagement, enabling research outcomes to be communicated more effectively to stakeholders, students, policymakers, and the public.

The LOI outlines cooperation in areas including joint research and development, establishment of immersive research laboratories and digital platforms, ethical and secure sharing of scientific data and publications, collaborative laboratory and field-based research, and the development of training and capacity-building programmes related to molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and Orang Asli community-based health research.

“Our research has shown that genetic health risks within indigenous populations require targeted, evidence-based approaches. This collaboration allows us to expand scientific understanding while ensuring research findings are translated into improved screening, awareness, and long-term health outcomes,” said Dr. Mohamed Afiq Hidayat bin Zailani, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, UKM.

Following the signing of the LOI, the Parties will proceed towards the formalisation of specific projects and deliverables through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which will define implementation scope, roles and responsibilities, funding arrangements, timelines, and outcome review mechanisms under Better Health Better Lives 2.0.

Louie Liu, project sponsor of Better Health Better Lives 2.0, said the signing reflects a shared commitment to translating community engagement into sustainable, research-led impact through close collaboration with academic and scientific institutions.

The signing ceremony represents an important milestone in the continued evolution of Better Health Better Lives 2.0, reinforcing collaboration between academia and industry to advance health equity, scientific research, and long-term outcomes for Malaysia’s indigenous communities.

 

LoI Signing Ceremony : Project Better Health Better Lives 2.0

 

UCAPAN RINGKAS

Pengarah, Institut Visual Informatik

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh dan salam sejahtera.

Terima kasih dan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan saya ucapkan kepada pihak La Louie Holdings Sdn. Bhd. serta Saudara Louie Liu atas kesediaan bekerjasama dengan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia melalui inisiatif Better Health Better Lives 2.0.

Pemeteraian Surat Hasrat pada hari ini menandakan komitmen bersama untuk memanfaatkan penyelidikan, sains dan teknologi dalam menangani isu kesihatan masyarakat Orang Asli secara lebih berkesan dan berimpak.

UKM amat menghargai peluang untuk menggabungkan kepakaran akademik dengan pendekatan teknologi imersif bagi memastikan hasil penyelidikan dapat difahami dan dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat.

Saya berharap kerjasama ini akan diteruskan ke peringkat Memorandum of Agreement, seterusnya melahirkan inisiatif yang mampan dan memberi manfaat jangka panjang kepada komuniti dan negara.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.