Exploring Malaysia’s Heritage and Tourism Landscape at MaTiC

Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

Our students from the School of Global Hospitality and Tourism (SoGHT) recently visited the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) in Kuala Lumpur for an experiential learning trip. 🤩

Through cultural activities, heritage experiences, and visits to tourism attractions, students gained valuable insights into how Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage is preserved, promoted, and transformed into meaningful visitor experiences.

The trip provided a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world tourism practices, deepening students’ understanding of heritage management and sustainable tourism development. 🇲🇾💙

Read more:  https://www.apu.edu.my/news/exploring-malaysias-heritage-and-tourism-landscape-matic

APU Sustainability Hackathon 2026 Empowers Students to Innovate for a Greener Future

Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

Innovation meets sustainability at the APU Sustainability Hackathon 2026! 💚

Our students from across different disciplines came together to develop tech-driven solutions addressing real-world sustainability challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🏆 1st Place – Team Watt Wise (Smart Energy Tracking System)
🥈 2nd Place – The Juno Corp (River Pollution Detection & Remediation)
🥉 3rd Place – KitaKitar (AI-Powered Waste Management App)

Congratulations to all participants for showcasing creativity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to building a greener future through innovation!

Read more:  https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-sustainability-hackathon-2026-empowers-students-innovate-greener-future

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Innovation at the Third International Conference on Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

Recently, APU successfully hosted the Third International Conference on Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, gathering academics, industry experts, and researchers to explore the future of sustainable agriculture. 🌱

Over two days, the conference featured keynote speeches, technical sessions, and exhibitions covering artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics , and data analytics in modern agricultural systems. 🚜

Additionally, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, including drone technology and AI vision systems, alongside panel discussions on digital transformation in agriculture. 💡

Collectively, the insights shared throughout highlighted the growing role of digital technologies in shaping a more sustainable agricultural future. 🤝

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/advancing-sustainable-agriculture-through-innovation-third-international-conference-digital