PENANG, March 13 -- Wawasan Open University (WOU) has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with TT Vision Technologies Sdn Bhd, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd and Clarion (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to enhance workforce development in Malaysia's semiconductor and manufacturing sector.

The MoUs, signed today at WOU's main campus in Penang, will see the university as the primary skills development partner for the three organisations, aimed at equipping 200 technical and engineering professionals with critical skills needed to excel in the Industry 4.0 era.

In her address, Prof Lily Chan, chief executive and vice chancellor of WOU, emphasised the value of industry-academia collaboration in addressing the growing demand for skilled professio...