TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“TP-Link Malaysia”) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to equip students with industry-relevant networking skills, hands-on enterprise experience and globally recognised certifications.

The three-year collaboration is designed to bridge the disconnect between academic learning and real-world industry requirements, enabling UiTM students to graduate with practical capabilities aligned to current enterprise needs. Prompting stronger collaboration between industry and academia.

At the centre of the partnership is the deployment of Omada by TP-Link enterprise networking solutions within UiTM labs, giving students direct exposure to the same infrastructure used in business environments. This is complemented by structured training programmes, technical workshops and access to the Omada Certified Network Administrator (OCNA) certification pathway.

Students will also benefit from internship and industrial training opportunities with TP-Link, creating a clearer pathway from university to employment in Malaysia’s growing digital economy.

This initiative builds on TP-Link Malaysia’s earlier collaboration with Universiti Malaya, where over 500 students participated in certification programmes in 2025, highlighting strong demand for industry-aligned networking skills and certifications.

Hugo Cai, Regional Director of TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. said, “Across industries, organisations are scaling their digital infrastructure, but the availability of professionals with enterprise networking expertise has not kept pace. This collaboration is focused on closing that gap by equipping students with practical, certification-backed skills that are directly relevant to industry needs from day one.”

“Ensuring our graduates are equipped with both academic knowledge and practical, industry-relevant skills is critical in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Collaborations such as this allow us to align our programmes more closely with technological advancements and industry expectations”, added Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA. 

Beyond talent development, both organisations will explore joint initiatives in research, consultation, and knowledge exchange, fostering closer collaboration between TP-Link engineers and UiTM faculty members.

As Malaysia continues to advance its digital economy ambitions, initiatives that directly connect education with industry needs will play a critical role in ensuring the country remains competitive in building and sustaining modern digital infrastructure. 

For more information about TP-Link’s Omada enterprise networking solutions, please visit:

https://www.omadanetworks.com/us/business-networking/consult/