Memorandum Ceremony

9 November 2022 – The Faculty of Medicine today signed a Letter of Intent with Zimmer Medical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. to express the desire to collaborate especially in the field of orthopedics with the company placing a ROSA®️Robotic System unit at Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital, UKM.ROSA®️Robotic System can help patients to achieve correct limb alignment after surgery, where the length of time the patient is in the hospital can be shortened while making this technology work better than conventional knee treatment.

Through ROSA®️Robotic System, UKM will become a training and certification center for surgeons who will perform surgery using the ROSA®️Robotic System in the future.The letter of intent was signed by the Dean, UKM Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim bin Abdul Gafor on behalf of UKM while Zimmer Medical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. by Mr. Ngui Hup Hin Clarence, Vice President of Zimmer Medical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Among those present was the UKM Specialist Centre’s Medical Director, Ybhg. Dato’ Dr Azmi Baharudin, Marketing Manager of Zimmer Medical (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Cyrus Siew, Deputy and Assistant Dean of UKM Faculty of Medicine

30 September 2022- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) through the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, UKM Faculty of Medicine signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with NK Biocell Sdn. Bhd. to conduct a joint study to reproduce tissue cells related to the immune system as adapted from technology that has been carried out in Korea.

The study on Natural Killer Cell or known as NK Cell is aimed at developing therapeutic cells that work to kill cancer cells. Once the results of the study are approved, it will be used for cancer patients in Malaysia.

This MoA was signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Affairs, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Wan Kamal Mujani with the Chief Executive Officer of NK Biocell Sdn. Bhd., Dr. Park Ji-Youn witnessed by UKM Faculty of Medicine Dean, Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor and Medical Consultant NK Biocell Sdn. Bhd., Dr. Lan Leong Chung. Also present  was the Deputy Dean (Industry, Community & Partnerships Affairs), UKM Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Datin Dr. Marina Mat Baki.

1 September 2022 – Bactiguard South East Asia (SEA] Sin Bhd and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM)expanded their collaboration whenthey signed a letter of intent [Loll Bactiguard SEA Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Satish Kemar Subramaniam said the Lol comes with a strong commitment to research-based innovations and products in medical services. UKM Board of Directors chairman, Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamad Abd Razak is hopeful that the collaboration will create a significant impact on society and for the benefit of mankind.

Present during the signing ceremony were Bactiguard AB [Sweden]Group chief executive officer Anders Göransson, UKM Faculty of Medicine Deputy Dean Professor Datin Dr Marina Mat Baki, senior officers from Bactiguard AB, Bactiquard SEA Sdn Bhd and UKM., Góransson said the expertise and area of research between UKM and Bactiguard have been a game changer in the standard of healthcare not only domestic ally but also globally through the successful collaboration of Bactiguard with Zimmer Biomet in 2019

24 August 2022 – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia through the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine held a Research Agreement Signing Ceremony between UKM and Dyamed Biotech Sdn Bhd. This ceremony took place at Level 3 Meeting Room, Blok Tambahan, HCTM  at 3.00 pm. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industrial and Community Networking Affairs) representing UKM’s Vice-Chancellor was present and signed the document while witnessed by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at UKM, Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor.

On behalf of Dyamed Biotech, it was represented by its Company Director, Mr. Theodore Tan and witnessed by Dr. Yap Chung Seng, Clinical Affairs Manager.Among the essence of the planned collaboration is in a study to determine whether the use of sterile polyacrylate wound pad with activated carbon cloth for Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) patients can speed up the healing process.This research agreement will result in many new joint research initiatives that can generate new synergies to provide the best care to patients. This collaboration is also expected to improve and reduce the cost of treatment for diabetic patients, especially diabetic foot ulcer patients.

18 August 2022- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) through the Faculty of Medicine is strengthening the collaboration network in the form of clinical training activities and knowledge sharing through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UKM and Monash University Malaysia Sdn. Bhd . The MoU document was signed by  Prof. Dato’ Dr. Wan Kamal Mujani, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation and Prof. Mohamed Shajahan Mohamed Yasin, Head Jeffery Cheah School of Medicine and Health Science, Monash University.

Through this MoU will open opportunities for collaboration in the field of research in the future in addition to staff development programs and opportunities through ongoing training and research activities. Hopefully this collaboration will improve and develop ideas and innovations among the experts of both universities as well as give a mandate to the country and society. Also present at this ceremony was the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor; and senior officers of UKM and Monash University Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

28 July 2022- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) through the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine strengthened the network of collaboration in the form of research through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UKM and the International Medical School, Management & Science University (MSU).

The MoU document was signed by Prof. Dato’ Gs.Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Hj. Toriman, UKM Vice Chancellor and Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mr. Mohd Shukri Yajid, President of MSU who is a UKM alumni from the Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences in 1984.This collaboration can open up opportunities for joint supervision for postdoctoral programs and various postgraduate programs, as well as being the basis for implementing student and staff exchange activities for the development of learning and the sharing of best practices among the citizens of both universities.

Hopefully this collaboration can produce competitive research, the transfer of the latest technology and be able to produce graduates who think critically and innovate.Among those present at this event is  Prof. Dato’ Dr. Wan Kamal Mujani, UKM Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation; Prof. Dr. Ismail Sagap, UKM Children’s Specialist Hospital Director as well as UKM and MSU Senior official

22 June 2022– Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) through the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with ALCON Pte Ltd. to improve knowledge and skills regarding eye surgery techniques, especially cataract and retina surgery among Ophthalmology Doctor students.

The MoA was signed by  Prof. Dato’ Dr. Wan Kamal Mujani, UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and Miss Melisa Chong, Manager Strategic Partnership and HCP Engagement, Alcon Laboratories (M) Sdn. Bhd., witnessed by Prof. Dr. Tan Geok Chin, Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation) UKM Faculty of Medicine and Miss Tinasha Teng, Sale Manager, Alcon Laboratories (M) Sdn. Bhd. Also present to witness this agreement was Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hanafiah Harunarashid, Pro Vice Chancellor UKM Kuala Lumpur Campus and senior officers of Alcon Pte. Ltd. and UKM Faculty of Medicine officers.

31 May 2022- The Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between UKM and Sunway University was held today at the Auditorium of the Chancellor Tuanku Ja’afar Medical Education Complex, Kuala Lumpur Campus, UKM. At the ceremony, UKM was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Industry, Alumni and Community Network, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin, while Sunway University was represented by its President, Professor Sibrandes Poppema.

Through this collaboration, the Faculty of Medicine UKM and Sunway University will share the knowledge and combination of medical experts in addressing global health challenges through the establishment of the Pandemic Resilience Institute soon.

The Pandemic Resilience Institute will create an education and research hub in the Asian region that will serve as a reference for health expertise, medical science, generate socio -economic impact and improve quality of life. The institute is also expected to develop high-impact cross-disciplinary and translational research, strengthen postgraduate training and teaching in practical, laboratory and clinical training including sub-specialties and develop professional programs that can enhance the marketability of human capital in Malaysia. Also present at the MoU were the Vice Chancellor of Sunway University, Professor Graeme Wilkinson and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor.

28 February 2022 – UKM through the Faculty of Medicine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ningxia Medical University (NXMU), China.The MoU was signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industry, Alumni and Community Network), Prof. Dato’ Dr. Norazah Nordin and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Raja Affendi Raja Ali. 

14 March 2022- The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) Signing Ceremony between UKM and MJHM Holding Sdn Bhd was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Kuala Lumpur at 3.00 pm this afternoon. The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dato ‘Ir. Dr. Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) represented the Vice Chancellor of UKM,  Datuk Mike Tee Swee Guan, Executive Chairman of MJHM Holding Sdn Bhd, Prof. Prof. Dr. Jemaima Che Hamzah, representative of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine UKM, Prof. Dr. Jamari Sapuan, Deputy Director (Surgical Services) HCTM, and Datuk Lee Chong Hoon, special guest of MJHM Holding Sdn. Bhd