Bridging Academia and Industry: TNB’s SCNO Shares Vision at UNITEN’s Hot-Seat Mentor Programme

30 April 2026

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) continues to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial practice with the latest installment of its Hot-Seat Mentor Programme, held on 30 April 2026.

This session featured Ir. Mahathir Nor Ismail, Senior Chief Network Officer (SCNO) of TNB, as the lead Mentor Speaker. Hosted at the Energy Room @ Advanced Learning, Information Resource Centre (IRC), the event offered students a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the top leaders in the nation’s energy sector.

This initiative is the result of a strategic collaboration between the Department of Alumni Relations and Career, UNITEN Career Ambassadors and the UNITEN Alumni TNB Chapter.

By facilitating these high-level industry connections, UNITEN reaffirms its commitment to producing graduates who are not only academically distinguished but also possess the competitive edge and holistic mindset required to lead in the modern professional landscape.

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