Strengthening UNITEN–YPASM Collaboration in Antarctic Research and Community Outreach
30 September 2026
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan (YPASM) held a courtesy meeting on 30 September 2026 at YPASM, Putrajaya, to explore opportunities for closer collaboration in Antarctic research, education and community outreach.
The meeting brought together Mr. Abd. Shukor Jamaluddin, Chief Executive Officer of YPASM, and Dr. Tamalia Amanda Putri Othman, Head of Science Support & Strategic Alliance, alongside UNITEN representatives Prof. Ir. Dr. Vigna Ramachandaramurthy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation); Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Jaspaljeet Singh, Director of the Research Excellence Centre (REC); and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Nurul Asyikin Mohamed Radzi, Head of Research Grants at REC.
Discussions focused on leveraging YPASM's expertise in Antarctic research and UNITEN's multidisciplinary strengths to advance joint research and innovation. Both institutions also explored opportunities for education, awareness and community outreach initiatives to promote a greater understanding of Antarctica's significance and its role in the global climate system.
The engagement builds on the existing partnership between UNITEN and YPASM, including UNITEN's participation in the Smart Partnership Initiative (SPI) 2026–2030 and previous joint activities such as Sambutan Hari Antartika 2025, hosted at UNITEN.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared interest in strengthening institutional ties and translating collaborative opportunities into meaningful research, educational and community initiatives with wider societal impact.
