APU and NGOs Unite to Empower Youth, Women and Girls

Prof Dr Ho Chin Kuan (centre), Vice Chancellor of APU, posed for a group photo with the signatories from PKKTB and SISA after the ceremony.

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two distinguished organisations, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun (PKKTB) and Kelab Soroptimist Antarabangsa Shah Alam Selangor (SISA). These collaborations aim to advance creative, skill-building, and empowerment initiatives, especially benefiting youth, women, and girls across Malaysia.

Prof Dr Ho Chin Kuan (2nd from left), Vice Chancellor of APU, exchanged the signed MoU with Dato' Wan Mohamed Yaacob bin Wan Salaidin, Director and Treasurer of PKKTB, witnessed by Ms Cynthia Mala Paul Dorairaj, Lecturer of SoB & Advisor of SFF @APU (left), and Ms Wan Aminah binti Wan Suffian, General Manager of PKKTB (right).

APU and PKKTB Join Forces to Inspire Youth

In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 – Quality Education, APU and PKKTB share a vision of fostering young talent through engaging educational experiences. The newly signed MoU signifies a powerful commitment to providing skill-building workshops, mentorship programmes, and creative projects, designed to unlock potential and inspire confidence in youth.

Held at APU's campus, the signing ceremony celebrated this new partnership, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of inclusive learning. Sustainability Future Fusion (SFF) @APU, a student club dedicated to promoting sustainable practices, and APU’s School of Business (SoB) will actively support this collaboration by organising workshops and events. These creative, community-driven initiatives will offer youth a platform to develop their unique talents while nurturing essential life skills.

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Prof Dr Ho Chin Kuan (2nd from left), Vice Chancellor of APU, posed with Ms Halifah binti Abdul Jalil, President of SISA during the MoU signing ceremony, witnessed by Ms Cynthia Mala Paul Dorairaj, Lecturer of SoB & Advisor of SFF @APU (left), and Ms Michele Navinder Kaur, National President Malaysia of Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (right).

Renewed Partnership with SISA by Strengthening Empowerment for Women and Girls

In celebration of a 15-year partnership, APU renewed its MoU with SISA, reaffirming a shared commitment to empowering women and girls. This collaboration aims to drive initiatives aligned with SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, focusing on education and skill development to support women’s economic participation and meaningful career growth.

Through targeted workshops and community programmes, SISA and APU aim to create transformative opportunities that uplift women and girls. The School of Business (SoB) at APU will be instrumental in coordinating events alongside SISA, enhancing these empowerment efforts and ensuring impactful outreach that equips participants with tools for success.

A United Vision for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

These collaborative MoUs reflect APU’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships that drive positive social impact, aligning with SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals. The partnerships with PKKTB, SISA, SoB and SFF @APU embody APU’s dedication to a sustainable and inclusive future, harnessing the power of community to inspire, empower, and create lasting change across Malaysia.