INTI International University & Colleges and HeveaPac Sdn Bhd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 28 May to establish a partnership to enhance career development, expand educational opportunities, and improve graduate employment prospects for both organisations.
Peh Ju Chai (left), Founder & Director of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd and Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges, at the signing ceremony.
Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges, and Peh Ju Chai, Founder and Director of HeveaPac Sdn, signed the MoU as the key representatives of their respective organisations. Professor Dr. Shamsul Nahar Abdullah, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor of Academic Operations at INTI, and Eswara Kumar, Human Resources & Administration Manager at HeveaPac, witnessed the signing, and representatives from both institutions also attended the ceremony.
(From left) Eswara Kumar, Human Resources & Administration Manager of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Peh Ju Chai, Founder & Director of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges; and Prof. Dr. Shamsul Nahar Abdullah, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor of Academic Operations, INTI International University pose together after the signing of the MoU.
Under this MoU, HeveaPac will provide career readiness training for INTI students through activities such as boot camps, Design Thinking mentorships, and potential scholarship opportunities. In return, INTI will provide consultancy, create a talent pipeline for HeveaPac, and provide training and workshops for HeveaPac’s employees.
Additionally, INTI offers subsidised fees for the Working Professional Programme (WPP) to HeveaPac employees and their family members, promoting continuous learning and accessible education for all.
In his speech, Kok Wai expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the university’s commitment to partnerships that bridge industry and academia. He stated, “INTI has focused, home-grown programmes that cater to all stages of education—local and international. We also focus on partnerships to share insights between industry and academics to gain insights as we share knowledge for our research and learning.”
HeveaPac, a manufacturing provider and a company committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, shares these values with INTI. Peh Ju Chai of HeveaPac expressed excitement about the collaboration, underlining their commitment to employee training and career development. “We don’t only provide jobs; we provide careers for our employees,” he remarked. “We have clients from all over the world, and educating our employees is part of our vision to cater to them.”
Peh also highlighted the importance of training and developing employees through meaningful partnerships for a company to succeed.
With HeveaPac’s expertise and INTI’s commitment to education, this partnership highlights the shared commitment of both institutions to sustainability and the development of future-ready talent, promising betterment for both INTI and HeveaPac.
(From left) Eswara Kumar, Human Resources & Administration Manager of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Lim Weng Hee, Assistant General Manager of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Max Han Khai Lone, Senior Manager (Accounting/Finance) of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Ang Ma Heng, Assistant General Manager, HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Pen Ju Chai, Founder & Director of HeveaPac Sdn Bhd; Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges; Prof. Dr Shamsul Nahar Abdullah, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor of Academic Operations of INTI International University; Or Seng Yeang, Head of Career Services, INTI International University; and Dr Chan Siew Chong, Dean of Faculty of Engineering & Quantitative Studies, INTI International University, in a group photo.