{"id":13868,"date":"2026-04-14T06:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=13868"},"modified":"2026-04-14T06:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:33:46","slug":"tp-link-and-uitm-signed-mou-to-close-enterprise-networking-talent-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=13868","title":{"rendered":"TP-Link and UiTM SIGNED MOU to Close Enterprise Networking Talent Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAINP1-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Right to Left: TP-Link Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) representatives at the MoU signing ceremony, marking a collaboration aimed at equipping students with industry-ready enterprise networking skills.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>SHAH ALAM, 13 April 2026<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (\u201cTP-Link Malaysia\u201d)<\/strong> and <strong>Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)<\/strong> have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to equip students with industry-relevant networking skills, hands-on enterprise experience and globally recognised certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-year collaboration is designed to bridge the disconnect between academic learning and real-world industry requirements, enabling UiTM students to graduate with practical capabilities aligned to current enterprise needs. Prompting stronger collaboration between industry and academia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the centre of the partnership is the deployment of Omada by TP-Link enterprise networking solutions within UiTM labs, giving students direct exposure to the same infrastructure used in business environments. This is complemented by structured training programmes, technical workshops and access to the Omada Certified Network Administrator (OCNA) certification pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-2-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will also benefit from internship and industrial training opportunities with TP-Link, creating a clearer pathway from university to employment in Malaysia\u2019s growing digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative builds on TP-Link Malaysia\u2019s earlier collaboration with Universiti Malaya, where over 500 students participated in certification programmes in 2025, highlighting strong demand for industry-aligned networking skills and certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hugo Cai, Regional Director of TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong> said, \u201cAcross industries, organisations are scaling their digital infrastructure, but the availability of professionals with enterprise networking expertise has not kept pace. This collaboration is focused on closing that gap by equipping students with practical, certification-backed skills that are directly relevant to industry needs from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEnsuring our graduates are equipped with both academic knowledge and practical, industry-relevant skills is critical in today\u2019s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Collaborations such as this allow us to align our programmes more closely with technological advancements and industry expectations\u201d, added <strong>Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond talent development, both organisations will explore joint initiatives in research, consultation, and knowledge exchange, fostering closer collaboration between TP-Link engineers and UiTM faculty members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-Photo-3-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Malaysia continues to advance its digital economy ambitions, initiatives that directly connect education with industry needs will play a critical role in ensuring the country remains competitive in building and sustaining modern digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about TP-Link\u2019s Omada enterprise networking solutions, please visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.omadanetworks.com\/us\/business-networking\/consult\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHAH ALAM, 13 April 2026 &#8211; TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. 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