Delegation from Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology
On May 8, 2025, a delegation headed by Prof. Dr. Zheng Bing from the Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology visited New Era University College for academic exchange and collaboration. This significant meeting was designed to consolidate and deepen the institutional partnership between both universities, while exploring the developmental landscape of vocational and technical education in Malaysia and China. The discussions focused on identifying potential collaborative projects and establishing frameworks for joint talent cultivation initiatives in professional fields.
Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology representatives included Prof. Dr. Zheng Bing (Executive President) , Prof. Dr. Pan Ling (Vice President) , Mr. Qiu Wusen (Council Member) , Prof. Han Fengzhi (Director, Office of International Exchange and Cooperation) , Mr. Hou Jianzhong (Director, Media Center and Deputy Director of University Office) , Prof. Dr. Li Donglou (Dean, College of Maritime) , Prof. Guo Xiuying (Executive Vice Dean, College of International Nursing) , Prof. Dr. Pan Guoqiang (Dean, College of Education and Music) , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hu Jingnan (Executive Dean, College of Accounting) , Prof. Dr. Zhao Honglin (Dean, College of Pharmacy), Prof. Dr. Du Jinfeng (Dean, College of Chemical and Materials Engineering) , Prof. Ma Lingyong (Dean, College of Urban Construction) , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhao Feng (Dean, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) , Assoc. Prof. Fu Maozheng (Executive Dean, College of Finance and Economics) , Assoc. Prof. Yu Jicheng (Vice Dean, College of Information Engineering) , Dr. Ma Xinyi (Head, College of Maritime Technology) , Mr. Feng Tianyi (Deputy Director, Language Committee Office) , Mr. Chen Zhifu (Journalist, Media Center) .
The representatives from NEUC included Prof. Dr. Mok Soon Chong (Vice-Chancellor), Asst. Prof. Dr. Lew Siew Boon (Head, International Academic Exchange Office), Mr. Lee Yin Loon (Director, Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education), Asst. Prof. Dr. Tsai Tai Fen (Assistant Director, Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education), Mr. Ng Wai Kong (Assistant Director, Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education), Ms. Phang Hui Ting (Head, International Student Recruitment Office), Asst. Prof. Dr. Loong Ying Tai (Head, Department of Engineering and Department of Industrial Engineering), Mr. Chai Yu Yii (Office Manager, Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education), Dr. Khoo Shiang Tyng (Head, Department of Creative Media and Beauty Studies), Ms. Yiew Fei Xin (Head, Department of Smart Industrial and Hospitality), Ms. Chia Hui Yuan (Head, Department of Music and Performing Arts), Dr. Chong Hue Yee (Deputy Head, Department of Industrial Engineering), Ms. Tan Ming Ming (Deputy Head, Department of Innovation and Technology), Ms. Lim Bee Hui (Deputy Head, Department of Smart Industrial and Hospitality), Mr. Lee Hong Yi (Education Programme Specialist) and Ms. Lim Jia Yi (Education Programme Specialist).
During the formal meeting session, both institutions commenced with comprehensive presentations detailing their respective educational foundations and current institutional developments. This was followed by substantive deliberations focusing on international academic cooperation frameworks, including but not limited to scholarly exchange programs and student mobility initiatives. After the meeting, the representatives from Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology led by Prof. Dr. Mok Soon Chong visited the Tan Lark Sye Library, Nantah Resource Centre and Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education to gain a deeper understanding of our current development and future plans.