New Era University College and Maanshan Technical College Establish "Huijiang Workshop"Jointly Promoting Vocational Education Cooperation Between Malaysia and China
On September 9, 2025, the “Huijiang Workshop” jointly established by New Era University College (NEUC) and Maanshan Technical College, was officially inaugurated. The launch and implementation of this collaborative project not only signify a comprehensive deepening of the partnership between the two institutions, but also mark a new milestone in the exchange and cooperation between Malaysia and China in the field of vocational education. The event was witnessed by leaders from Malaysia Industrial Talent Board，Education Association Between Malaysian and China and Malaysia Chinese Restaurant Association.
Prof.Dr. Mok Soon Chong (Vice-Chancellor, NEUC) emphasized in his address that with the increasingly close educational ties between Malaysia and China, the “Huijiang Workshop” will serve as a vital bridge, providing a platform for students to develop professional skills and facilitate exchanges. By introducing cutting-edge industry techniques, the workshop aims to equip students with advanced professional expertise.
Prof.Liu Heng (President, Maanshan Technical College) expressed in his speech that this project actively responds to the trend of internationalization in vocational education and promotes the overseas dissemination of Chinese culture. He looks forward to further deepening exchanges between the two institutions in multiple areas, including faculty and student visits, curriculum development, and industry-academia collaboration.
During the meeting, representatives engaged in in-depth discussions on vocational talent cultivation and international cooperation projects. Building on these exchanges, multiple cooperation agreements were signed, aiming to leverage the integration of high-quality resources and collaborative innovation to jointly advance the future development of vocational education in Malaysia and China. These efforts will also cultivate more skilled talents with international perspectives for both countries.
The delegation also included Ms. Du Cheng (Director of Office, Maanshan Technical College) , Ms. Chen Anping (Director, Department of Management Engineering, Maanshan Technical College) , Mr. Wang Gang [Director, Office of Development Planning (Quality Monitoring Office), Maanshan Technical College], Mr. Huang Wei (Lecturer, Department of Management Engineering, Maanshan Technical College), Mr. Lu Wei (Chairman of Anhui Narbo Education Technology Co. Ltd. & Secretary of the International Exchange and Cooperation Committee of Anhui Vocational and Adult Education Association) , Dr. Kong Chin Meng (National President, Malaysia Industrial Talent Board) , Mr.Hu Wen Hao (Head, Malaysia Industrial Talent Board) , Mr. Jiang Zhongqi (President, Education Association Between Malaysian and China) , Dr. Ling Wang (Vice President, Education Association Between Malaysian and China) , Ms.Yu Meina (Secretary, Education Association Between Malaysian and China) , Ms.Diana (Secretary Office, Education Association Between Malaysian and China) , Mr. Zhang Yifan (Deputy President, Malaysia Chinese Restaurant Association) , Ms. Jiang Shufang (Secretary Office, Malaysia Chinese Restaurant Association) , Prof. Dato’ Haji Nazaruddin Bin Abdul Jalil (Chairman, Skillgate Innovation Center Sdn. Bhd.) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karthigaesu Muthay (Representative, Skillgate Innovation Center Sdn. Bhd.).
NEUC representatives included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tey Shi Bin [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Corporate Development) ], Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lew Siew Boon (Assistant Dean, Institute of International Education) , Ms. Phang Hui Ting (Head, International Student Recruitment Office, Ms. Yiew Fei Xin (Head, Department of Smart Industrial and Hospitality) , Asst. Prof. Dr. Ng Khai Boon (Assistant Professor, Institute of International Education) and Ms. Lim Jia Yi (Education Programme Specialist, Institute of International Education).
Maanshan Technical College：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Z1aGAAKR4M0BO4rHW6gP-w
Education Association Between Malaysian and China：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CXlguGkI59fDxte_4F_BNg
