In order to deepen international exchanges and cooperation, Professor Jun Liu, rector of City University of Macau (CityU) led a delegation to visit the University of Malaya yesterday and was warmly received by associate vice-chancellor, Yahaya Ahmad. The two sides engaged in-depth discussions and exchanges on future cooperation between the two universities, during which Rector Jun Liu and Associate Vice-Chancellor Yahaya Ahmad signed a letter of intent to promote cooperation in curriculum, scientific research, student and teacher exchanges, and cultural exchanges. Rector Liu also took the opportunity to check in with a CityU alumni who is currently studying in the university.
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At the meeting, Rector Jun Liu introduced the achievements and future development direction of City University of Macau (CityU) from aspects such as history, vision and mission, curriculum, scientific research development, and international exchanges. Associate Vice-Chancellor Yahaya Ahmad also provided a detailed overview of University of Malaya’s history, schools, curriculum, and research achievements.
Both sides had a fruitful discussion on future cooperation. With a shared vision of leveraging their internationalization practices and curriculum characteristics, they expressed a keen interest in joint initiatives such as joint programs, scientific research collaboration, student exchanges, academic visits, and cultural exchanges, aiming to promote practical cooperation and cultivate high-end professionals with an international perspective.
After the meeting, Rector Jun Liu took the opportunity to engage in a friendly conversation with alumnus Fu Xianyuan. Fu started his undergraduate studies in International Hotel Management at Faculty of International Tourism and Management in 2018 and is now a master’s degree student at the University of Malaya since 2023. He mentioned that, with the guidance and encouragement from his alma mater and professors, he has grown from a freshman to a CityU graduate who possess possesses independent thinking and critical thinking. The undergraduate studies have provided him with a solid foundation of knowledge and professional skills, which have been crucial in his master’s studies. Fu is grateful for the diverse curriculum and valuable international exchange and internship opportunities provided by City University of Macau, which have further enhanced his English communication skills and cross-cultural communication and collaboration abilities. He believes that these experiences have laid a solid foundation for his studies and future career development in Malaysia.
The University of Malaya is located in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. It is the oldest public comprehensive research university in Malaysia, with seven colleges, home to 35,000 students, and nearly 6,000 faculty and staff. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, the University of Malaya was ranked 65th globally, and the top among local universities in Malaysia. It is also a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and the Association of Asian Universities (AUA).
Other members from the University of Malaya attending the discussion included Loo Chu Kiong, dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology; Stefanie Shamila Pillai, dean of the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics; Low Yun Yee, associate professor at the Faculty of Science; as well as representatives from the Faculty of Engineering and the Global Enrichment and Mobility Division. City University of Macau was represented by Li Xi, executive associate dean of the Faculty of International Tourism and Management; Liu Wenjian, associate dean of the Faculty of Data Science; Che Ka I, director of the Rector’s Office; Ho Chan, director of the International Training and Testing Center; and Daryl Yang, director of the Office of Global Affairs.
