Johor Bahru, 22 April 2025 — The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was pleased to host a delegation from Seamaster Paint Malaysia for a strategic engagement aimed at exploring meaningful collaborations across various domains.
The visit, held at the Faculty of Science, facilitated dynamic discussions on research and development (R&D), analytical support, student training, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Both parties expressed strong enthusiasm in leveraging each other’s strengths to address industry challenges and enrich academic-industry cooperation.
Meeting Summary: Seamaster Paint Malaysia Visit to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – Faculty of Science
📅 Date: 22 April 2025
📍 Venue: Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Seamaster Paint Malaysia team for engaging in a productive and forward-looking discussion with UTM’s Faculty of Science. The following action items were identified to ensure the next steps in collaboration are clearly defined:
Seamaster Paint Malaysia to:
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Provide a list of technical challenges or current R&D focus areas.
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Indicate availability for undergraduate student internship placements for Chemistry students in the upcoming March 2026 term.
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Explore remote education opportunities for Seamaster staff with UTM.
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Highlight other potential areas where UTM can contribute to solving existing gaps.
UTM Faculty of Science to:
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Share research capabilities, available facilities, and expertise profiles (after receiving the technical focus areas from Seamaster).
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Provide information on CSR opportunities and community outreach programmes aligned with Seamaster’s corporate values.
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Arrange a follow-up on-site visit to Seamaster Paint Malaysia HQ for deeper engagement and site-based insights.
Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Development), expressed great optimism about this new partnership. “This collaboration signals the start of a mutually beneficial relationship. It’s a step forward in connecting academic expertise with real-world industrial needs, and more importantly, driving sustainable innovation.”
This visit is a testament to UTM’s ongoing commitment to building strong industry-academia linkages that support national development, student empowerment, and impactful research.
🔗 For more about research initiatives at the Faculty of Science, visit: https://science.utm.my/utmfsresearch/