GEORGE TOWN, October 17 — Wawasan Open University (WOU) has formalised new collaborations with Fourier TVET Centre, MI Equipment Sdn Bhd, and 3REN Berhad to strengthen Penang’s workforce for Industry 4.0, focusing on the E&E, semiconductor, automation, and medical technology sectors.
The partnerships, officiated at WOU’s Penang campus by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Lily Chan and witnessed by InvestPenang CEO Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, aim to bridge skills gaps through flexible, industry-aligned programmes ranging from mechatronic diplomas to executive MBAs.
With these initiatives, WOU reinforces its role as a key enabler of Penang’s academia–industry–government ecosystem, ensuring that local talent remains globally competitive and future-ready.
