A 2-DayS PROGRAMME
UTM BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETREAT 2025
Date
22-23 Nov 2025 (Sat – Sun)
time
8.00 am – 5.00 pm
location
Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA Sepang
ABOUT THE programME
UTM Board of Directors Retreat 2025
The objectives of the programme are:
- To present and deliberate on the UTM ASCEND 2030 Action Plan 2026 along with its related strategic initiatives.
- To obtain the views, feedback, and endorsement of the University Board of Directors on the presented UTM ASCEND 2030 Action Plan 2026.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
22-23 NOVEMBER 2025
- Day 1 (22 Nov - AM | Opening)
- Day 1 (22 Nov - AM | Pillar)
- Day 1 (22 Nov - PM | Signature)
- Day 2 (23 Nov)
Dress Code: Smart Casual
| Time |
Activity |
Duration |
| 6:30 am | Breakfast @ Temasya Restaurant | 1 hr. 45 mins. |
| 8:15 am | Registration of Participants Day 1 @ Mentari 3 Convention Hall
*Please note that it takes approximately 5 minutes to walk from the hotel to the convention centre. |
25 mins. |
| 8:40 am | Welcoming & Doa | 5 mins. |
| 8:45 am | UTM LPU Retreat 2025 Program Briefing
by YBrs. Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Che Rozid bin Mamat |
5 mins. |
| 8:50 am | Chairman’s Opening Remarks
by YBhg. Tan Sri Azman bin Hj. Mokhtar |
20 mins. |
| 9:10 am | Vice-Chancellor’s Remarks View Slide
by YBrs. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry bin Mohd Rahim |
20 mins. |
| 9:30 am | UTM ASCEND 2030: An Introduction View Slide
by YBrs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid bin Husain |
20 mins. |
Dress Code: Smart Casual
| Time |
Activity |
Duration |
| 9:50 am |
Presentation Session #1 Pillar 1: Niche Excellence View Slide SO1: Enhance UTM’s global standing through world-class scholarly excellence and impactful innovation. by YBrs. Prof. Dr. Rosli bin Md Illias |
25 mins. |
| 10:15 am |
Pillar 2: Global Talents View Slide SO2: Strengthen globally-recognised adaptive learners through humanity-centric learning experience. by YBrs. Prof. Ts. Dr. Intan Zaurah Binti Mat Darus |
25 mins. |
| 10:40 am | Tea Break | 15 mins. |
| 10:55 am |
Pillar 2: Global Talents View Slide SO2: Strengthen globally-recognised adaptive learners through humanity-centric learning experience. by YBrs. Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali bin Selamat |
25 mins. |
| 11:20 am |
Pillar 3: Sustainability View Slide SO3: Attain financial resilience by strategically leveraging subsidiaries, academic, research and asset strength. SO5: Ensure institutional sustainability through cost-efficient operations and long-term talent succession in strategic areas. by YBrs. Tuan Haji Abu Bakar bin Mohd. Salleh |
25 mins. |
| 11:45 am |
Pillar 3: Sustainability View Slide SO4: Provide tropically sustainable and intelligent campus experience via resources optimisation and advancing planetary health initiatives. by YBrs. Prof. Ts. Dr. Edy Tonnizam bin Mohamad |
25 mins. |
| 12:10 pm |
Pillar 3: Sustainability View Slide SO5: Ensure institutional sustainability through cost-efficient operations and long-term talent succession in strategic areas. by YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Sharil bin Abdullah |
25 mins. |
| 12:35 pm |
Pillar 4: Humanities & Well-Being View Slide SO6: Empower economic and educational transformation through strategic capacity building and industry integration. by YBrs. Prof. Dr. Johari bin Surif |
25 mins. |
| 1:00 pm |
Lunch @ Temasya Restaurant & Prayers |
2 hrs. |
Dress Code: Smart Casual
| Time |
Activity |
Duration |
| 3:00 pm |
Presentation Session #2 Presentation: 15 mins + Q&A: 10 mins each UTM Technopolis View Slide by YBrs. Prof. Ts. Dr. Edy Tonnizam bin Mohamad |
25 mins. |
| 3:25 pm |
Faculty of Medical Engineering and Sciences (FMES) View Slide by YBrs. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Asnida binti Abdul Wahab |
25 mins. |
| 3:50 pm |
UTM Johor – Singapore Special Economic Zone (UTM JS-SEZ) View Slide by YBrs. Prof. Ts. Dr. Intan Zaurah binti Mat Darus |
25 mins. |
| 4:15 pm | Tea Break/ Free & Easy | 2 hrs. 45 mins. |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner @ Temasya Restaurant |
Dress Code: UTM Corporate Attire (Grey)
| Time |
Activity |
Duration |
| 6:30 am |
Breakfast @ Temasya Restaurant |
2 hrs. 15 min |
| 8:45 am |
Registration of Participants Day 2 Closed-Door Session @ Samudera Meeting Room, Level 1 Action Group Discussion @ Mentari 3 Convention Hall |
1 hr. 30 mins. |
| 10:15 am |
Tea Break & Check-out *Tea break will be served at Samudera & Mentari 3, respectively. All participants to convene to Mentari 3 Hall & room keys to be returned to secretariat. |
30 mins. |
| 10:45 am |
Concluding Remarks View Slide by YBrs. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry bin Mohd Rahim |
30 mins. |
| 11:15 am |
Chairman’s Closing Remarks View Slide by YBhg. Tan Sri Azman bin Hj. Mokhtar |
30 mins. |
| 11:45 am |
Group Photo Session |
15 mins. |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch @ Temasya Restaurant & Prayers Program Ends |
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PROGRAMME ‘S REFERENCES
REFERENCES
Here are the available documents ready for the programme.
The Venue
Main References
Opening Session Slides
Pillar Presentation Slides
Signature Projects Slides
PHOTOS FROM THE PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME GALLERY
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Contact Info
Email: strategymanagement@utm.my
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Office of Strategy & Corporate Affairs (OSCA)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru
Johor
