TAR UMT Lends Expertise to JPK for IoT Competition at Hari Profesion Teknikal Negara (HPTN) Butterworth

Butterworth, Malaysia – 11 and 12 December 2024 – TAR UMT staff members played a key role in supporting Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), Kementerian Sumber Manusia in the successful organization of an Internet of Things (IoT) competition held during the Hari Profesion Teknikal Negara at PICCA, Butterworth. This event, organized by the Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR), aimed to promote STEM education and innovation among 12 teams from polytechnic and undergraduate students. The TAR UMT staff members who assisted were Assoc. Prof Ts Dr Tew Yiqi, Mr Wong Wai Zhong and Ms Joan Hau.

TAR UMT's involvement encompassed various aspects of the competition, including:

Curriculum Development: TAR UMT staff provided valuable insights and expertise in developing the competition's curriculum, ensuring its alignment with industry standards and best practices in IoT, that aligned with the set criteria from WorldSkills Malaysia and Asean levels.
Technical Consultation: The team offered technical guidance and support to JPK in setting up the competition infrastructure, including tools and equipment in hardware, software, and networking requirements.
Judging and Evaluation: The competition involved judges from TAR UMT, CIAST and UKM for evaluating participants' test projects based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, and technical proficiency.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Tew Yiqi with Judges from UKM and CIAST

Participants were working on developing IoT system prototypes

using Raspberry Pi and ESP32 module

Example of IoT Prototype solution

This collaborative effort between TAR UMT and JPK highlighted the commitment of both institutions to advancing STEM education, as well as promoting IoT skill sets in Malaysia. By leveraging their expertise and resources, they provided a valuable platform for polytechnic students to showcase their skills and creativity in the rapidly evolving field of IoT.

The IoT competition successfully engaged participants in a challenging and rewarding experience, fostering their problem-solving abilities and encouraging innovation. It also provided valuable exposure to real-world applications of IoT technology.

Mr. Wong Wai Zhong and Ms. Joan Hau received certificates of appreciation from the organizer