Tsinghua SIGS IOE Delegation Visits Malaysia for Exchange and Collaboration

On July 8, 2025, the Youth Delegation from the Institute of Ocean Engineering (IOE) at Tsinghua University’s Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS), currently on an overseas field research trip to Singapore and Malaysia, arrived in Kuala Lumpur and successfully visited the University of Malaya and its Faculty of Engineering. The exchange was both academic and cultural, with in-depth discussions centered on research directions, academic collaboration, and regional marine technologies. This visit laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between Tsinghua University and the University of Malaya. The delegation was joined by President of the Tsinghua Alumni Association of Malaysia (AGTHUM), Hong Zi Shen, and Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Gan Yee Chin for the exchange and site visit.

Evening Alumni Salon: Sharing Culture, Careers, and Campus Updates

That evening, under the coordination of Secretary-General Fabian Kong, the AGTHUM hosted an engaging and heartfelt salon at his company. Participating alumni included Hong ZI Shen, Yong Bei Sheng, Edison Wong, and Tan Kah Chun. The IOE delegation was led by Professor Mei Hongwei and team leader Dong Peng, comprising 12 members. A face-to-face dialogue took place between the alumni and delegation members, covering topics such as Malaysia’s cultural background, education system, and employment environment. The alumni also shared their career experiences in Malaysia and provided updates on the development of Tsinghua and the global alumni network.

Key Highlights of the Exchange

The alumni offered the delegation detailed insights into Malaysia’s education system, linguistic diversity, cross-cultural adaptation, and student life. They also discussed local industry conditions, personal job-seeking experiences, and career development paths, offering valuable and practical advice. The group then collectively reviewed Tsinghua's recent advancements in research and institutional development, along with updates on overseas alumni association initiatives. Five alumni currently working in Malaysia shared their professional and personal journeys, strengthening the bond between the alumni association and the delegation while deepening mutual understanding and cooperation.

Alumni Association’s Message and Vision

The AGTHUM warmly welcomed the IOE delegation and expressed gratitude for the trust and support shown by the visiting team. President Mr. Fang Qiyan noted that such exchanges not only strengthen the connection between the university and its overseas alumni but also offer students a real-world perspective of the broader Asian region. The association remains committed to fostering deeper cooperation between Tsinghua and Malaysia’s academic and industrial sectors, building a more robust global alumni platform and contributing to a cross-border, cross-cultural alumni ecosystem.

This visit organically linked the academic exchange in the morning with the alumni engagement in the evening. From the strategic direction of the IOE field program to the academic resources of the University of Malaya, and finally to the alumni-led experience sharing, the event fully embodied the association’s core mission: “Connection, Service, and Development.” It also laid a firm foundation for future multi-dimensional cooperation.