The Inaugural SITWE2024 Symposium Unfolds Global Insights and Innovation
The Inaugural SITWE2024 Symposium Unfolds Global Insights and Innovation The first-ever International Symposium on Information Technology and Web Engineering (SITWE2024) took place virtually from 23 -24 October 2024. Organised by the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) in collaboration with MMU Press and the Center for Digital Innovations (previously known as the Center for Web Engineering), SITWE2024 gathered global experts and researchers under the theme “Towards Diversity and Sustainability,” paving the way for impactful exchanges on the future of ICT. The event opened with an inspiring address by Dr. Sharlene Thiagarajah, CEO of TM R&D, and was officially launched with a speech by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President of MMU. Also in attendance was Prof. Dr. Tan Siow Hooi, Director of MMU Press. Featuring six parallel sessions, the symposium explored cutting-edge topics including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, machine learning, and web engineering, cultivating a dynamic environment for…
MMU Press Celebrates Global Family Business Day 2024 with Insightful Networking Session
MMU Press Celebrates Global Family Business Day 2024 with Insightful Networking Session On 28 November 2024, MMU Press hosted a special networking session to celebrate Global Family Business Day 2024 at the Cyberjaya campus. Themed “Family Business Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Dialogue Series: Born into a Family Business—A Blessing or a Curse?”, the event was organised in collaboration with BG International Sdn. Bhd. and brought together family business leaders and entrepreneurs to explore sustainability, legacy, and entrepreneurship. The session featured three speakers who captivated the audience with their unique journeys and insights. Puan Siti Khawa Janah Nasuha, Chief Executive Officer of Rempah Ratus Mak Siti, shared her inspiring journey of building her company while preserving her family’s legacy. She highlighted the importance of earning respect and overcoming challenges in a family business. Puan Liyana Marzuki, a media activist and the accidental author of Jangan Pajak Otak, spoke about her transformative life…
MMU Press Holds Publishing Workshop in Cyberjaya and Melaka Campus
MMU Press held two Publishing Workshops for potential authors who are interested in kickstarting their writing projects and publishing with MMU Press. Entitled “A Guide to Publishing Your Book with MMU Press”, the first session was held for the Cyberjaya staff and the other for the Melaka staff. The Cyberjaya workshop was carried out at FCM Meeting Room B, Level 1 on 16 January 2024 from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants from Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM), Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) and Faculty of Management were very engaged and interested to find out the best way to publish their ideas and findings. The Melaka workshop was held at i-Trade Lab, Level 5, Block A on 18 January 2024 from 10.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants from Faculty of Law (FOL), Faculty of Business (FOB), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) and Faculty of Information Science and Technology…
MMU Press Editors Holds Virtual Sharing Session on Book Publishing
On 11 March 2024, MMU Press held a virtual sharing session for aspiring authors to get first-hand information from MMU Press Editors. The session entitled "A Guide to Publishing: Edited Book and Reference/Textbook” was hosted on Google Meet to encourage and enable a large number of aspiring authors to attend. The first session was conducted by Dr. Hawa Rahmat of the Learning Institute of Empowerment (LiFE), who shared her trials and tribulations in publishing a reference book/textbook. The second session was carried out by Ms. Tan Su-Mae of the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST), who then focused on her experiences when publishing her edited book. While both presenters faced unique challenges to finalize their creations, they both agreed on how worthwhile the process was, and how satisfied they were with birthing a printed book. MMU Press hopes this will inspire the many enthusiastic participants to submit and publish…
MMU Press to collaborate with BG International to Publish Legacy Entrepreneurship Book
On 7 March 2024, MMU Press sealed the deal with BG International to publish the Legacy Entrepreneurship Book Project. This ceremony was in conjunction with The Inaugural BG International Family Business Sustainability Dialogues Series held at Cyberview Resort & Spa, Selangor. The event was attended by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, who delivered her keynote address during the event, held in celebration of International Women’s Day 2024. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President of MMU commended the commitment of all entrepreneurial partners for supporting this publication during his speech. During the event, a dialogue series titled “Celebrating Women as the Backbone of Successful Family Business” was carried out with two panelists, namely Dato’ Freida Mohd Pilus, Founder of Cempaka Education Group and Dato’ Hazimah Zainuddin, Group Executive Chairman of Hyrax Oil Sdn. Bhd. They shared their personal journey on…
JETAP is now indexed in MyCite
JETAP is now indexed in MyCite
