Uzma Bhd has partnered with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) to explore opportunities in renewable energy, aerospace and defence maintenance, marine engineering, and strategic investments linked to energy transition and technology development.
The petroleum engineering company said the collaboration is formalised through a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on May 3.
Uzma said the partnership will also focus on developing talent pipelines through academic and executive programmes under Institusi Pendidikan Mara (IPMA), including leadership and artificial intelligence (AI) training, as well as industrial training and apprenticeship opportunities.
The initiative aims to provide Mara graduates, particularly from technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, with industry exposure and support the growth of Bumiputera vendors in the energy and technology sectors.
Group CEO Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed said the collaboration will help align training with real industry needs and strengthen vendor development across key sectors including oil and gas and renewable energy.
He added that closer industry–institution cooperation is key to ensuring talent development remains relevant, practical and future-ready.
Uzma shares closed 0.5 sen lower at 44.5 sen on Monday, giving the group a market capitalisation of RM269 million.
