Peninsula College

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Shaping Future Talent with Peninsula College’s Valued Industry Partners, Industry Advisory Panel, Industry Fellow and Programme Advisory Committee

Peninsula College’s unique Campus-in-Industry concept, supported by our esteemed Industry Partners, Industry Advisory Panel, Industry Fellow, and Programme Advisory Committee, play a crucial role in enhancing graduate employability. By providing our students with education directly within industrial settings, we ensure they are well-equipped to adapt to the ever-evolving workforce demands. This immersive learning experience empowers our students to thrive in their careers.

Our strong industry relationships allow us to continuously update our curricula to meet industry standards, integrate internships for hands-on experience, and provide comprehensive career development services. These collaborations create a beneficial ecosystem, equipping our graduates with job-ready skills and giving industries access to highly skilled professionals tailored to their needs.

About Industry Partners

Industry Collaboration

Peninsula College Forges Strong Partnerships Through Our Valued Industry Partners, Industry Advisory Partners And Programme Advisory Committee To Ensure Our Programmes Are Aligned With Current Industrial Trends.

Collaborative Partnerships Between Educational Institutions And Industries Are Vital To Adapt To Changing Industry Needs And Boost Graduates’ Employability. Our Key Strategies Include Maintaining The Relevance Of Curricula, Forging Strong Industrial Connections, Integrating Internships For Real-World Experience, And Offering Career Development Services.

These Partnerships Address Key Talent Shortages, Drive Innovation, And Contribute To Broader Economic And Societal Goals, Thus Forming A Symbiotic Relationship Where Higher Educational Institutions Produce Job-Ready Graduates While Industries Have Ready Access To A Pool Of Skilled Workforce Aligned With Their Needs.

Bosch Rexroth Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Mplex Technology Sdn Bhd

Smith & Nephew Operations Sdn Bhd

Boston Scientific Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Siliconmax ARVR Sdn Bhd

Continental Automotive Components Malaysia Sdn Bhd

GSH Technologies Sdn Bhd

Filpal (M) Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Seri Lee Teong Li

Chairman

FMM Penang

Dato’ Seri Loo Lee Lian

CEO

InvestPenang

Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan

CEO

FMM PENANG

Ts. Ng Kwang Ming

CEO

Digital Penang

Mr. Muhammad Ghaddaffi Sardar Mohamed

Director

MIDA Penang

Mr. Sayron Ruiz

Vice President Operations

General & Adminstration, Malaysia - Dexcom

Mr Royce Tan

Director

Bosch Rexroth

Ms. Jeannie Khoo Poh Gaik

Board Director

Aisling Group

Mr. Sui Keng Huat

Managing Director

INOKOM Corporation Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Fearghal Hennessy

Vice President Operations

Boston Scientific

Ms Biruntha Mooruthi 

Group CEO

TalentCorp

Yoong Gwo Sheng

Sr. Director, Operations

Lam Research

Mr. Liong Chian Min

Managing Director

Renesas Electronics

Mr. Thirukumaran S Doraisamy

Senior Director of Logistics

LAM Research

Ts. Tan Aik Keong

CEO

Agmo Holdings Berhad

Mr. Chia Chung Yeong (YC Chia)

Managing Director

Ticket2U Sdn Bhd

Mr. Lim Chee Seong

Director

Culturistic Sdn Bhd

Mr. Ravee Vasu

Director

Strategic Investments and Compliance at AT&S Kulim

Ms. Jeannie Khoo Poh Gaik

Board Director

Aisling Group

Ts. Dr. Ajayandaran Arumugam

General Manager

Carsem Semiconductor

Mr. Ernest Chan

Engineering Technology

  1. Dr. Wong Peng Wen, CEO of FILPAL Sdn Bhd
  2. Ir. Ts. Dr Khor Jeen Ghee, Director Tech Dev Q  Sys, Plexus 
  3. Elmi Abu Bakar. Assoc Prof, Dpt Dean , USM
  4. Ts Siew Peng Wah, CEO, Green Controls Technology
  5. Dr Zulhadi Zakaria, Dpt Director Academic, PSP

Hospitality And Tourism

  1. Dr Azilah Azmi, Assoc Prof, UiTM
  2. Dr Ahmad Edwin, Deputy Dean UUM
  3. Chin Poh Chin, Penang Tourist Guide Assoc
  4. Noriah Jaafar, Director TM Mumbai

Business & Accounting

  1. Dr Daisy, Assoc Prof USM
  2. Kuan Eu Jin, CRO, PKT Logistics
  3. Gagandeep Singh, MD Swarovski

Computer Science

  1. AK Tan, CEO, Founder Agmo
  2. Hairil Izwan, Country Mgr, CompTIA APAC
  3. Ts Lai Meng Tatt, Council TAM, IT Comm Head
  4. Mr Elemn Yeo, Site Reliability Engg Director, Dell Tech 
  5. Dr Zurinahni Zainol, Assoc Prof, Deputy Dean USM
  6. Dr Manmeet Mahinderjit Singh, Assoc Prof, USM

Logistics

  1. Dr Emy Ezura, UUM
  2. Wilson Christopher, Mgr, Smith & Nephew
  3. Jasmon Lim, Director Northern Ops, PKT
  4. Moh Syukhran, Head Commercial, Penang Port
  5. Ts Dr Sarifah, Assoc Prof, UiTM

Accounting

  1. Dr Ooi Chai Aun, Sr Lecturer, UUM
  2. Ms. Dayana Mastura, Lecturer, USM
  3. Ms. Lim Tan Chin, Lecturer, USM
  4. Mr. Liong Chian Min, Managing Director, Renesas
  5. Ms. Essie Leow Yun Shi, Sr Financial Analysis Advisor, Dell Technologies

Professor Dr Ian Pashby

Member
Advisor & Non-Executive Director
Peninsula Higher Education Group

Professor Ian Robert Pashby graduated from the University of Sheffield (UK) with a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and then worked in research and development for Rolls-Royce (aero engines). He joined the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick (UK) as a lecturer, was awarded his PhD for research in the processing of materials and subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer.

In 2000, he became Professor of Manufacturing Processes at the University of Nottingham (UK).

Professor Pashby moved to the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia Campus in 2007 to become Deputy Head. became Pro-Vice Chancellor and then CEO of the campus in 2008. Returning to the UK in 2013, he became Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Hull (UK). He moved back to Malaysia in 2017 to lead the Peninsula Higher Education Group as its Group President and in 2024 became the Advisor.