SHAH ALAM, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting strategic international partnerships, particularly Malaysia-South Korea collaborations in healthcare technology, translational research and industry-academia integration.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the ministry’s goal is clear: to cultivate a future-ready, globally competitive workforce, strengthen innovation pipelines, and ensure Malaysian institutions remain at the forefront of emerging technologies.
“Such collaborations not only elevate our research capacity but also strengthen Malaysia’s research ecosystem, enabling the development of home-grown innovations, nurturing high-value talent, fostering industry engagement, and accelerating the translation of research into real-world clinical practice.
“This is essential if Malaysia is to remain competitive in the global innovation landscape,” he said at the launch of the Robotic Exoskeleton Angel Legs M20 at Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam here today.
The Robotic Exoskeleton Angel Legs M20 is the result of UiTM’s strategic collaboration with South Korean partners, particularly Angel Robotics.
The partnership provides an essential platform for technology transfer, training opportunities for staff and students, as well as high-impact collaborative research in robotic rehabilitation.
Elaborating further, Zambry said the Robotic Exoskeleton Angel Legs M20 represents a transformative breakthrough, an impactful, patient-centred technology that enhances mobility, accelerates rehabilitation, restores independence and improves quality of life.
“It embodies how cutting-edge robotics and digital solutions can revolutionise clinical care, while supporting Malaysia’s national digital agenda across higher education and healthcare services
“I wish this initiative every success. May the Robotic Exoskeleton Angel Legs M20 bring lasting benefits to patients, families, healthcare providers and society at large. May it serve as a catalyst for more innovation, stronger partnerships and a healthier, more resilient Malaysia,” he said.
Meanwhile, UiTM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin said the launch of the Robotic Exoskeleton Angel Legs M20 marks a significant leap forward in the quality of rehabilitation services at HASA UiTM, further reinforcing the hospital’s role as a high-technology rehabilitation referral centre.
He also said the initiative aligns with UiTM’s aspiration to achieve global excellence through internationally benchmarked university teaching hospital services, driven by innovation, research and strategic collaboration.
“This technological initiative also supports UiTM’s objectives as an institution of higher learning, underscoring the university’s commitment to delivering world-class, advanced education.
“The integration of the Robotic Exoskeleton Angel Legs M20 into patient care and education will position UiTM at the forefront of leading-edge scholarly knowledge, while contributing to the provision of conducive infrastructure and a state-of-the-art digital ecosystem,” he added.
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