KUALA LUMPUR, 22 September 2025 – Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Asia Pacific University Sdn Bhd (APU) to establish a strategic collaboration in electric vehicle (EV) training and smart manufacturing initiatives.
The MoU, signed on 22 September 2025, aims to strengthen education, training, and industry capabilities in the EV and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Scope of Collaboration
According to the filing, the partnership will focus on:
- Development of EV/Hybrid maintenance, servicing and training programmes, including training facilities and certification modules.
- Integration of EV/Hybrid elements into academic programmes at APU.
- Collaboration on smart manufacturing initiatives, leveraging SIB’s proprietary Industrial IoT smart solution to provide experiential learning opportunities.
- Joint development of training modules and certifications in areas such as IoT integration, data analytics, and performance optimisation.
The MoU is effective immediately and will remain in force for five years, unless terminated earlier. It is non-binding and will be formalised in a definitive agreement later.
Strategic Rationale
SIB said the partnership aligns with its aspiration to be a thought leader in industrial technology, while supporting industry sustainability by nurturing future talent.
“The collaboration allows SIB to share its experience and capabilities in manufacturing, IoT, and EV servicing to shape the future talent pipeline,” the company said.
The execution of the MoU is not subject to shareholder or regulatory approvals, and none of the directors, major shareholders, or connected parties have any interest in the arrangement.
