Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) signed a 'Joint Declaration' with another Malaysian University, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) during the recent working visit to Malaysian universities.

Signing on behalf of ITB was the Vice Chancellor, Dato Paduka Dr Hj Omar bin Hj Khalid while UHTM was represented by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Dato' Dr Mohd Noh Dalimin, a press release stated.

The 'Joint Declaration' was a starting point for both institutions to establish links and to regularly consult each other to work out collaborative activities and exchanges prior to signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The 'Joint Declaration' was signed to recognise preceding efforts in regional collaborations for higher education development between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.

Prior to the signing, a roundtable discussion was held between the member delegates. Among the issues discussed were collaborative activities in areas that involve exchange of staff and students, collaboration on research projects, joint seminars, publications and supervisions and other areas to be mutually agreed in the future.

UTHM is the pioneer and one of the four technical universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of academic programmes in all disciplines.

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