General : Railway Passion Takes Young Malaysian To WSC Shanghai
From Mohamad Harith Mohamad Nizar SHANGHAI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- His passion for rail transport systems has taken Wan Hamiz Ozai Wan Hamidzi, 20, to the world stage.
SHANGHAI: Wan Hamiz Ozai Wan Hamidzi, a 20-year-old student at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Italy Design Institute (UniKL MIDI), is set to represent Malaysia in Rail Vehicle Technology at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026. His passion for rail transport systems began in school, and his interest was further fueled by exposure to major projects like the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and Mutiara Line.
Nearly three years of preparation have equipped him with the skills needed for the competition, which will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai. Despite feeling slightly nervous about competing against countries with established technical expertise, Wan Hamiz Ozai credits continuous guidance from experts and coaches for boosting his confidence.
Wan Hamiz Ozai's journey to the WorldSkills stage began as a technical assistant at the WorldSkills Malaysia University Challenge (WSUC) in 2023, followed by participation in the 2024 and 2025 editions. His coach, Mohd Firdaus Hassan, noted Wan Hamiz Ozai's natural talent and interest, which provided a strong foundation for developing the technical skills required for the competition.
The Malaysian contingent, including Wan Hamiz Ozai, is considered an underdog against the host country, China, due to the latter's advantage in equipment and technical personnel. However, Mohd Firdaus remains optimistic about Wan Hamiz Ozai's potential to make a positive impact at the competition.
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