{
  "id": 16864237,
  "title": "UPTM puts sustainability at heart of digital transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/uptm-puts-sustainability-at-heart-of-digital-transformation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:17:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/feature/2026/10/1565466/uptm-puts-sustainability-heart-digital-transformation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) has been recognized for its focus on sustainability and human-centred learning in its digital transformation efforts, winning the National Tech Association of Malaysia's (Pikom) Digital Excellence Awards under the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) category. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Sharifah Syahirah Sy Shiekh emphasized that the university aims to be a leader in utilizing technology to address challenges rather than merely introducing digital systems. UPTM's commitment to sustainability is evident through its university-wide digital learning ecosystem, which has reduced paper-based processes and physical documentation, leading to tangible ESG and SDG outcomes. The initiative also includes online classes every Friday, reducing travel, fuel consumption, and emissions. AI has been integrated into the learning management system, reducing lecturers' time spent developing courses by about 50%. The university is also expanding AI education by launching its Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence programme, with a strong focus on digital capabilities as fundamental skills across various disciplines. UPTM's unified smart campus is built on partnerships, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 17 and collaborating with over 100 industries and universities worldwide. Students are actively involved in developing solutions, with 2,232 youths creating over 500 business innovations to address SME challenges.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) is placing sustainability and human-centred learning at the heart of its digital transformation, earning recognition at the National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) Digital Excellence Awards.",
  "key_points": [
    "UPTM wins Digital Excellence Awards for sustainability focus",
    "University-wide digital learning reduces paper processes",
    "AI integration cuts lecturers' course development time by 50%"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating artificial intelligence and digital ecosystems into the curriculum shifts the academic focus from mere technological adoption toward measurable environmental and social governance outcomes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}