{
  "id": 5671091,
  "title": "UniMAP accelerates AI, semiconductor research",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/unimap-accelerates-ai-semiconductor-research",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-04T23:35:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1525992/unimap-accelerates-ai-semiconductor-research"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is intensifying its research efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors to transform academic discoveries into practical applications that bolster Malaysia's industrial prowess. Vice-Chancellor Datuk Professor Dr Zaliman Sauli emphasized the university's dedication to delivering actionable solutions to real-world problems, particularly through strengthened industry collaborations, expanded international networks, and intensified applied research in sustainable energy, green manufacturing, digital transformation, and advanced technologies. Speaking at the Global Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology Congress 2026 (GTEST 2026) in Penang, Dr Zaliman underscored GTEST 2026's role in bridging the research-impact gap, aligning with UniMAP's mission to foster sustainable, high-impact solutions and prepare graduates for an ever-evolving landscape. GTEST 2026, which saw the exchange of over 500 research papers across 11 conferences and a product pitching session, featured prominent industry partners such as Renesas Semiconductor Malaysia, Aemulus Corporation, Toyo Tyre, AT&S, Altera, and Cancer Survivors Malaysia. These partnerships are anticipated to bolster research, innovation, and talent development, further cementing UniMAP's position as a key actor in academia-industry-global research networks.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is stepping up its artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor research drive to turn academic breakthroughs into practical solutions that strengthen Malaysia’s industrial competitiveness.",
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  "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."
}