KUALA LUMPUR: Uzma Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) to collaborate on renewable energy, aerospace and defence maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technology, and Bumiputera talent and vendor development.
It said the collaboration will include a strategic partnership in renewable energy and energy efficiency involving Mara's assets, and marine engineering solutions for the oil and gas industry, including vessel MRO services for the aerospace and defence sectors.
There would be an academic and executive programme delivered through Institusi Pendidikan Mara in leadership, AI, renewable energy, Internet of Things and related fields. Human capital development will be conducted through industrial training and apprenticeship programmes in energy, AI and engineering.
The parties will develop and empower Mara Bumiputera vendors through participation in Uzma group's value chain, including knowledge transfer and technical capability enhancement.
They will also explore strategic investment opportunities in new energy, engineering technologies, energy transition and carbon management, aligned with environment, social and governance (ESG) objectives.