The two-week study visit by faculty and students from the Asian Institute of Cambodia (AIC) at Twintech International University College of Technology has concluded successfully, strengthening ASEAN educational cooperation and opening a new chapter in international student exchange and academic collaboration within the ASEAN region.
Over the course of fourteen days, participants engaged in a rich mix of specialised academic courses, hands-on AI workshops, and cross-cultural interactions.
The interactive classroom sessions, guest lectures by experts in Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and International Business, as well as opportunities for the students to participate in regular academic activities alongside Twintech students. These arrangements provided the students with valuable opportunities to broaden their academic knowledge, enhance their professional competencies, experience an international learning environment, and gain a deeper understanding of Malaysia’s higher education system and multicultural society.
On November 1, 2026, the programme culminated in a formal graduation ceremony at Twintech, bringing the study visit to a memorable close and laying a solid foundation for future partnership between both institutions.
Inspiring Words for Future Growth
At the graduation ceremony, Professor Dr. Selvaraj Oyyan Pillay, Vice President of Twintech, delivered an inspiring keynote address. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the AIC faculty and students for their active participation and warmly congratulated all participants on completing the curriculum. He further went on to say that this academic exchange represents more than a short-term educational visit. It is an important step towards strengthening institutional cooperation, promoting international academic engagement, fostering cultural understanding, and establishing a lasting partnership between the Asian Institute of Cambodia and Twintech International University College of Technology
Praising the students’ enthusiasm and proactive spirit, Prof. Dr. Selvaraj encouraged them to integrate their classroom learnings and practical experiences into their future academic journeys, continually broadening their international perspectives and honing their overall capabilities.
Gratitude and Shared Camaraderie
During the exchange and reflection session, representatives from the Asian Institute of Cambodia extended their deep appreciation to Twintech for its warm reception and meticulous arrangements. They noted that the thoughtfully designed itinerary offered invaluable learning experiences while deepening mutual understanding through cross-cultural dialogue.
Exchanging Tokens of Goodwill
To honour the host university, AIC faculty and students presented commemorative gifts to Twintech. Prof. Dr. Selvaraj Oyyan Pillay and Mr. Leo Shao from the International Center accepted the gifts on behalf of the university. The exchange symbolised not only mutual respect and appreciation, but also shared aspirations for sustained long-term collaboration.
Expanding Horizons Across ASEAN
While the study visit has drawn to a close, cross-border educational engagement between the two institutions will continue to grow. This visit stands as a concrete testament to Twintech’s commitment to driving internationalisation and promoting ASEAN higher education partnerships.
Moving forward, Twintech International University College of Technology will continue leveraging its international platform to expand cooperative networks across ASEAN and beyond and creating richer, cross-cultural learning opportunities for young scholars while advancing international resource-sharing.