The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) once again emerged as a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth, attracting approximately 450,000 visitors from across the globe.
With 860 exhibitors from local and international participants, LIMA 2025 exhibited the latest technologies and strategic partnerships vital to Malaysia’s aerospace and maritime sectors.
UniKL’s presence at LIMA 2025 through its Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT), was not merely a participation; it was a transformative landmark.
Under the visionary leadership of its Chairman, YB Dato’ Sri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali, UniKL has clearly cemented its critical role in producing a robust pipeline of industry-ready professionals in the aviation and maritime fields.
This is validated through the establishment of five strategic Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) between UniKL MIAT and leading aviation industry players, including Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Galaxy Aerospace (M) Sdn Bhd, Global Turbine Asia Sdn Bhd, Pen Aviation Sdn Bhd, and Aerostar Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd.
Through these transformative collaborations, UniKL MIAT is poised to broaden its influence and deliver an even greater impact within the aerospace and aviation ecosystem.
As YB Dato’ Sri Sh Mohmed Puzi aptly stated: “We hope these collaborations will continue, particularly to enable our students at UniKL MIAT to gain the expertise and skills aligned with industry needs.
“I hope that this programme will be sustained and, most importantly, that it will not only support our national industry but, one day allow us to produce talents and specialists who can serve at the international level as well, Insya-Allah.”
Dr. Mohd Hafizi Shamsudin, Dean of UniKL MIAT, echoed this optimism and acknowledged that LIMA 2025 has presented UniKL with tremendous potential for industrial linkages.
“Beyond the five MoAs signed, many companies expressed keen interest in the unique Teaching Factory concept we introduced — a model built on close collaboration with industry.
“This approach has captured significant attention, and we foresee expanding partnerships locally and internationally, especially in aerospace,” he noted.
UniKL’s maritime segment, showcased through the business arms UniKL Resources Sdn Bhd (URSB), Centre for Water Engineering Technology (CWET), and Asian Marine Design Centre (AMDeC), further emphasised its multifaceted expertise, strengthening the university’s reputation as a premier institution in maritime and aerospace education.
LIMA 2025’s resounding success not only highlighted Malaysia’s strategic position in global aerospace and maritime industries but also reinforced UniKL’s role as a critical catalyst in talent development, innovation, and industry collaboration.
As UniKL continues to soar under the steadfast leadership of YB Dato’ Sri Sh Mohmed Puzi, its vision to empower the next generation of aviation and maritime professionals remains unwavering — ensuring the nation’s skies and seas are navigated by world-class experts for decades to come.
