The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and FMM Perak was officially signed on September 24, 2025. This MoU formalises a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening industry-academia partnerships, with a focus on creating meaningful impact in key areas such as talent development, research collaboration and workforce upskilling.

Following the signing of the MoU, UTAR and the Branch have agreed to hold biannual meetings to discuss and coordinate a range of joint initiatives and high-impact programmes aimed at delivering mutual benefits. These collaborative efforts are expected to particularly benefit FMM member companies through enhanced access to emerging talent, innovative research solutions and expanded opportunities for continuous professional development.