Written By Ts. ChM. Dr. Nor Suriani Sani and
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Muhamad Azizi Mat Yajid
Edited by Nuratiqah Imani binti Noordin
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Desaru, 5 February 2026 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with the Association of Materials, Vibration & Insulation Practitioners, Malaysia (AMVIP), successfully organised the Asset Integrity Management Forum & Technology Showcase 2026 at Four Points by Sheraton, Desaru, Johor. The event attracted more than 150 industry professionals from Malaysia’s petrochemical, oleochemical, oil and gas, energy, marine and water sectors. Carrying the theme “Maintenance, Inspection & Monitoring for Petrochemical, Oleochemical, Oil & Gas, Energy, Marine & Water Industries”, the forum served as a platform for industry experts, researchers, academics, technology providers and decision-makers to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration in asset integrity management.
The event highlighted the importance of effective maintenance, systematic inspection, and smart monitoring technologies in ensuring the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of critical industrial assets such as power plants, ports, offshore platforms, and pipelines.
In his welcoming remarks, Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Muhamad Azizi Mat Yajid highlighted the importance of industry–academia
collaboration in producing practical industrial solutions. The programme was officiated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sabrinah Binti Adam, who reaffirmed UTM’s commitment to sustainable university–industry partnerships.
The forum featured keynote presentations by experts from Malakoff Power Berhad, Johor Port Berhad and UTM. Participants were also introduced to various technologies, including corrosion monitoring systems, structural health monitoring solutions, UTM’s R-WIPER raw-water pipeline exploration robot and a low-wind-speed horizontal-axis wind turbine.
Supported by various industry sponsors, the event aligned with UTM ASCEND 2030 by promoting impact-driven research, strategic industry engagement and sustainable innovation. The forum further strengthened UTM’s role as a trusted partner in advancing safe, reliable and sustainable industrial practices in Malaysia.
