KUKA Robotic Automation and Tech Dome Penang signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, marking a significant milestone in Penang’s journey towards becoming a future-ready, technology-driven state under the Penang2030 vision.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo, who highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration in advancing STEM education, robotics skills development, and industrial awareness among the younger generation.
The MoU was signed by KUKA Southeast Asia chief executive officer Tean Shen Zen and Tech Dome Penang chief executive officer Khoo Boo Wooi.
“By joining hands with Tech Dome Penang, the state’s flagship Science Discovery Centre, we are meaningfully bridging industry and education,” Jagdeep said during a press conference at his office in Komtar.
“In today’s era, where digital skills and robotics are no longer optional but essential, partnerships like this are vital to equipping our future workforce with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
He also emphasised Penang’s strong foundation in the electrical and electronics manufacturing sector and noted the state’s ongoing efforts to complement this with strategic investments in education and talent development.
“With this MoU, KUKA will not only share its global expertise but also help make robotics more accessible to all levels of society through its collaboration with Tech Dome Penang,” he added.
As part of the collaboration, KUKA plans to present Tech Dome Penang with an additional robotic arm, complementing the over two-metre-high robotic arm it previously donated.
Khoo shared that since its establishment in 2016, Tech Dome has welcomed 1.3 million student visitors.
Also present at the signing ceremony were J. Philip Vincent, the special adviser (industry) to Jagdeep; Oun Sui Leng, Tech Dome Penang senior marketing and communication manager; and KUKA area sales manager Soo Win Sen.
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix by Darwina Mohd Daud