| No. | Date | Event |
| 1 | 4-Jan-23 | Meet Dato Seri Wee at MCA for the discussion on how to strategize CRIE |
| 2 | 13-Jan-23 | MOU signing ceremony between UTAR and KTMB at KTMB KL Headquater UTAR has signed MOU with KTMB at KTMB Corporate Headquarters on 13 January 2023. The representatives from UTAR are Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Ts. Prof. Faidz bin Abd. Rahman, Ts. Dr Yap Wun She, and Ir. Dr Chua Kein Huat. The representatives from KTMB are YBhg. Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin (CEO), YBrs. Suhaimi Yaacob (COO), YBrs. Ir Ahmad Nizam Mohamad Amin (CTO), and staff. Both parties agreed to the following goals and objectives as part of their collaboration programmes: a. To initiate joint projects involving collaborative research and to share expertise and joint development of research; b. To facilitate exchanges of ideas and facilities among the Parties, including attachment and mutual visits by staff members to pursue research, curriculum development, and to participate in seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. relevant to the industry; c. To facilitate industrial study visits of UTAR undergraduate and postgraduate students and mutual visits by staff members of the Parties where appropriate for the purpose of enhancing learning experience, professional development and curriculum development; d. To facilitate industrial placement for UTAR students; e. To provide professional training to KTMB in the relevant fields.   |
| 3 | 19-Jan-23 | Meeting at Invest Selangor, UTAR CRIE has been nominated as the council member |
| 4 | 15-Feb-23 | Ir. Dr. Chua presented at Huawei Malaysia digital Summit 2023 with the title "Safety Features in Huawei PV Inverters" |
| 5 | 17-27 Feb 23 | Go REHAU Germany to attend training on power rail.
Sign MOU with REHAU. The collaboration between UTAR and REHAU Polymer Sdn Bhd was substantiated with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, held on 24 February 2023, at REHAU, Germany. Present on behalf UTAR were UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering (CRIE) Chairperson Assoc Prof Ir Dr Chua Kein Huat, and Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) academic Dr Hau Lee Cheun. From REHAU, the MoU documents were signed by Director of Railway Solution, Asia Pacific Region of REHAU Polymer Sdn Bhd Andrew Chong, and witnessed by Director Railway Solutions (Commercial) Andy Waechter. Other REHAU representatives also included, Director of Industry Dr Ralf Dingeldein, Manager Technical Thomas Deistler, Commercial Manager Andreas Posselt, Senior Product Manager Stefen Degel, Engineers Christian Knevelkamp and Steve Golbs, Product Engineer Julia Seidel, and Sales Support Anne Hinkelmann and Fanny Ebel. Andrew Chong, who was appointed as the Industry Research Advisor at the signing ceremony, had previously visited UTAR in November and December 2022, to discuss on ways to help CRIE develop and grow. Chong on his ongoing short term plan is to position CRIE as an international name in the South East Asia Region. At the same time both Chong and Dr Chua had drawn up a three year plan to make CRIE as the technological gateway for German technology to enter the asian market. They will first focus on the South East Asia and German markets for the initial two years. These intended effort is in line with the Malaysia government aspiration to be a developed nation by creating more high value job for the nation. The visit by Andrew Chong to UTAR also facilitated discussions with LKC FES and Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR) on potential collaborations with REHAU. Prior to the signing ceremony, Dr Chua and Dr Hau participated in the training on “Power Rail System and Technology Training Course”, organised by REHAU. The training included information on power rail systems, laboratory visits, and equipment tests. Dr Chua and Dr Hau received more insights on the installation and maintenance of power rail system, gapping study, cover systems, and development of power rail system. The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) was also carried out during the visit.  From left: Knevelkamp, Waechter, Chong, Prof Goi, Dr Chua and Dr Ralf Dingeldein Seated from left: Waechter, Chong, Prof Goi, and Dr Chua at the signing ceremony  From left photo: Dr Chua and Dr Hau receiving their training certificates from Director for 3rd Rail Udo Meinel at the signing ceremony All smiles for the VIPs after the MoU signing ceremony  A visit to the power rail showcase site |
| 6 | 1-Mar-23 | Meet Majestic Engineering to discuss about retrofitting the KTMB's diesel loco into battery loco. |
| 7 | 16-Mar-23 | Meet the minister of MOT at Parliament |
| 8 | 23-Mar-23 | Meet Majestic Engineering and CRRC Dalian |
| 9 | 28, 30 March, 4 & 6 April 23 | Conduct a seminar on "Malaysian's Railway Development- Challenges and Opportunities" via online |
| 10 | 10-Apr-23 | Meet Majestic Engineering for further discussion of retrofitting diesel-loco into bat-loco |
| 11 | 11-Apr-23 | Meet YB Yeo Bee Yin for discussion about carbon neutrality |
| 12 | 11-Apr-23 | Meet Andrew and discuss about forming of Asia Pacific Power Rail Center |
| 13 | 4-May-23 | Invited as speaker to talk about "Electricity Hike" at 8 TV program "Daily Delight" |
| 14 | 24-May-23 | Dinner with the guests from Rehau Germany |
| 15 | 29-May-23 | Rehau guests visited UTAR and have discussion with UTAR Vice President Prof Goi. |
| 16 | 23-Jun-23 | Eurocham CEO visited UTAR President |
| 17 | 23-Jun-23 | Tech-store Eugene sponsored RM5000 to Dr Shee's project and hand-over cheque to him |
| 18 | 3-Jun-23 | MOU signing ceremony between UTAR, MESB, and CRRC |
| 19 | 10-Jul-23 | Meeting MESB and CRRC for project discussion. |
| 20 | 13-Jul-23 | Visit to S.E. Asia largest ESS at Singapore and attend the Huawei Summit |
| 21 | 14-Jul-23 | Visit Strides Singapore for potential collaboration |
| 22 | 22 - 26 July 23 | Visit to China Inner Mongolia UTAR once again proved its commitment to academic excellence and global cooperation when it received an esteemed invitation from Beijing Jiaotong University to attend the "High-level Forum and Achievement Exhibition on the Joint Training of International Talents on Rail Transit (JTITRT)" which took place at Baotou City, Inner Mongolia, China from 23 until 26 July 2023. With over 30 experts from seven economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Russia and Mongolia, the forum aimed to foster communication and collaboration among the Belt and Road countries. UTAR was proud to have Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Assoc Prof Ir Dr Ling Lloyd and LKC FES Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering Chairperson Assoc Prof Ir Dr Chua Kein Huat representing the university at the prestigious international event. The “Joint Training of International Talents on Rail Transit” forum is an invaluable platform for academics and experts to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and build partnerships among participating nations. As countries continue to develop their rail transit infrastructure, such collaboration is essential to tackle common challenges and capitalise on shared opportunities. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has opened up immense possibilities for cooperation, and this forum further reinforces its mission of connectivity and mutual prosperity. The primary objective of the JTITRT forum was to enhance communication and cooperation among the Belt and Road countries in the domain of rail transit. By bringing together experts and scholars from various nations, the event provided an avenue to facilitate open dialogue, knowledge transfer, and the exploration of innovative solutions to address the growing demands of the rail transit sector. Through the exchange of ideas, the participants were able to learn from each other’s experiences, understand unique challenges faced by different regions, and collectively work towards comprehensive solutions. UTAR’s inclusion in the esteemed delegation for the JTITRT forum is a testament to the University’s commitment to excellence in education and research. Dr Ling and Dr Chua are academics and experts in their respective fields, well-equipped to represent UTAR and Malaysia on this international stage. Their presence will undoubtedly showcase UTAR’s capabilities in the field of rail transit and highlight UTAR’s dedication to contributing to the progress of rail transportation, not just within Malaysia but across the Belt and Road countries. Participation in the JTITRT forum opened up exciting possibilities for UTAR to collaborate with other institutions and experts in the field of rail transit. As a leading Malaysian university, UTAR leverage on this platform to establish partnerships, engage in joint research projects and explore opportunities for student and faculty exchanges. Such collaborations not only benefit the academic community but also contribute to the advancement of rail transit technologies and practices on a global scale.  From left: Dr Ling and Dr Chua at Beijing Jiaotong University  From left: Dr Ling and Dr Chua visiting the Baotou Railway College
 From left: Sichuan Aixueyi Technology Co. Ltd Sales Director Zhang Yong, Sichuan Aixueyi Technology Co. Ltd General Manager An Jiameng, Dr Ling, Dr Chua and Sichuan Aixueyi Technology Co. Ltd Technical Director Man Dapeng |
| 23 | 27-Jul-23 | Meeting with Dr Leonard, the Director of AEE Asian Pacific Rim Development |
| 24 | 3-Aug-23 | Visit Eurocham to discuss the forum and award |
| 25 | 8-Aug-23 | Meeting with Huadong University. Will send the slides for collaboration to them |
| 26 | 21-Aug-23 | Meeting at Eurocham to discuss the forum and award |
| 27 | 22-Aug-23 | Meeting at KTMB to propose battery-electric locomotive |
| 28 | 23-Aug-23 | Invite the engineers from Pekat Sdn Bhd to give a talk at 2pm-3pm, KB211 on "Lightning Protection System Design" |
| 29 | 12-Sep-23 | Serve as a moderator on the 6th Seminar on Twin Parks Cooperation between Malaysia-China |
| 30 | 13-Sep-23 | Attend the ESG Imperative Series, Eurocham |
| 31 | 18-Sep-23 | Meeting Tech-Store CEO for project discussion |
| 32 | 26-Oct-23 | Signing ceremony with Huadong University |
| 33 | 6 & 7 Nov 23 | Attended the MRDC Symposium |
| 34 | 6-Nov-23 | Attend interview by 8 TV for money matters |
| 35 | 14-Nov-23 | Meeting at MRDC, together with MESB to present the bat-elec loco proposal |
| 36 | 23-Nov-23 | Meeting with CRRC at Bangsar office for bat-elec loco |
| 37 | 24-Nov-23 | Visit Huawei for project collaboration discussion |
| 38 | 28-Nov-23 | Meeting with Meta Bright at Hilton KL for project discussion |
| 39 | 29-Nov-23 | Talk by Dr Chua: Fighting Global Warming via Decarbonization to UTAR students |
| 40 | 30-Nov-23 | Meeting with Meta Bright at Sunway Velocity for project discussion |
| 41 | 1-Dec-23 | Attend Invest Selangor committee member meeting at Saujana Impian |
| 42 | 4-Dec-23 | Meeting Mr Chelvam from SMH Rail for HSR discussion |