Pekan, 18 June 2026 – The Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEE), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), successfully organised the Student Technology Exhibition and Presentation (STEP) 2026, a platform that showcased students’ research, design, and innovation as a manifestation of excellence in Project-Based Learning.

A total of 268 projects were exhibited, covering various courses and academic components, including 40 Undergraduate Research Project (URP) projects, 58 Semester Design Project (SDP) projects, 36 Integrated Design Project (IDP) projects, 16 Capstone Projects, 117 Final Year Projects (FYP), and 1 Team Oriented Project Study (TOPS) project.

Through this exhibition, students had the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity, innovation, and ability to solve real-world problems through the application of knowledge and technical skills acquired throughout their studies. The exhibited projects also reflected FTKEE’s commitment to producing graduates who are competent, innovative, and prepared to meet industry demands.

To ensure high-quality evaluation aligned with industry expectations, 12 industry evaluators were invited to assess the competing projects. Notably, some of the evaluators were FTKEE alumni, highlighting the strong connection between the faculty and industry in empowering talent development and enhancing graduate employability.

STEP 2026 was not merely a project presentation platform but also an important avenue for cultivating a culture of research, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among students. The programme also provided students with the opportunity to receive direct feedback from industry experts, enabling them to improve the quality of their projects and strengthen their readiness before entering the professional world.

Congratulations and well done to all students, supervising lecturers, industry evaluators, and all parties who contributed to the success of STEP 2026. May this programme continue to serve as a catalyst for innovations that create positive impacts on industry, society, and the nation.

STEP 2026 Award Winners

Best Project Award

Final Year Project (FYP)

1st Place — Mohd Amir Shahril Bin Shaiful Azhar, IoT Solar-Powered Floating Fish Feeder, Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Zainah Binti Md. Zain.

2nd Place — Muhammad Adipfarydzwan Bin Muhammed Nazri, Monkey Repellent Robot, Supervisor: Dr. Nurulfadzilah Binti Hasan.

3rd Place — Syed Naufal Hakim Bin Syed Abu Thahir, Smart Productivity Study Lamp with Automated Environmental Compensation (SPACE), Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Noorazliza Binti Sulaiman.

Senior Design Project (SDP)

1st Place — Steewart Aaron A/L Silvester, Deep Learning and Computer Vision for Real-Time Sitting Posture Monitoring, Supervisor: Dr. Marlina Binti Yakno.

2nd Place — Mor Yok Then, Smart Hospital Visitor Management System, Supervisor: Ts. Amran Bin Abdul Hadi.

3rd Place — Muhammad Ameer Bin Nor Saharudin, Real-Time Power Monitoring and Analysis System, Supervisor: Ts. Muhamad Ridzuan Bin Radin Muhamad Amin.

Undergraduate Research Project (URP)

1st Place — Amirul Nur Fahmi Bin Abdul Razak, Optimization of Biomedical Antenna Performance Through Fabrication Factor Analysis, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Shaiful Bin Abdul Karim.

2nd Place — Muhammad Nabil Najmi Bin Alli, Design and Development of a Hybrid Photovoltaic and Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Storage System for Infrastructure Applications, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Herwan Bin Sulaiman.

3rd Place — Yuvan Rao A/L Subramani, Fundamental Study on AI-Based Crop Yield Prediction with Satellite and Environmental Data Integration, Supervisor: Dr. Wan Syahirah Binti W. Samsudin.

Integrated Design Project (IDP)

1st Place — Nur Ikhmal Iwani Binti Rosni, Luqman Hakim Bin Amri, Syazanadhirah Binti Khairul Shamsi, and Abdul Hadi Bin Abd Aziz, Real-Time Smart Indoor Air Quality System Based on PM & VOC for Classroom Monitoring, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Anwar Bin Zawawi.

2nd Place — Johaness Fariss Fasyrie Bin Ahmad Shukri, Chun Keat A/L Elek, and Hanum Anisah Binti Ahmad Jani, Design and Implementation of a Standard-Compliant Homegrown EVSE, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Mawardi Bin Saari.

3rd Place — Kamalulhakimi Bin Kamalulariffin, Wan Ahmad Ibrahim Bin Wan Jamalludin, Muhammad Adeeb Husaini Bin Razali, and Nur Athirah Maisarah Binti Ahmad Mokhtar, Vehicle Hazardous Gas Detection in the Car, Supervisor: Dr. Rosdiyana Binti Samad.

Capstone Project

1st Place — Kaviikumar A/L Manimaran, Kazri Bin Rudzaba, and Danish Haikal Bin Zed, IoT-Based Smart Attendance & Secure Access System, Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Noorazliza Binti Sulaiman.

2nd Place — Nik Muhammad Syahmi Bin Nik Shukri and Fadelis Jugah Anak Ason, Smart Off-Grid Solar Powered Community Gazebo (Eco-Stop), Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Wan Ismail Bin Ibrahim.

3rd Place — Muhammad Dzulfaqar Bin Rizal, Nik Nazim Hakim Bin Nik Azhar, and Muhammad Khairul Aiman Bin Mohd Azhar, Smart Fire Prevention & Automated Emergency Response, Supervisor: Pn. Nur Hafeizza Binti Ramly.

Industry Choice Award (Innovation & Commercialization)

Innovation Category

Final Year Project (FYP): Muhammad Farhan Bin Mesle, Smart Multi-Point Access Locker System with Real-Time Intrusion Detection and Remote Monitoring, Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Mohd Helmi Bin Suid.

Senior Design Project (SDP): Mohamad Akmal Fahmi Bin Roslan, Automated Grid-Level Growth Stage Detection and Quantification of Chili Plants with Deep Learning, Supervisor: Dr. Noor Zirwatul Ahlam Binti Naharuddin.

Undergraduate Research Project (URP): Muhammad Nabil Najmi Bin Alli, Design and Development of a Hybrid Photovoltaic and Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Storage System for Infrastructure Applications, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Muhamad Zahim Bin Sujod.

Integrated Design Project (IDP): Nur Azmina Binti Mohd Zailan, Wan Mohamad Aqiff Bin W Mohd Asraff, Amirul Akmal Bin Ahmad Norhanizan, and Mohamad Amirul Fahmi Bin Asmad Noor, Wall Clean IoT, Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Syamimi Mardiah Binti Shaharum.

Capstone Project: Muhammad Dzulfaqar Bin Rizal, Nik Nazim Hakim Bin Nik Azhar, and Muhammad Khairul Aiman Bin Mohd Azhar, Smart Fire Prevention & Automated Emergency Response, Supervisor: Pn. Nur Hafeizza Binti Ramly.

Commercialization Category

Final Year Project (FYP): Syed Naufal Hakim Bin Syed Abu Thahir, Smart Productivity Study Lamp with Automated Environmental Compensation (SPACE), Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Noorazliza Binti Sulaiman.

Senior Design Project (SDP): Muhammad Ameer Bin Nor Saharudin, Real-Time Power Monitoring and Analysis System, Supervisor: Ts. Muhamad Ridzuan Bin Radin Muhamad Amin.

Undergraduate Research Project (URP): Yuvan Rao A/L Subramani, Fundamental Study on AI-Based Crop Yield Prediction with Satellite and Environmental Data Integration, Supervisor: Dr. Wan Syahirah Binti W. Samsudin.

Integrated Design Project (IDP): Qayimah Dayana Binti Mohd Samshear, Joseph Lee Chia Shen, Muhammad Syahmi Zufar Bin Mohd Zubil, and Muhammad Darwish Razini Bin Hasmasuhaimi, Portable Urban Farming Unit, Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Syamimi Mardiah Binti Shaharum.

Capstone Project: Kaviikumar A/L Manimaran, Kazri Bin Rudzaba, and Danish Haikal Bin Zed, IoT-Based Smart Attendance & Secure Access System, Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Noorazliza Binti Sulaiman.

The Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEE), in strategic collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia and the Japanese Language Professional Club (JANPU), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), will be organizing an international-level program, “Japan Day: Empowering Advanced TVET Education.”

This program is specially designed to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) agenda through the integration of technology, innovation, and Japanese work culture, renowned for its excellence, discipline, and Monozukuri philosophy.

📅 Date: 7 June 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: UMPSA Library, Pekan Campus

✨ Highlights of the Program:

• TVET Forum: Monozukuri & The Future of TVET
• Language & Cultural Booths
• Fukuwarai, Ball Sukui & Ringo Ame Making Activities
• Technical Laboratory Tours
• Origami Competition
• Japanese Cultural Exhibitions and Performances
• Japanese Food and Various Interactive Activities

🎯 This program is open to all UMPSA students and staff who are interested in:
✅ Exploring Japanese culture and work ethics
✅ Learning about the latest developments in TVET technology and innovation
✅ Expanding international networks and academic collaboration opportunities
✅ Experiencing a unique learning environment that combines education, technology, and culture

📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an international program that brings together education, technology, and culture on a single dynamic platform.

Join us and support the advancement of TVET towards global excellence!

Marilah kita memperingati pengorbanan Nabi Ibrahim AS dan Nabi Ismail AS serta menghayati erti sebenar pengorbanan dan ketaatan kepada Allah SWT.

Korban bukan hanya tentang penyembelihan, tetapi tentang keikhlasan, kesabaran dan kasih sayang sesama insan.

Semoga ibadah korban kita diterima oleh-Nya dan membawa keberkatan serta rahmat dalam kehidupan kita. Raikan Hari Raya Aidiladha dengan penuh kesyukuran dan kasih sayang bersama keluarga, sahabat handai dan seluruh umat Islam.

KUALA LUMLUR, 19 Mei 2026 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) terus melakar kejayaan membanggakan apabila meraih empat pingat emas dan dua pingat perak dalam 37th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2026 yang berlangsung pada 18 hingga 20 Mei 2026 di Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

Lebih membanggakan, pensyarah dari Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik (FTKEE), Ts. Nurul Wahidah Arshad turut menerima pengiktirafan khas Best Woman Inventor Award menerusi inovasi DEWBoard©️, sekali gus mengangkat nama UMPSA di pentas antarabangsa.

Penyelidikan DEWBoard©️ merupakan kit pembelajaran elektronik digital yang dibangunkan bagi memudahkan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran kursus elektronik digital secara lebih interaktif, praktikal dan mesra pengguna.

Menurut Ts. Nurul Wahidah, inovasi ini direka khas untuk membantu pelajar memahami konsep litar digital melalui pendekatan pembelajaran secara hands-on tanpa terlalu bergantung kepada kemudahan makmal yang kompleks.

“Kit pembelajaran ini mempunyai reka bentuk kompak dan mudah alih, menggunakan kuasa rendah dan hanya memerlukan USB power bank sebagai sumber tenaga.

“Selain itu, DEWBoard©️ juga tidak memerlukan pendawaian rumit dan penggunaan peralatan makmal berskala besar, sekali gus menjadikannya lebih fleksibel serta sesuai digunakan dalam bilik kuliah dan aktiviti pembelajaran TVET.'

Sumber: UMPSA raih 6 pingat, Ts. Nurul Wahidah dinobat Best Women Inventor Award dalam ITEX 2026 | UMPSA News

Heartiest congratulations to the researchers and innovators of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEE) for their outstanding achievements at ITEX 2026, bringing home remarkable recognition through high-impact innovative projects.

Out of the total six projects presented in the competition, four projects were from FTKEE  and all successfully won medals — further proving the capability and excellence of FTKEE members on the international innovation stage.

🥇 Special Award - Best Women Inventor

• Ts. Nurul Wahidah Arshad
  DEWBoard©️

🥇 Gold Medal

• Dr. Syukran Hakim Norazman
  CAMKenderaan Black Box for Vehicle Forensic Investigation
• Ts. Nurul Wahidah Arshad
  DEWBoard©️
• Ts. Muhamad Ridzuan Radin Muhamad Amin
  Smart IoT Electrical Monitoring System for Energy Efficiency in Homes and Industries

🥈 Silver Medal

• Ts. Mohd Hisyam Mohd Ariff
  WaveExtend 5G Antenna for Wireless Router

This achievement not only reflects FTKEE’s excellence in research and innovation but also demonstrates that the faculty’s ideas, expertise, and dedication are capable of competing and gaining recognition at the international level.

Keep moving forward, keep innovating, and continue bringing honour to FTKEE and the university on the global stage.

The Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEE), UMPSA was honoured to receive a delegation from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Canada during a laboratory visit session held on 18 May 2026.

The visit aimed to strengthen academic collaboration and promote the sharing of expertise in the fields of technology and engineering between both institutions.

It is hoped that this visit will open more opportunities for strategic collaboration, innovation, and international partnerships that will benefit the university community and contribute to the advancement of global education.