UTeM Clinches Two Awards at Hari Inovasi Kebangsaan @ Melaka 2026

Hari Inovasi Kebangsaan @ Melaka 2026 (HIK@M 2026), organised by the Melaka State Government, was successfully held with Multimedia University (MMU) as the host for this year’s edition. The RICE UTeM-Melaka Collaboration Management Centre (RICE) also participated as a strategic partner of the programme, which is now entering its third year.

Themed “Generating Innovative Solutions Towards a Prosperous Community,” HIK@M 2026 brought together participants from various higher education institutions (HEIs), agencies, industries and schools to showcase innovative ideas and solutions with the potential to benefit society. This year’s edition also introduced a new preschool category to nurture a culture of creativity and innovation from the earliest stages of education.

UTeM submitted a total of nine entries in the HEI category and successfully secured two awards, further highlighting the university community’s ability to develop technology-driven innovations that are relevant and impactful.

MediLink – High-Availability Hybrid Cloud Electronic Health Records Platform for Malaysian Clinics secured Second Place. The project, developed by Yashpreet Singh Gill A/L Nelvinder Singh under the supervision of Ts. Mohd Nazrien Bin Zaraini, introduces an electronic health records (EHR) platform based on a hybrid cloud architecture that enables clinics to continue operating even during internet disruptions. MediLink also integrates patient registration via MyKad, AI-powered triage, pharmacy management and local payment methods.

Meanwhile, PineGuard, an innovation by Vincent Teoh Chia Win under the supervision of Ts. Dr. Noorrezam Bin Yusop, secured Third Place. The project develops an AI- and Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart pineapple crop monitoring system to help small-scale farmers monitor crop conditions in real time, detect diseases at an early stage and receive automated alerts through a mobile application. This innovation has the potential to reduce crop losses, increase farmers’ productivity and income, while supporting sustainable agriculture and food security.

These achievements reflect UTeM’s commitment to strengthening a culture of innovation and developing technological solutions that contribute to societal well-being and national development. The involvement of the RICE UTeM-Melaka Collaboration Management Centre (RICE) as a strategic partner of HIK@M 2026 further strengthens collaboration among the university, the Melaka State Government and stakeholders in advancing the state’s innovation ecosystem.

Congratulations to all the winners and UTeM participants for proudly representing the university on the HIK@M 2026 platform.

Thank you.

RICE UTeM-Melaka Collaboration Management Centre (RICE)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka – UTeM

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