UniKL MIDI Leaves Lasting Impression on Italy’s New Ambassador

A recent courtesy visit by His Excellency Massimo Rustico, Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia, to UniKL MIDI further strengthened the bond of friendship and explored avenues for enhanced collaboration. Emphasizing the renowned characteristics of Italian design which are elegance, innovation, craftsmanship, and functionality, the visit underscored the alignment with UniKL MIDI’s Bachelor programs in Industrial Design and Fashion Design.

During the courtesy visit, His Excellency was impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure the institute had to offer. His Excellency was given a comprehensive tour of the campus, where he had the opportunity to witness firsthand the cutting-edge technology and resources available to students and faculty.

As His Excellency walked through the corridors of UniKL MIDI, he was struck by the innovative design studios equipped with the latest tools essential for students to hone their craft. The modern workshops and laboratories, meticulously designed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences, further underscored UniKL MIDI’s commitment to excellence in design and manufacturing education.

Throughout the tour, His Excellency Massimo Rustico engaged in meaningful discussions with UniKL MIDI faculty and administrators, expressing his appreciation for the institute’s dedication to fostering collaboration with Italian institutions and promoting the principles of Italian design excellence. He commended UniKL MIDI for its proactive approach in leveraging partnerships to enhance the quality of education and prepare students for success in the global marketplace.

As the tour concluded, His Excellency conveyed his gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him during his visit and reiterated his commitment to further strengthening the ties between Italy and Malaysia through continued collaboration in the field of design and manufacturing. His positive impressions of UniKL MIDI’s facilities served as a testament to the institute’s reputation as a premier center for design education and innovation.

His Excellency Massimo Rustico, the esteemed Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia, made a significant courtesy visit to UniKL MIDI on the morning of February 6th, 2024. The visit, which commenced at 10:00 AM in the meeting room located on level 3 of UniKL MIDI, marked a notable occasion strengthening the bilateral relations between Italy and Malaysia, particularly in the realms of education and cultural exchange.

Officials and delegations from UniKL have also embarked on official visits to various institutions in Italy, forging partnership with esteemed entities such as Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, University of Bologna, European Institute of Design (IED), Polimoda, Istituto Marangoni, among others. UniKL MIDI’s membership in the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (ITALCHAM) further underscores its commitment to deepening ties with the Italian business community and leveraging collaborative opportunities.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Italy Design Institute (UniKL MIDI), formerly known as Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Product Design and Manufacturing (UniKL PROM), continues to spearhead innovation and excellence in design and manufacturing with a strategic focus on collaboration with renowned Italian educational institutions and industry players.

The initiative to attract collaboration with esteemed educational institutions and major industry players in Italy has yielded fruitful results, driving the development of design and technology in Malaysia. UniKL MIDI serves as a nexus for human capital development and a conduit for technology transfer from Italy to Malaysia, positioning itself as a center of design excellence.