On Good Friday, 29 March 2025, SEGi College Penang marked a significant step forward in academic-industry collaboration by formalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection. Held at the college’s main lobby, the MOU signing ceremony was graced by Principal Leong Mi-Chelle and witnessed by Programme Leader Lee Chin Ching. Representing The Millen were Human Resource Manager Jujue Masrita Azura and Learning and Development Manager Mohamad Iqbal.
To symbolise the beginning of this meaningful collaboration, both parties participated in a special “Breaking the Easter Egg” ceremony—an act celebrating renewal, partnership, and growth. The event reflected the spirit of Good Friday while anchoring a future-focused commitment to hospitality education through real-world integration.
This partnership aims to embed the concept of “industry in the classroom,” giving students authentic exposure to the demands and expectations of the hospitality sector. Through this collaboration, students will gain valuable experiential learning, practical skills, and industry insights that extend far beyond the classroom—strengthening their employability and preparing them for successful careers in one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing sectors. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the hospitality and tourism industry contributed over RM238 billion to Malaysia’s GDP in 2023 and continues to offer robust job opportunities.
By connecting academic theory with hands-on practice, the collaboration directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It aligns with SDG 4 by enhancing quality education through experiential learning; with SDG 8 by fostering productive employment and skills development; and with SDG 17 by reinforcing meaningful partnerships between educational institutions and industry players.
This MOU exemplifies SEGi’s commitment to cultivating graduates who are not only academically equipped but industry-ready, confident, and responsive to the real-world dynamics of the global hospitality landscape.
This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
Quality Education (SDG 4)
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)
