smart Malaysia launched a short video competition in conjunction with UOW Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Jointly owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, the German EV brand ‘smart’ seems on track to disrupt Malaysia’s electric vehicle market. After launching its first EV, the #1, the automaker is now geared up for the next one, called the #3. 

Alongside growing its portfolio, smart Malaysia has been taking several other significant steps like rolling out the ‘Elite Sales Specialist Program’, expanding its charging network in association with ChargeSini, and more. The latest one is an innovative collaboration with the University of Wollongong Malaysia. 

Together, the automaker and UOW Malaysia have launched a short video competition for university students, promoting innovation and collaboration in the EV industry and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education.

The key highlights of the competition are as follows - 

• The theme of the competition is 'Electrifying The Future,' where students have to reimagine and express the future of mobility through storytelling.
• Commenced on May 31, 2024, the competition invites students from the University of Wollongong Malaysia to submit a video on the topic - "What do you think the world will be like when electric cars become the norm?"
• Participants are allowed to form teams of 3 to 4 members.
• Videos must be 2-3 minutes in duration and submitted by 7 August 2024 to the respective schools.
• The submissions will be judged based on creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, storytelling effectiveness, and overall production quality.
• The winners will be announced in October 2024.
• Also, winners and participants will get an opportunity to join an internship program with smart Malaysia that could lead to the beginning of a career in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector.

"We view our partnership with the University of Wollongong Malaysia as a testament to our dedication to empowering forward-thinking minds, ready to influence the narrative of sustainable transportation in the automotive industry," said Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of smart Malaysia.

"By collaborating with the bright minds at the University of Wollongong Malaysia, our aim is to amplify their voices and harness their innovative ideas to envision the future of EV usage in today's modern environment." 

"We are committed to nurturing talent and fostering a community of like-minded individuals, all while advancing sustainable transportation," he further added. 

Professor Dr. Hiew Pang Leang, Vice Chancellor of the University of Wollongong Malaysia, welcomed the partnership. He said, "This partnership builds on the University of Wollongong Malaysia’s commitment to empowering future talents, which not only aligns with our dedication to academic excellence and innovation but also provides our students with invaluable industry exposure and opportunities in the rapidly evolving EV sector. The initiative enables students to apply their learnings and engage in discussions on how we can promote environmental sustainability while putting their creative capabilities to the test."  

For more information, interested folks can check out smart Malaysia's official website and social media handles.

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