Gambang, 18 September 2025 – The Faculty of Industrial Management (FIM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) successfully organised a two-day workshop titled “SmartPLS 4: Toward Top 2% Scientist” on 17 and 18 September 2025 at Dewan Tun Fatimah, UMPSA Gambang.

The workshop, held from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, attracted participation from both staff and students. It was designed to strengthen research skills in Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using the latest version of SmartPLS 4 software. Participants were guided through both basic and advanced applications, while also receiving exclusive tips and strategies to elevate their research profiles toward the achievement of top 2% scientist recognition.


The sessions were led by Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy from Universiti Sains Malaysia, a distinguished scholar in quantitative research methods and PLS-SEM applications. His comprehensive lectures and practical demonstrations provided valuable insights, particularly for those aiming to publish in high-impact journals.
The event, offered free of charge to staff and at a minimal fee of RM100 for FIM students, was well received and lauded for its practical relevance and research enrichment. According to feedback from participants, the workshop not only enhanced their technical expertise in PLS-SEM but also motivated them to pursue excellence in academic research.

By hosting this initiative, UMPSA reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing research excellence and supporting its academic community in achieving global recognition in impactful scholarship.

















The discussion aimed to explore collaboration opportunities in academic and industry engagement, particularly in supporting the faculty’s new academic programme, Bachelor of Financial Technology.
Key discussion points included:
🎉 Tahniah & Syabas kepada Pasukan DPines dari Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) yang diketuai oleh Dr. Rusnifaezah Musa dari Fakulti Pengurusan Industri (FIM) telah berjaya mara ke Pusingan Kedua Swiss Innovation Challenge 2025 menerusi produk inovatif mereka, PINAWRAP dalam kategori Ideation.
Daripada 259 penyertaan awal, hanya 167 pasukan berjaya disenarai pendek ke pusingan pertama. Kini, hanya 57 pasukan terpilih ke pusingan kedua dan DPines merupakan salah satu daripadanya! Turut mengharumkan nama UMPSA ialah dua lagi pasukan hebat, Biofertile X (kategori Ideation) dan EVSE Integration in Lighting Infrastructure (kategori Commercialization).
Kejayaan ini bukan sahaja membuktikan potensi besar produk inovatif dari UMPSA, malah memperlihatkan daya saing global warga FIM dalam bidang keusahawanan dan inovasi.
💐 Setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Dr. Rusnifaezah Musa dan seluruh pasukan DPines! Semoga terus melakar kejayaan dan mengharumkan nama FIM serta UMPSA.
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