INTI International College Penang (IICP) has received the World Digital Excellence Award at the Global AI, Digital and Green Economy Summit 2025, recognising its efforts to integrate digital innovation with sustainable and responsible practices in higher education.
The recognition was announced at the summit held at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and academic institutions to examine the convergence of artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and green economy initiatives.
The World Digital Excellence Award was conferred on INTI International College Penang at the Global AI, Digital and Green Economy Summit 2025, held at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
IICP was recognised for its approach to digital transformation that aligns industry relevance with governance, sustainability, and ethical responsibility. Its initiatives focus on equipping students with the skills, mindset, and awareness needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Through digitally driven learning approaches and industry-aligned curriculum design, students gain exposure to emerging technologies and real-world applications. This ensures that digital advancement supports not only employability, but also responsible and informed use of technology.
Beyond student learning, IICP’s digital strategy also emphasises governance and long-term impact, ensuring that environmental and societal considerations guide innovation.
The summit opened with a welcome address by Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, President of the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific and President of the World Digital Chamber, who emphasised that artificial intelligence should serve as a strategic enabler of sustainability rather than solely as a productivity tool.
The opening keynote address was delivered by YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation of Malaysia, who highlighted Malaysia’s commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to modernise energy systems, improve grid efficiency, and support the national low-carbon agenda.
Policymakers, industry leaders, and academic representatives at the Global AI, Digital and Green Economy Summit 2025, where INTI International College Penang received the World Digital Excellence Award.
In conjunction with the award, Hemalatha Murugiah, Chief Executive of INTI International College Penang, participated as a panellist at the summit, contributing to discussions on Green AI governance, risk management, and leadership in sustainable digital strategies.
Commenting on the recognition, Hemalatha said the award reflects IICP’s focus on purposeful and responsible digital innovation.
“This recognition affirms our belief that digital transformation must be guided by strong governance and a commitment to sustainability,” she said. “As an educational institution, we have a responsibility to ensure that our digital strategies create a positive impact not only on performance, but also on society and the environment.”