On 8 June 2026, TAR UMT Pahang Branch successfully held the Opening Ceremony of the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) 2026 alongside the TAR UMT × Cisco NetAcad MoU Commemorative Ceremony, marking the official launch of this year’s YEP series and reaffirming the university’s commitment to industry collaboration and digital skills development.

The ceremony commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Tan Ying Yi, Branch Head of TAR UMT Pahang Branch, followed by a speech from Mr. Adri Gautama, Indonesia NetAcad Business Development Manager overseeing Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. The programme also featured the screening of the TAR UMT corporate video and a recap video of YEP 2025, before proceeding to the MoU commemorative ceremony and photography session.

The opening ceremony was attended by 113 students and 2 chaperones from Kolej Tingkatan Enam Astana, Kuantan, who subsequently participated in the various YEP 2026 workshops. The event symbolised TAR UMT Pahang Branch’s continued dedication to empowering youth through meaningful industry partnerships, experiential learning opportunities, and the development of future-ready skills.