Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology鈥檚 rebranding ceremony held at the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre today.BANGI: The rebranding and transformation of Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) into Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST) aims to align with global technological trends, says newly appointed chairman Chen Xiaoyun.Chen said the exercise is an effort to support Malaysia鈥檚 digital transformation and meet Asean鈥檚 demand for future-ready talent.鈥淜ey focus areas to be undertaken by the new leadership will include curriculum reform, applied research, smart campus infrastructure, and talent development,鈥 he said at the rebranding ceremony of KLUST today.Chen said KLUST plans to strengthen partnerships with governments, industries, and academia to support these focus areas and position itself as a regional digital innovation hub.鈥淲e hope any collaboration with us will be a win-win (situation) for both sides,鈥 he said.Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai, who was present at the event, stressed the need for nations to be built on education and strengthened by science and technology.鈥淣o country can succeed today if it fails in science and technology. Malaysia must invest in developing more technological talent if we want to be a stronger power,鈥 he said.Last month, the university entered a new phase of transformation under the leadership of Star Teenagers International, signalling its shift towards a technology-driven, people-centred, and impact-focussed model of education.The transition follows Star Teenagers International鈥檚 acquisition of a 90% stake in Ikram Education, the holding company of IUKL, from its previous owner, Protasco Bhd.This change in leadership was formalised through a symbolic handover of the university鈥檚 official company stamp today, marking the official transfer of control.Chen, who also chairs Star Teenagers International, announced plans to introduce new doctoral programmes in emerging fields including artificial intelligence, digital arts and AI networks, new energy vehicles, augmented reality in education, AI in healthcare, as well as innovations in transport and logistics.Complementary masters and undergraduate programmes are also in the pipeline to build a comprehensive, future-oriented talent ecosystem.