CML ASSOCIATES EXCEL AT CITREX 2026
GAMBANG, 7 May 2026 – The 16th Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (CITReX) 2026, organised by the Department of Research and Innovation, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), successfully fostered a culture of impactful research and innovation that benefits both the academic community and society.
In line with the university’s aspiration to strengthen innovation-driven education and research excellence, associates from the Centre for Modern Languages (CML), UMPSA, demonstrated outstanding achievements through a series of award-winning projects that showcased creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical educational innovation.
The remarkable accomplishments of CML staff at CITReX 2026 reflect their continuous commitment to enhancing language education, professional development, digital learning, and industry-relevant communication practices. Their success also highlights the important role played by CML in contributing towards UMPSA’s agenda of producing impactful research and innovative teaching solutions.
CML associates successfully secured multiple gold, silver, and bronze awards through projects that addressed current educational and professional challenges.
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Award |
Project Title |
Team Members |
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🥇 Gold |
Lablexa: A Hybrid Digital-Physical Linguistic Assistant for Enhancing Technical English Competency in Engineering Laboratories |
Amy Zulaikha Mohd Ali (Leader) Mohd Shafeirul Zaman Abd Majid Assoc. Prof. Ir Dr Nadzirah Mohd Mokhtar Assoc. Prof. Dr Hafizoah Kassim Shamsul Harbi |
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🥇 Gold |
Alef-I |
Rosjuliana Hidayu Rosli (Leader) Dr Nor Yazi Khamis Mardhiyyah Zamani Farah Hanan Aminallah Azlina Mohd Ariffin |
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🥇 Gold |
Teaching Portfolio Creation System: Revolutionizing Reflective Practice and Professional Development at UMPSA |
Khairul Bahri Bin Abdul Samad (Leader) Dr Nor Yazi Khamis Dr Azwin Arif Abdul Rahim Salasawati Ithnin Nurkarimah Yusof |
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🥈 Silver |
Syntax Symphony |
Muhammad Daniel Ali (Leader) Dr Nor Yazi Khamis Dr Hafizoah Kassim Dr Azwin Arif Abdul Rahin Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr Irwan Mahazir Ismail Farahiyah Abd Jalil |
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🥈 Silver |
Mock To Mastery: An Immersive Mock Job Interview Assessment for Career Readiness |
Hanisah Bon (Kasbon) (Leader) Wan Noor Farah Wan Shamsuddin Farah Liyana Ahmad A'azmey Azimah Ahmad Zaki Assoc. Prof. Dr Hafizoah Kassim Mohd Shafeirul Zaman Abd Majid |
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🥉 Bronze |
The Development of Project-Based Speaking Assessment Guidelines |
Dr Siti Norzaimalina Abd Majid (Leader) Dr Ruhil Amal Azmuddin Dr Umi Kalsom Masrom Assoc. Prof. Dr Zuraina Binti Ali |
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🥉 Bronze |
Peak-Speak: Professional English and Applied Knowledge |
Dr Umi Kalsom Masrom (Leader) Dr Ruhil Amal Azmuddin Arulselvi Uthayakumaran Mohamad Adam Muqri Abdul Muhammad Hafiz Abdullah |
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🥉 Bronze |
Stay-Speak: Standardised Tourist Interaction and Authentic Yield |
Dr Ruhil Amal Azmuddin (Leader) Dr Umi Kalsom Masrom Dr Daing Mohamad Nafiz Daing Idris Muhammad Amir Firdaus Mohd Yuslin |
As one of the participants, Dr Siti Norzaimalina Abd Majid expressed her appreciation for the collaborative effort and support received throughout the innovation process. “This recognition is not only a celebration of our project, but also a reflection of the strong teamwork, dedication, and commitment among CML educators in enhancing teaching and learning practices,” she said.
These achievements further strengthen CML’s position as an active contributor to UMPSA’s innovation ecosystem through meaningful research, technology integration, and impactful educational practices. The success of CML associates at CITReX 2026 serves as an inspiration for continuous excellence in academic innovation and collaborative research.
CML extends its heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients and team members for their dedication and outstanding accomplishments in elevating UMPSA’s reputation at the national and institutional levels.
Prepared by: Rosnani Ismail & Siti Norzaimalina Abd Majid