XOX Bhd (XOX) and VMR Three Sdn Bhd (VMR3) will be working with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to enhance the digital learning lifestyle of the MYSISWA communities, specifically for the Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Awam (IPTA, Public Higher Learning Institution) nationwide.
The announcement was done through a signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the three parties, on the 31st of July 2023.
In this collaboration, XOX and VMR3 will be working with MOHE to provide a lifestyle ecosystem to the students at IPTA, multiple platforms to perform tasks online, cultivating IPTA student’s entrepreneur skills, attractive packages for the students and social responsibility elements of working through Yayasan Kebajikan Siswa.
The MoU was signed by Prof Dr Azlinda Azman, Director General of Department of Higher Education, Dr Haji Mohd Zahari bin Ismail, Director General of Department of Polytechnic and Community College, together with Ng Kok Heng, Group CEO of XOX and Hj Raja Fouzeel Akmal Raja Zainal, CEO of VMR3. The event was witnessed by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister of Higher Education and Dato’ Seri Abdul Azim bin Mohd Zabidi, Chairman of XOX Bhd.
The MYSISWA platform will be providing a one-stop platform for the IPTA students on services such as telecommunication packages, e-commerce, smart vending machine, e-wallet and loyalty programme.
“XOX is truly honoured and excited to be a part of MYSISWA, by offering our telecommunication services and knowledge to enhance the IPTA experience in the digital world. The IPTA students will be ushered into the MYSISWA seamless ecosystem, powered by XOX. Besides the excellent telco services, the students will be able to be a part of the comprehensive e-commerce platform, financial services and also the convenience of getting ready-to-eat food and beverage through the smart vending machines. The students will also receive reward points for being a part of the MYSISWA ecosystem, and they can convert these points to redeem vouchers and other rewards,” said Ng Kok Heng, Group CEO of XOX.
The MYSISWA programme will begin in August.
The MYSISWA e-commerce platform will be offering textbooks, learning equipment like gadgets and accessories, clothing as well as all other daily necessities.
The Smart Vending Machine initiatives will be made available at IPTA with offerings such as ‘Ready-to-Eat’ meals and beverages as well as smartphone accessories, making these items accessible to all IPTA students.
MYSISWA also includes an e-wallet feature and entrepreneur development programme.
