Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai, Mr. Saravana Kumar Kumaravasagam, visited Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions to strengthen India–Malaysia collaboration in higher education, student mobility, international internships and global career opportunities.
The visit builds on Chennais Amirta’s growing partnerships with Malaysian universities and industry, aimed at creating international pathways for students in hospitality and aviation.
Welcoming the Consul General, R. Boominathan, Chairman, Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions, highlighted the institution’s vision of integrating academic excellence with global industry exposure through strategic international collaborations.
A key highlight of the discussions was Chennais Amirta’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), signed with Mr. Isaac Mohan Raj, CEO, MAH. The partnership enables students to access structured internships, industry training and placement opportunities across Malaysia’s hospitality sector.
The institution has also partnered with Open University Malaysia (OUM) for Hotel Management education and UNICAM for Aviation education and training, further strengthening academic exchange and international learning opportunities.
Discussions focused on expanding collaboration in:
Higher education and academic partnerships
Student mobility
International internships
Hospitality and aviation training
Global placements and employability
The Consul General’s visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and Malaysia to strengthening educational cooperation, skill development and industry-linked learning that prepares students for global careers.The visit concluded with interactions with the institution’s leadership.
