{"id":2656,"date":"2026-01-20T17:46:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/wptest\/2026\/01\/20\/segi-launches-first-ever-2u2i-diploma-programme-in-partnership-with-qsr-brands\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:54:44","slug":"segi-launches-first-ever-2u2i-diploma-programme-in-partnership-with-qsr-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/2026\/01\/20\/segi-launches-first-ever-2u2i-diploma-programme-in-partnership-with-qsr-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"SEGi Launches First Ever 2u2i Diploma Programme In Partnership With QSR Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEGi Group of Colleges (SGC) today launched its collaboration with QSR Brands Holdings Bhd to implement 2u2i academic programme through the first-ever Diploma in Restaurant Management in support of flexible education as envisioned by Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 Higher Education in producing holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a subset to Work-Based Learning, 2u2i study mode supports the blending of academic\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study and industrial training. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The collaboration provides opportunity for students in the Diploma of Restaurant Management programme to receive experiential learning through industrial training with KFC restaurants following two years of academic study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme\u2019s curriculum was designed between SEGi Group of Colleges (SGC) and\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industry (QSR Brands) to ensure the courses, delivery and learning methods are relevant\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and conform to today\u2019s industry needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students under the programme will undergo five restaurant training modules by QSR Brands equipped with structured training, assessments and designated trainers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With QSR Brands\u2019 global state-of-the-art training infrastructure incorporating class-based, coaching, hands-on and e-learning, this 2u2i programme is set to boost students\u2019 employability upon graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In tandem with the launching ceremony, a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also established between SGC, QSR Brands and Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP) to empower the B40 category in Pulau Pinang for equal opportunity and access to education and employment through SEGi SAG (Skill Academic Grant) initiative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe prioritise employability and have collaborated with corporate partners to provide\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">short term on-the-job training or internships to prepare our students for the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHowever, there are areas where we can formally incorporate such on the job industrial\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">training into our programmes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cToday, we are very proud to partner with QSR Brands, to provide the opportunity for students of our Diploma in Restaurant Management to complete their industrial training at over 700 KFC outlets in Malaysia,\u201d said Segi Holdings Sdn Bhd chief senior executive director, Daniel Teng.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also emphasised on the inclusivity of education and the need to reach out to students\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who are less privileged and provide them with equal opportunity to pursue higher\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor these students, we offer the Skill Academic Grant (or SAG) programme where they\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will be equipped with both skills training and academic qualifications so that they too will\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have a better chance to succeed in life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe work with government and non-governmental organisations, Members of Parliament and ADUNs, to identify SPM school leavers who can benefit from the SAG programme and this includes helping our students gain work experience and supplementary income through part time jobs,\u201d added Teng.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QSR Brands managing director Datuk Seri Mohamed Azahari said: \u201cThe launch of the first ever 2u2i programme in Diploma of Restaurant Management with SEGi is another step forward in building the talent pool and driving our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda in building sustainable future through quality workforce development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe curriculum designed with our involvement as an industry practitioner and holistic learning provided through our state of the art training infrastructure, focus to produce industry-aware and industry-ready graduates, which will benefit not only KFC but the industry in the long run. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhile serving at our restaurants as KFC trainee, undergraduates will also benefit from a monthly allowance of RM1,000. Beyond that, we are proud to extend the initiative with Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang to empower asnaf students selected under the 2u2i programme with equal employment opportunities after graduation as part of our philanthropic efforts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Datuk Haji Abdul Malik Abul Kassim, Yang Di-Pertua MAINPP welcomed the cooperation\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signed today between SGC, QSR Brands and MAINPP, \u201cThrough the initiatives of these three\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parties, Zakat Pulau Pinang will find about 500 students from the existing asnaf database\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to attend various diploma programmes, such as Diploma in Restaurant Management,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in Culinary Arts and Diploma in Hotel\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSEGi will provide financial assistance to participants of the programmes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, participants of the programmes are also given the opportunity to work with\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QSR Brands after graduating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis is in line with the wishes and aspirations of Zakat Pulau Pinang who want to produce more skilled workers among the asnaf community. MAINPP wishes to express its appreciation to QSR Brands (M) Sdn Bhd for providing asnaf children the opportunity to develop their potential and build a better future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEGi Group of Colleges (SGC) today launched its collaboration with QSR Brands Holdings Bhd to implement 2u2i academic programme through the first-ever Diploma in Restaurant Management in support of flexible education as envisioned by Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 Higher Education in producing holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates. 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