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Xiamen University Malaysia signs MoU with Yealink and receives RM1 million gift
Xiamen University Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yealink, which is giving RM1 million (Malaysian ringgit) mostly for teaching and library AV technology and partly for student activities.
Why it matters: Classrooms, library spaces and student activities at Xiamen University Malaysia are the named recipients of Yealink's RM1 million gift.
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) said it agreed a memorandum of understanding with Yealink (Xiamen) Network Technology on 27 October 2026 and received a RM1 million donation from the firm.
The university said most of the money will pay for AV and videoconferencing kit, plus associated services, in teaching rooms and the library, while the balance will fund student activities.
According to XMUM, Yealink's chairman, Chen Zhisong, studied at Xiamen University and has given to it on several occasions.
XMUM Assistant President Wang Hui-Qiong and Yealink Deputy General Manager Feng Wanjian signed the memorandum.
Editor’s view
Joseph Lopez, Collaboration Editor
For XMUM, if the RM1 million is spent as the university describes, the bulk will equip teaching rooms and the library with AV and videoconferencing technology, and the rest will go to student activities.
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