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Against the odds: Wan Hamiz Ozai carries Malaysia’s rail hopes into WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 contest

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail↗ 9/26 21:00 X
Against the odds: Wan Hamiz Ozai carries Malaysia’s rail hopes into WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 contest
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SHANGHAI, Sept 26 — His passion for rail transport systems has taken Wan Hamiz Ozai Wan Hamidzi, 20, to the world stage.The Diploma in Rail Systems Engineering Technology student...

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The Diploma in Rail Systems Engineering Technology student at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Italy Design Institute (UniKL MIDI) is representing Malaysia in Rail Vehicle Technology at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026.

The Butterworth, Penang native said his interest in the field began while he was still in school, while exposure to major rail projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) further fuelled his ambition to become a specialist in the sector.

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Sep 26, 2026
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Sep 26, 2026
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