The MJIIX International Research and Innovation Competition 2026 brought together researchers, students, and industry representatives to showcase research and innovation, with 63 posters presented and 30 judges evaluating them. The competition featured five categories and awarded a Grand Award, two Semi-Grand Awards, and various Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards to teams from Malaysian and Indonesian institutions. The event strengthened collaboration among universities, research bodies, and industry partners and attracted 1,074 visitors.

A team of four third-year Chemical Engineering students from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) secured fifth place at the ChemE Race 2026 competition, hosted by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). The team, UTM1, was tasked with designing a control strategy to improve operational stability and energy efficiency in a natural gas sweetening unit. The competition provided the students with exposure to real-world industrial challenges and an opportunity to present their ideas to industry professionals.