The Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Yusoh (center), witnessed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange ceremony between the State Government of Melaka represented by the State Secretary, Datuk Wira Zaidi Johari, and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Dr. Zulkifilie Ibrahim, at the Opening Ceremony of RICE Melaka @UTeM and the Launch of Melaka Innovation Bank at Exhibition Hall B, Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh, Melaka. Also present were the State Executive Councillor for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communication, Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, and the State Executive Councillor for Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs, Datuk Rahmad Mariman. Photo by MR AZLI.