Penang, 28 October 2026, Universiti Sains Malaysia Mechanical Testing Services (USM-MTS) successfully underwent a surveillance audit as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining laboratory quality, technical competence and compliance with the MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation requirements.

The surveillance audit was conducted to assess the laboratory's continued conformity with the accreditation standard, which specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories. The assessment also aimed to verify the effectiveness of the laboratory's quality management system, technical procedures and testing practices in ensuring reliable and accurate results.

USM-MTS is led by Lab Head Associate Professor Dr. Yu Kok Hwa, supported by Dr. Norwahida binti Yusoff (Technical Manager), Dr. Siti Sarah binti Kamaludin (Deputy Technical Manager), En. Roslan bin Kamarudin (Quality Manager) and En. Muhamad Azman Miskam (Deputy Technical Manager).

The assessment was carried out by a team comprising ChM. Nur Hidayah binti Faridul Amini, serving as the Lead Assessor, and Rahmad Abd Shukor, serving as the Technical Assessor.

As an essential component of the accreditation maintenance process, the surveillance audit provides an independent evaluation of the laboratory's continued compliance with MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The assessment covers key aspects of laboratory operations, including personnel competency, equipment calibration and maintenance, testing methods, measurement traceability, quality assurance and documentation.

Through this continuous assessment process, USM-MTS demonstrates its commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory testing services and strengthening confidence in the reliability of its testing results among industry partners, researchers and other stakeholders. The surveillance audit also reflects USM's ongoing efforts to promote quality excellence, technical professionalism and internationally recognised laboratory practices in support of research, education and industrial testing services.

Accreditation assessment process