The reason I opened this thread is to give brief information on Higher Education Institutions / Skills Institutes to SPM / STPM / STAM / O-Level / A-Level graduates regarding higher education pathway for full time studies and also to working adults who seeks part time studies.

This is a basically continuation to my old thread "Malaysia Higher Education - Universities & University Colleges" posted in CARI Forum which was quite active back in 2009 - 2013 until it was archived by CARI admin.

While I understand there is a similar thread pinned by the mod in this very EE forum, my intention is to be able to provide summaries and update information on higher education industry in Malaysia.

As I am a veteran in the higher education sector for 19 years (8 years of experience in Matriculation College and 11 years in a University specialising in Open Distance Learning), hopefully I'll be able to provide insights for those seeking more information on their higher education pathway.

This thread will listed comprehensively the IPTAs (Public Uni) / IPTS (Private Uni) which of Polytechnic / Teachers' Training Institute / University / University College status and also Skills / Technical Institutes available in Malaysia.

May this thread helps you in making the best choice in deciding your future higher education.

Yours truly,

Protoculture

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ACADEMIC PATHWAY AFTER SPM



What is your pathway after SPM? Hereby are a number of choices to SPM graduates, however it depends on your SPM results.

Public and Private Universities (IPTA / IPTS)

University is the apex achievement for all students. However not all students are eligible to enrol to universities. Those who successfully enroll to public universities after SPM / STPM are with excellent results. Graduates of SPM / STPM / STAM / Diploma level applied directly through UPU online admission to public universities (IPTA) while admission to private universities (IPTS) being done directly with the IPTS concerned. IPTA / IPTS offered Diploma, Foundation or Pre-U studies, Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes.

KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies

KPM Matriculation and Foundation Studies by IPTA offered Science and Arts streams. After completing Matriculation and Foundation studies, students can apply to public universities (IPTA) through UPU. Generally duration for Matriculation / Foundation studies takes around 1-2 years based on the SPM results. KPM Matriculation is administered by Ministry of Education (KPM or MOE) and Foundation Studies is being offered by a certain IPTA such as IIUM Foundation Studies or UM Foundation Studies etc. Advantage of both Matriculation / Foundation is the pathway to bachelor degree level is much shorter as compared to STPM (Form 6). KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies results are only applicable to enrol to bachelor degree programmes in both public and private universities.
Private Universities offered Pre-U Foundation programme as a pathway to bachelor degree programme.

Polytechnic / Politeknik Malaysia

Polytechnic offered technical based academic programmes from pre-diploma / diploma / Bachelor degree level (only offered at Premier Polytechnic). Generally Polytechnics are categorised into Conventional Polytechnic, METrO Polytechnic and Premier Polytechnic. SPM graduates wishing to enroll to diploma programmes will generally choose to apply to Polytechnics.

Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia / Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM)

For SPM graduates who wants to be a teacher, the correct choice will be Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia (IPGM). IPGM is an education institute that trained teacher's trainees for both primary and secondary schools alongside administered 27 IPG campuses. IPGM offered programmes such as Bachelor of Education / Teaching (Program Persediaan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan PPISMP), Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Diploma perguruan Lepasan Ijazah - DPLI), Malaysia Teaching Diploma (Diploma Perguruan Malaysia - DPM), Diploma in Teaching for Diploma Graduate (Diploma Perguruan Lepasan Diploma - DPLD), and In-Service Training (Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan - LDP). Based on the programmes, IPGM offered two modes of learning that are full-time mode and part-time mode. IPGM have student that are sponsored by Ministry of Education (KPM), agencies outside KPM and State Governments. Teacher's trainees will undergo placement to all public schools all over Malaysia after completing their studies.

Form 6 (STPM / STAM)

SPM graduates enroll to Form 6 to sit for STPM / STAM examinations. STPM are divided into two streams namely Arts and Sciences meanwhile STAM is specifically for Islamic Studies stream. STPM system nowadays are using semester based study and CGPA based markings similar to Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-U programmes due to national streamlining of Malaysia education system. STAM used a system as that of Al-Azhar Pre-University programme. STPM / STAM are equivalent to A-Level and recognised globally for admission to various Universities both in Malaysia and internationally. STPM / STAM are recognised as equivalent to Diploma level and can be used for the express purpose of job application in both public and private sectors.

Footnote:
Skills /technical-based institutes are not included as it will be posted in detail in future installment. - Protoculture

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Polytechnic is an effective place to train human capital to fulfill the workforce needs and reduce dependency to foreign workers. Polytechnic and Community College are administered by Ministry of Education (KPM).

Polytechnic has produced around 40,000 diploma graduates each year. As of 2008, there are 27 polytechnics with the population of 85,000 students.

Polytechnic offers Pre Diploma, Diploma, Advance Diploma and Bachelor degree programmes (degree only offered at Premier Polytechnics). Polytechnics graduates generally have a better chances in the job market as compared to university graduates in the industry.

Politeknik Premier

Premier Polytechnic is polytechnic that is of equal status to a University. Enrollment is specifically for students with excellent results in SPM. It offers Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor degree courses. Admission is via UPU Online and also applicable for full time and part time studies.

1. Politeknik Ungku Omar, Perak (PUO)
2. Politeknik Sutan Salahudin Abdul Aziz Shah, Selangor (PSA)
3. Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan, Johor (PIS)

Politeknik Konvensional

Conventional Polytechnic is normal polytechnic of the yesteryears. Offering placement to SPM school leavers to Pre Diploma and Diploma levels for both fulltime and parttime courses. Application is via UPU Online.

1. Politeknik Sultan Ahmad Shah, Pahang
2. Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah, Kedah
3. Politeknik Kota Bharu, Kelantan
4. Politeknik Kuching, Sarawak
5. Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
6. Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
7. Politeknik Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang
8. Politeknik Kota, Melaka
9. Politeknik Kota Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
10. Politeknik Sultan Abdul Mizan, Terengganu
11. Politeknik Merlimau, Melaka
12. Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah
13. Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Perak
14. Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Selangor
15. Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis
16. Politeknik Muadzam Shah, Pahang
17. Politeknik Mukah, Sarawak
18. Politeknik Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
19. Politeknik Jeli, Kelantan
20. Politeknik Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
21. Politeknik Banting, Selangor
22. Politeknik Mersing, Johor
23. Politeknik Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu
24. Politeknik Sandakan, Sabah

Politeknik METrO

METrO Polytechnic is a type of polytechnic established to fulfill the needs of the socio-economic localised in certain urban areas. Enrollment targets SPM school leavers and working adults that needs upskill and re-skilling. Placing importance in Blended Learning and more towards Open Distance Learning (ODL) via e-learning.

1. Politeknik METrO Kuala Lumpur (PMKL)
2. Politeknik METrO Kuantan (PMKU)
3. Politeknik METrO Johor Bahru (PMJB)
4. Politeknik METrO Betong (PMB)
5. Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor (PMTG)

Link (In BM):
http://www.politeknik.edu.my/

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Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia / Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) is a higher education institutions to train teacher's trainees for primary and secondary public schools in Malaysia. All IPGMs is administered by Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (IPGM KPM) based in Cyberjaya.

IPGM was formerly known as Maktab Perguruan which trained future teachers. The teacher's trainees are mostly those taking Bachelor in Teaching (Program Persediaan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan - PPISMP), Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Diploma perguruan Lepasan Ijazah - DPLI), Malaysia Teaching Diploma (Diploma Perguruan Malaysia - DPM), Diploma in Teaching for Diploma Graduate (Diploma Perguruan Lepasan Diploma - DPLD), and In-Service Training (Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan - LDP).

Students are chosen by Teacher's Education Department (Bahagian Pendidikan Guru - BPG) for enrollment to IPGM through a series of interviews and tests. Those that passed preliminary level will be offered for placement to Bachelor in Teaching degree programmes (Sarjana Muda Perguruan) at IPGM which are recognised by MQA and Public Service Dept (JPA).

Teacher's trainees will undergo placement to all public schools all over Malaysia after completing their studies.

List of IPGMs:

1. IPG Kampus Sarawak, Miri, Sarawak
2. IPG Kampus Tun Abdul Razak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
3. IPG Kampus Batu Lintang, Kuching, Sarawak
4. IPG Kampus Kent, Tuaran, Sabah
5. IPG Kampus Gaya, K. Kinabalu, Sabah
6. IPG Kampus Tawau, Sabah
7. IPG Kampus Keningau, Sabah
8. IPG Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur
9. IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik, Nilai, N. Sembilan
10. IPG Kampus Ilmu Khas, Kuala Lumpur
11. IPG Kampus Bahasa Melayu Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
12. IPG Kampus Sultan Mizan, Besut, Terengganu
13. IPG Kampus Dato' Razali Ismail, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
14. IPG Kampus Perlis, Kangar, Perlis
15. IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun, Seberang Prai, Penang
16. IPG Kampus Pulau Pinang, Penang
17. IPG Kampus Raja Melewar, Seremban, N. Sembilan
18. IPG Kampus Perempuan Melayu, Melaka
19. IPG Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim, Sg Petani, Kedah
20. IPG Kampus Darul Aman, Jitra, Kedah
21. IPG Kampus Tun Hussein Onn, Batu Pahat, Johor
22. IPG Kampus Temenggong Ibrahim, JB, Johor
23. IPG Kampus Kota Bharu, Kelantan
24. IPG Kampus Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuala Lipis, Pahang
25. IPG Kampus Pendidikan Islam, Bangi, Selangor
26. IPG Kampus Ipoh, Perak
27. IPG Kampus Rajang, Bintangor, Sarawak

Link (In BM):
https://pismp.moe.gov.my/

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MATRICULATION PROGRAMME / PROGRAM MATRIKULASI KPM

Background

The Ministry of Education established the Matriculation Division on 1 September 1998 in order to coordinate all matriculation / foundation programmes previously managed by public institutions of higher learning.

In the 1999/2000 session, the Matriculation Division of the Ministry of Education started the Matriculation Programme for students who sat for the 1998 SPM examination.

Starting from the 2000/2001 session, all matriculation programmes except those by the International Islamic University and Centre for Foundation Studies in Science of the University of Malaya were managed fully by the Matriculation Division.

Concept

The Ministry of Education Matriculation Programme is a preparatory programme for bumiputera students with Malaysian Certificate of Education to qualify them for degree courses in science, technology and the professional arts in public and private universities.

Pre-university studies take two (2) semesters. The programme curriculum focuses on the academic aspect without neglecting the co-curricular aspect.

The students produced are knowledgeable and competent, as well as have exemplary personal qualities and leadership capabilities.

All students in this programme follow the same syllabus and undergo the same evaluation method. The selection of students to enter university is made only after they have passed the Matriculation Programme.

Colleges

Starting from the 2003/2004 session, the Matriculation Programme is conducted at matriculation colleges and MARA Colleges only. The list of Ministry of Education Matriculation Colleges as follows:

1. Kolej Matrikulasi Melaka
2. Kolej Matrikulasi Negeri Sembilan
3. Kolej Matrikulasi Pulau Pinang
4. Kolej Matrikulasi Perlis
5. Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan
6. Kolej Matrikulasi Johor
7. Kolej Matrikulasi Perak
8. Kolej Matrikulasi Kedah
9. Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang
10. Kolej Matrikulasi Teknikal Kedah
11. Kolej Matrikulasi Teknikal Pahang
12. Kolej Matrikulasi Teknikal Johor
13. Kolej Matrikulasi Kelantan
14. Kolej Matrikulasi Sarawak
15. Kolej MARA Kulim, Kedah
16. Kolej MARA Kuala Nerang, Kedah

Link (in BM):
https://matrikulasi.moe.gov.my/

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JABATAN TENAGA MANUSIA

Formerly known as Jabatan Tenaga Rakyat (JTR), Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (JTM) or the Manpower Department was established in 1967. The shift in name, which took place in early 2000, was due to the switch of the department's current primary function, which is to provide skills training programmes. In contrast, JTR functioned not only to produce trained skilled work force, but also to carry out job placements based on gathered data.

Now, JTM has produced and is producing skilled workforce for the nation from the certificate right up to the advanced diploma level; and to meet the demands for skilled labour and changes brought about by the rapid advancements in Science and Technology, JTM has set up Industrial Training Colleges nationwide.

INSTITUT LATIHAN PERINDUSTRIAN (ILP)

ILP is an institute under JTM counducting skills based and technical programmes offered by Malaysian Skills Certificate from level 1-3. There are 22 ILPs all over Malaysia offering various skill based courses.

List of ILPs in Malaysia:

- ILP Kuala Lumpur
- ILP Kuala Langat
- ILP Selandar
- ILP Bukit Katil
- ILP Ledang
- ILP Pasir Gudang
- ILP Mersing
- ILP Pedas
- ILP Ipoh
- ILP Kuantan
- ILP Kangar
- ILP Jitra
- ILP Arumugam Pillai
- ILP Perai
- ILP Kepala Batas
- ILP Kuala Terengganu
- ILP Kota Bharu
- ILP Kota Kinabalu
- ILP Sandakan
- ILP Labuan
- ILP Kota Samarahan
- ILP Miri
- ILP Marang

PUSAT LATIHAN TEKNOLOGI TINGGI (ADTEC)

ADTEC is a skills and training institute under JTM offering skill based and technical courses such as Malaysian Skills Diploma and Malaysian Skills Advanced Diploma from level 4-5 in various fields.

List of ADTECs in Malaysia:

- ADTEC Shah Alam
- ADTEC Batu Pahat
- ADTEC Kulim
- ADTEC Melaka
- ADTEC Taiping
- ADTEC Kemaman
- ADTEC BINTULU
- ADTEC Jerantut



JAPAN-MALAYSIA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (JMTi)

Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTi) was proposed by Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994. JMTI is officially established in 1998 as a result of technical cooperation with Japan and administered under Manpower Department (JTM). JMTi offers technical programmes ranging from Malaysia Skills Certificate up to Diploma and Advance Diploma level.

JMTi offers technical programmes to meet the demands of skilled workforce in Malaysia to realised the Vision 2020 which targeted 50% of Malaysian workforce with advanced skill level. Programmes offered are in line with current industrial needs and the usage of high technological workshop tools in teaching processes.

There are 5 programmes offered mainly Electronic Engineering Technology Programme, Computer Engineering Technology Programme, Mechatronic Engineering Technology Programme, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Programme, and Precision Machining Technology Programme. The Institute also offers short courses and Malaysian Skills Certificate programmes.

JMTi has received many recognition in prepping up its graduates to enter the employment opportunities or continuing their education to the higher level.

Links:
Jabatan Tenaga Manusia: http://www.jtm.gov.my/
Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran: https://www.dsd.gov.my/
Japan-Malaysian Technical Institute (JMTi): http://www.jmti.gov.my/

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Previously known as the Skills Bureau under the Youth Development Division, the reshuffling of the Ministry of Youth and Sports saw the upgrade of this subdivision to Youth Skills Development Division (BPKB). Since 2001, the Division Director was placed under the authority of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Operations).The reshuffling of BPKB was required due to the increase of planning and regulation of skill training programs through new approaches such as:

• All institutes were united under the ILKBS banner.
• ILKBS was further branched to IKBN, IKTBN and AKBG.
• Full time training courses at IKTBN/IKBN Model Development Courses for youths (leadership, entrepreneurship, discipline)
• Short term Skills Courses which are customised for youths
• Skills Courses at private institutions (sponsored programs)

INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN BELIA NEGARA (IKBN)

IKBN is one of Public Skills Institute under Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, offering skills based programmes to the youths and school leavers. IKBN was set up to prep and run various skills programmes by Malaysian Skills Certificate from Level 1-3.

List of IKBNs in Malaysia:

- IKBN Miri
- IKBN Jitra
- IKBN Kinarut
- IKBN Peretak
- IKBN Wakaf Tapai
- IKBN Bandar Penawar
- IKBN Seri Iskandar
- IKBN Pekan
- IKBN Naka
- IKBN Kemasik
- IKBN Kuala Langat
- IKBN Kuala Perlis

INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN TINGGI BELIA NEGARA (IKTBN)

IKTBN is one of Public Skills Institute under Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, offering skills based programmes to the youths and school leavers. IKTBN was set up to prep and run various skills programmes by Malaysian Skills Certificate from Level 1-3 and Technology Advanced Certificate by IKBN.

List of IKTBNs in Malaysia:

- IKTBN Sepang
- IKTBN Chembong
- IKTBN Dusun Tua
- IKTBN Bachok
- IKTBN Temerloh
- IKTBN Pagoh
- IKTBN Alor Gajah
- IKTBN Bukit Mertajam

Links:
Institut Kemahiran Belia dan Sukan: http://kemahiran.kbs.gov.my/
Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran: https://www.dsd.gov.my/

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KOLEJ KOMUNITI / COMMUNITY COLLEGE

In 5th July 2011, Malaysian Cabinet has reviewed Memorandum No 398/2225/00 as proposed by Minister of Education regarding the concept of establishment of Community Colleges in every Parliamentary areas.

Community Colleges under Malaysia Education Ministry will become institutions that offers the training and skills needs from all level and provide education opportunities to high school leavers before they enter the employment market or continue their higher education studies.

Around 10 pioneer Community Colleges started operations in mid June 2001 and two more by end of December 2001. Until July 2007, around 35 Community Colleges have become operational throughout Malaysia. By 2008, two additional colleges have been operational making a total of 37 Community Colleges till now.

More Community Colleges are in the planning to be build in phases in 9th Malaysian Plan to open more opportunities to local communities to enhance their knowledge and skills in lieu with the objective of the establishment of Community College.

Community College offers skills based modular programmes and academic courses such as Community College Certificate and Community College Diploma.

Link:
http://www.jpkk.edu.my/

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KOLEJ PROFESIONAL MARA (KPM)

MARA Professional Colleges (KPM) are public colleges managed by MARA. Previously known as MARA Business Institute (IPM), the first institutions is established back in May 1977 in Kuala Lumpur. Currently there are six KPM campuses throughout Malaysia.

KPM offers Pearson Higher National Diploma (BTEC HND) in the field of:

1. HND in Computing (System Development) [HND SYD]
2. HND in Business (Marketing) [HND BMk]
3. HND in Business and ICT [HND BICT]

KPM also offers several Diploma programmes ranging from business management, agro science, science computing amongst others.

Here are the list of KPM in Malaysia:

- KPM Beranang, Selangor
Link: http://www.kpmb.edu.my/

- KPM Bandar Melaka, Melaka
Link: http://www.kpmbm.edu.my/

- KPM Ayer Molek, Melaka
Link: http://www.kpmam.edu.my/

- KPM Indera Mahkota, Pahang
Link: http://www.kpmim.edu.my/

- KPM Seri Iskandar, Perak
Link: http://www.kpmsi.edu.my/

- KPM Bandar Penawar, Johor
Link: http://www.kpmbp.edu.my/

MARA COLLEGES

Generally, MARA Colleges started as the MARA Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) and has been transformed into a MARA Institute of Higher Learning (IPMa) offering international pre-U programmes such as Cambridge GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma alongside MOE (Ministry of Education) Matriculation and Foundation programmes for University of Kuala Lumpur (UniKL). This preparatory institution offers the best for the best, for them to be able to achieve their dreams.



MARA College Seremban offers Cambridge GCE A-Levels programme and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme.

Link: http://www.kmseremban.edu.my/



MARA College Kulim offers MoE's Matriculation programme and Science Entrepreneurship Preparatory Program by University of Malaysia, Kelantan (PPKS UMK).

Link: http://www.kmkulim.edu.my/



Since 1990, MARA College Banting has received recognition from the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to conduct the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is now one of the IB World Schools. In 2003, Kolej MARA Banting started offering only IBDP and today, Kolej MARA Banting is one of the largest IB World School which offers the IBDP in terms of student intake.

Pautan / Link: http://www.kmb.edu.my/



MARA College Kuala Nerang runs 6 distinct pre-University foundation programmes upon which a few are pre-U programmes to overseas studies. The programmes offered are:

1. Program Matrikulasi Kementerian Pendidikan / MoE's Matriculation
2. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - United Kingdom
3. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - RCMP (Royal College of Medicine, Perak)
4. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - Australia / New Zealand
5. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - Vinayaka Missions University (India)
6. Foundation in Science & Technology (FIST) UniKL

Link: http://www.kmkn.edu.my/


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GIATMARA

GIATMARA specifically formed to provide technical and vocational training skills in Malaysia. GIATMARA Training Centre Programme started on the 5th Malaysian Plan (1986) in Jitra, Kedah. Until the 8th Malaysia Plan, the Government has approved 176 GIATMARA Centres throughout Malaysia. As of the year 2005 there are 170 GIATMARA Centres in operation with an expected total of 231 centres to be established by end of 10th Malaysia Plan. GIATMARA centres provide short term single-skill specialist training courses (full time) in relation to the fields of building technology, furniture craftsmanship, automotive and many more.

GIATMARA provides Lifelong Learning courses to current students and interested individuals through its various short courses programme. The concept of Lifelong Learning was introduced 4 years ago in GIATMARA to give value added skills to their students in order to be more competitive in the ever changing job market requirements. GIATMARA has taken the initiative to promote the concept of Lifelong Learning to surrounding communities such as Tailoring, House Building, Electrical and other relevant skills to cater to individual needs and requirements.




MARA SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE (IKM) & MARA SKILLS TRAINING COLLEGE (KKTM)

The Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), through its ‘MARA Skills Training Programme’, offers various commercial and skill training programmes. These programmes aim at increasing the number of highly trained Bumiputra youth in the fields of business, industry, manufacturing, high technology and entrepreneurship.

Bahagian Kemahiran MARA, one of the units under the MARA Education Sector, is responsible for the management of the ‘MARA Skills Training Programme’ as well as serving as the coordinator in administering the MARA institutes namely MARA Skills Training Institutes (IKM) / MARA Skills Training Colleges (KKTM).

MARA Skills Training Institutes (Institut Kemahiran MARA, IKM) were first established in the year 1968 to conduct training for Bumiputera candidates in various technical fields and offer qualifications in business and industry. From the year 1968 to 2003, there was a total enrolment of 80,954 trainees. In 2003, the intake to IKM was 10,037 trainees.

There are various IKMs located throughout the country offering Certificate and Diploma level programmes. However, the status of some IKMs has been upgraded to college level offering higher end technological programmes and they are known as MARA Skills Training Colleges(Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA, KKTM).



MARA JAPAN INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE (MJII)

MARA Japan Industrial Institute (MJII) begins as KKTM Beranang is a highly skilled college under management and Technical Skills Division (BKT) MARA. KKTM Beranang starts in 2004 with an area of 22 acres. KKTM Beranang began operations in June 2008 and the start of the academic session in January 2009. On 19 September 2012, the Cabinet has agreed to change the name KKTM Beranang to MARA Japan Industrial Institute (MJII).

MJII is established to produce skilled Bumiputera youths in various technical fields and the skills to put themselves served in the trade sector, industrial companies and in addition to producing potential entrepreneurs.

In line with skilled manpower needs of the country, the existence of MJII provides differentiation from other centers where programs are engineered with a focus on the latest technology. Besides studying Japanese as a second language, work ethics and culture of Japan also carried out among students and staff. This makes MJII more robust in producing graduates who are competent and competitive.

Links:

GIATMARA: http://www.giatmara.edu.my/
IKM & KKTM: http://www.ekemahiran.edu.my/
List of IKMs / KKTMs in Malaysia: http://www.mara.gov.my/senarai-kktm
MARA Japan Industrial Institute: http://www.mjii.edu.my/


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PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING / UNIVERSITIES (IPTA)

Growth of IPTA

To realised the nation's objective as the centre of excellence for higher education and the spreading of knowledge in the region by the year 2020, various efforts has been initiated. With the establishment of Malaya University, the era for expansion of knowledge in Malaysia has begun.

IPTA / Public Universities establishment in Malaysia

The Universities that become the pioneers to the establishment of IPTAs in Malaysia:

Universiti Malaya (UM) / Malaya University
Established in 1962 as the result of the Carr-Saunders Commission proposal in which to create a public centre where all students from all races, religion and economic status could be together.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) / University of Science, Malaysia
Establishment of USM in 1969 begins with the motion passed in Penang State Assembly on the resolution to established a University College in the state.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) / National University of Malaysia
Establishment of UKM in 1970 proven that Malay Language can become medium of teaching and learning at University level as evidenced by several achievements attained by the University.

Development and Recognition of IPTA in Malaysia

Recently, the spreading of knowledge happened in a blink of an eye. Thus the Government has taken several steps by establishing several public universities and new academic fields to prepare professionals parallel with the industry development in the nation.

Public Universities in Malaysia has been categorised to 3 groupings namely:

- Research University
- Comprehensive University
- Focused University

These categories mirrored the main academic fields offered by the Universities to their respective students.

Apart from that, with the international recognition given to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) / University of Science, Malaysia as Apex Universiti is a greatest achievement given to IPTA in Malaysia. With this recognition, Malaysia has taken step to become centre of excellence for higher education and the spreading of knowledge in the region by the year 2020.

With the rapid establishment of private universities / IPTS have made public universities to be able to compete to develop human capital that are competent and knowledge driven to assist in raising the economy and development of the country in tandem with 4 Cores in Malaysia Higher Edecation Strategic Plan ie Strengthening Higher Education.

Link (in BM):
http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ipta/inst...universiti-awam

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UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

University of Malaya, or UM, Malaysia's oldest university, is situated on a 750 acre (309 hectare) campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

It was established on 8th October 1949 in Singapore with the merger of the King Edward VII College of Medicine (founded in 1905) and Raffles College (founded in 1928).

The University of Malaya derives its name from the term 'Malaya' as the country was then known. The Carr-Saunders Commission on University Education in Malaya, which recommended the setting up of the university, noted in its Report in 1948: "The University of Malaya would provide for the first time a common centre where varieties of race, religion and economic interest could mingle in joint endeavour ... For a University of Malaya must inevitably realise that it is a university for Malaya."

The growth of the University was very rapid during the first decade of its establishment and this resulted in the setting up of two autonomous Divisions on 15 January 1959, one located in Singapore and the other in Kuala Lumpur. In 1960, the government of the two territories indicated their desire to change the status of the Divisions into that of a national university. Legislation was passed in 1961 and the University of Malaya was established on 1st January 1962.

On June 16th 1962, University of Malaya celebrated the installation of its first Chancellor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who was also the country's first prime minister. The first Vice-Chancellor was Professor Oppenheim, a world-renowned Mathematician.

Currently, His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah is the Chancellor of the University of Malaya.

Link:
http://www.um.edu.my/

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UM CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (UMCCED)

UMCCed was established in 1998 as a centre under the University of Malaya Chancellery with the purview of offering training and education programmes at Diploma and Certificate level, and short courses in various fields. UMCCed is the only centre in a public university pioneering in coaching and training services which are offered specifically to executives, administrative officers, entrepreneurs, trainers as well as professional consultants as an effective method in increasing productivity and attaining organisation as excellence.

Industry Driven Programme

All programmes at UMCCed are designed to meet the needs of a rapidly developing country such as ours, providing it with a defined competitive edge by having well-trained workers. The programmes are designed based on several factors. These include the relevance of programmes to the needs of the country and types of human resource required, marketability the programmes or in light of current and future developments, and how functional the programmes are.

The courses offered reflect the focus of UMCCed on industry driven programmes. It keeps abreast of developments in industry and the community and stresses extensive synergistic links with both sectors in the teaching and research domains. All curricula and teaching materials are developed under the supervision of well-qualified lecturers and practitioners in the respective fields. The continuous interaction between the academics and the professionals provides invaluable input to all programmes developed and implemented by UMCCed. On completion of the programmes, students are prepared for employment in their respective fields.

UMCCed has proven its excellence as a centre for continuing education in Malaysia by successfully producing more than 17,000 graduates which consist of both the Diploma and Certificate levels in various fields.

Link:
http://www.umcced.edu.my/


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UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) / UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE, MALAYSIA

Established as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Bukit Gelugor to the present 416.6 hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km from Georgetown.

USM offers courses ranging from Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences to Building Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. These are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to approximately 30,000 students at its 17 Academic Schools on the main campus in the island of Penang; 6 Schools at the Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal (approximately 50km from the main campus); and 3 at the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (approximately 300km from the main campus).

USM also has 17 dedicated research centres for a wide range of specialisations which include archaeology, medicine and dentistry, molecular medicine, science and technology, Islamic development and management studies, and policy research and international studies. It also provides consultancy, testing, and advisory services to the industry under the ambit of USAINS Holdings Sdn Bhd, the University’s commercial arm.

Since the beginning, USM has adopted the School system rather than the traditional Faculty system to ensure that its students are multi-disciplined from their exposure to other areas of study by other Schools. It also encourages students to be active in extra-curricular activities given the myriad of clubs and societies available.

As a Research Intensive University recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in 2007, USM offers educational and research opportunities to students and staff. In 2008, USM also became the first university in the country to be selected by the Malaysian government to participate in the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX), a fast-track programme that helps tertiary institutions achieve world-class status.

Link:
http://www.usm.my/

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UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM) / NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; UKM) is a public university located in Bangi, Selangor which is about 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Its teaching hospital, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM) is located in Cheras and also has a branch campus in Kuala Lumpur.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the national university of Malaysia was born from the aspirations of the nationalists to uphold the Malay Language as a language of knowledge. The quest for a national university was suggested in 1923 by the writer Abdul Kadir Adabi as a move against British colonisation. This nationalist tide galvanised Malay intellectuals of the time but met British suppression. The nationalists never wavered and in 1969 the movement again blossomed. A Sponsoring Committee chaired by Syed Nasir Ismail, a Malay intellectual, was set up to prepare a report recommending the establishment of UKM. Other prominent members of this committee include Dr. Mahathir Mohamed (Tun), Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister who was then the Education Minister, and Dr. Mohd Rashdan Haji Baba, who later became UKM's first Vice-Chancellor.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia opened its doors on 18 May 1970 to 192 undergraduate students in Jalan Pantai Baru, Kuala Lumpur, a temporary campus housing three main faculties. In October 1977, UKM moved to its present premises which form the main campus in Bangi. The campus has a size of 1,096 hectares, situated in the metropolis encompassing the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur, the main commercial centre, and Putrajaya, the administrative capital.

UKM is one of five research universities in the country. It was ranked number 259th in the world by QS World University Rankings in 2014. It is ranked 98th place in the 100 best new universities established within the last 50 years in the world. It is the only university from Malaysia that made it in the 2012 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Top 50 Universities Under 50 Years Old list ranked in the 31st place. It placed 56th and 56th in the QS Top 500 Asian University Rankings in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Link:
http://www.ukm.my/

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM) / UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MALAYSIA

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a public research University in Malaysia and a research-intensive university in engineering, science and technology . It is located in Johor Bahru, the southern city in Iskandar Malaysia and its branch campus in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur.

UTM is a graduate-focused university with 56% of its student population consisting of postgraduate students, the highest in Malaysia. As at 2015, UTM has more than 5,000 international students from more than 60 countries, the highest among research universities in Malaysia.

The history of UTM began in 1904 when a technical school began operation on Weld Road (now Jalan Raja Chulan) to teach Technical Assistants for the Federated Malay States Departments of Railways, Survey and Public Works. The school was known as Treacher Technical School , named after Sir William Treacher, the Resident General. Students took classes on part-time basis; they worked and trained according to the technical needs of their employment.

In 1941 the Advisory Committee of Technical Schools recommended that the school be elevated to college status and proposed that a new technical college be constructed. The new college was to be built on a 47-acre piece of government land in Gurney Road (now Jalan Semarak), Kuala Lumpur. In the early years, the technical college conducted engineering courses at diploma level in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Radio Engineering, Land Surveying, Building Architecture and Quality Surveying, while a special in Automobile Engineering was offered for the transportation enforcement officers. The enrolment for the 1958/1959 academic session was 320 students.

In 1960 the college began a new era by upgrading its engineering courses to the degree level. Student following courses at the college sat for professional examinations conducted by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers, United Kingdom & the Royal Institute of British Architects, as well as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. On March 14, 1972, Malaysia’s Ruler, DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong proclaimed the formation of Institut Teknologi Kebangsaan (ITK) under section 6(1) of the University & University College Act 1971.

On 1 April 1975, the journey from school to university was completed when the institution became Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

In 1976, the government approved the university constitution and the university Senate and Council were established.

As of the 1975/1976 academic year, the UTM Faculty of Engineering split into the faculties of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Faculties. The three faculties together with the Faculty of Built Environment and Faculty of Surveying, plus the Centre for Science for Science Students and Centre for Humanities Students became the precursors of most academic programmes in UTM today. By 1976, the student population had reached 2,593 with 1,745 pursuing diploma level studies, 607 in the degree programmes, and 241 in the integrated programmes.

On December 3, 1977, UTM witnessed its first group of 65 graduates being conferred their degrees in the inaugural convocation ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, graced by the Royal Highness Almarhum Sultan Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim, the first Chancellor of UTM.

The university moved to a new campus located on 2,400 acres of land in Skudai, Johor. Construction works had begun in 1978 and the campus opened on September 16, 1985 by His Majesty Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, then the Yang di Pertuan Agong, in his capacity as his capacity as the second Chancellor of UTM.

UTM is one of the few public universities in Malaysia that has attained research university status, opening avenues for research and industrial collaboration through government research grants. On 8 January 2012, the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education declared UTM to be the first Malaysian university to attain full autonomy from the government. This allows the university to select the best of the regional students, as well as handle most of the management internally for a more efficient administration.

Link:
http://www.utm.my/


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KOLEJ SPACE

Kolej SPACE is a private learning institution governed by UTMSPACE Services Sdn. Bhd (USSB), an entirely owned company of UTMSPACE, a corporate entity under the administration of the renowned local university in Malaysia, The School of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). It is situated in the heart of the city, the golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur.

Kolej SPACE offers its own homegrown programmes which are accredited by MQA and tailored to the current trends of industrial needs. The programmes that are currently offered here are Diploma in Facilities Management, Diploma in Management and Diploma in Computer Science.

Link:
http://www.kolejspace.edu.my/

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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM)

The International Islamic University Malaysia (Arabic: الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا; Malay: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia), also known as IIUM or UIAM, is a Public Institution of Higher Education (PIHE) in Malaysia. Its main campus is located in Gombak, Selangor with its Centre for Foundation Studies situated in Petaling Jaya and Gambang, Pahang and its medical-centric branch in Kuantan, Pahang. IIUM also has two city campuses in Kuala Lumpur. The university is sponsored by eight governments from the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).

The university was established on the 23rd of May 1983 and founded upon Islamic principles. Islamic values are inculcated into all disciplines. IIUM offers bachelor, master's degree and PhD courses at its 14 faculties, also known as kulliyyah.

The university's language of instruction are English and Arabic, and many of its students come from overseas. IIUM became the first international university and the first university in Malaysia to use English as the medium of instruction and administration.

The university operates under the supervision of the Board of Governors, which is composed of representatives of the OIC as well as the eight sponsoring governments, namely; Malaysia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Libya, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The Constitutional Head, President and Rector of this university are all Malaysians.

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http://www.iium.edu.my/


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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC COLLEGE (IIC)

International Islamic College (IIC) is one of the private higher education institutions in Malaysia. As a subsidiary wholly owned by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), IIC draws inspiration from IIUM's vision and mission to become an educational institution concerned with comprehensive excellence which encompasses academic quality as well as spiritual piety. It aspires to educate young men and women to reach their full potentials and help them achieve their dreams in life. With emphasis on inculcation of values in its teaching and learning activities, the college envisages that its graduates would bring positive impact to the society through their contributions in various aspects of societal development. IIC has grown significantly since its establishment in year 2000. Now, with more than 11,000 alumni, the college is currently a 'home' to 4,200 students studying for certificates, diplomas and degrees in its vibrant campus in the Batu district of Kuala Lumpur.

Link:
http://www.iic.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM) / NORTHERN UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), which was officially established on 16 February 1984, is the sixth Malaysian public university. It is the only university that was set up to specialise solely in management education from the very beginning of its establishment.

The planning of the construction of this sixth university began in August 1983 when the Ministry of Education Malaysia began to give form, in earnest, to the idea of setting up this university. On 19th October 1983, the Cabinet gave its official approval for this project in Kedah. At that time, the project was called “The Sixth University Project”. Several months later, the temporary office of the sixth university, officially named Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), was officially opened on 15th February 1984 in Jitra, Kedah.

The permanent UUM campus, referred to as the Sintok Campus, commenced operations on 15 September 1990. The RM 580 million Sintok Campus was officially opened on 17 February 2004 by the Royal Chancellor, His Royal Highness Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah. An area encompassing 107 hectares of forest has been developed into various facilities both to attract tourists to the northern region and to satisfy the recreational needs of the members of the campus community. Among these facilities are a picnic area, a nine-hole golf course, a go-kart circuit, a shooting and archery range, an equestrian site, and many others that are fast gaining popularity among tourists and the members of the campus community alike.

In January 2008, a restructuring of the university academic system was undertaken with the express purpose of preparing a strong structure that would enable the increase in the number of postgraduate students and the hoisting of the UUM flag in the international academic arena. In this restructuring exercise, 13 faculties were merged and streamed into 3 main Academic Colleges, namely UUM COB (UUM College of Business), UUM CAS (UUM College of Arts and Sciences), and UUM COLGIS (UUM College of Law, Government and International Studies).

To emblazon the name of UUM in the annals of academic excellence as an Eminent Management University and as a Research University in the Social Sciences, a UUM Transformation Plan was launched by the Vice-Chancellor of UUM, Professor Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Ishak, in conjunction with his 2011 New Year’s Message on 1st January 2011 at the Mua’adzam Shah Hall.

The UUM Transformation Plan, which is essentially a roadmap for the future pursuits and endeavours of UUM, is divided into two phases. Phase One, which is from 2011 till 2015, is focused on unequivocally placing UUM on the local academic map in a systematic and planned manner. During this period, greater emphasis will be given to ensuring the successful achievement of the objectives of the First Phase while, at the same time, being mindful of the imperatives of the Second Phase of the Transformation Plan, which will be from 2016 till 2020.

Link:
http://www.uum.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM) / PUTRA UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

Universiti Putra Malaysia was first established as the School of Agriculture in 1931. The school was located on a 22-acre piece of land in Serdang and offered two programmes - a three-year diploma programme and a one-year certificate course in Agriculture. In 1947, the school was declared the College of Agriculture Malaya by Sir Edward Gent, the then Governor of the Malayan Union. The establishment of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia came about when the College of Agriculture in Serdang merged with the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Malaya. Dr. Mohd. Rashdan bin Haji Baba, the then principal of the College of Agriculture Malaya, was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor by virtue of the provisions of Section 18 of the Universities and University Colleges Act, 1971.

With the first intake of 1,559 students, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia had its first academic session in July 1973 in the three central faculties and one basic division: the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, and a Division of Foundation Studies. In the early 80s, UPM extended its area of studies to include the field of Science and Technology (S&T). In 1997, the name Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad, as a strategic gesture to portray the status of UPM as a centre of higher education capable of providing various fields of studies, especially in science and information technology, which facilitate national development in the new millennium.

The university has two branch campuses which are the main campus at Serdang, Selangor offering bachelor to Master and PHD level and the branch campus located in Bintulu, Sarawak offering diploma programmes. UPM is one of the five research based universities in Malaysia.

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http://www.upm.edu.my/


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PUTRA BUSINESS SCHOOL

Established in 1997, the Putra Business School (Formerly known as the Graduate School Management), a subsidiary of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is one of the nation’s top business schools and a graduate business school of international repute. PBS is the first graduate business school in Malaysia to earn accreditation by AACSB- the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. PBS is also accredited by ABEST21 (The Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow, a 21st Century Organisation).

Putra Business School (PBS) is not like any business school. PBS’ fundamental approach to the purpose of business is as enablers to the betterment of society. Currently offering post graduate programme ranging from Masters to PhD on part-time and full time basis for local Malaysians and international students.

Link:
http://putrabusinessschool.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK (UNIMAS) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, SARAWAK

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (University of Malaysia, Sarawak) or UNIMAS was officially incorporated on 24 December 1992. UNIMAS is Malaysia's eighth University, established just after the declaration of Vision 2020. Recently, UNIMAS has been ranked at 165th in Asian University Rankings 2011 by QS World University Rankings.

The University took in its first students numbering 118 in 1993 with the opening of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Resource Science and Technology. These students were temporarily located at Kolej Latihan Telekom, Simpang Tiga, Kuching until in 1994 the University moved to its East Campus in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The University’s East Campus at Kota Samarahan was officially launched by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on Independence Day, 31 August 1993.

The opening of the new West Campus by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi on 18 April 2006 was witnessed by 10,000 students, staff and members of the public.

At present, the University consists of eight Faculties, three Institutes and seven Centres.

UNIMAS was awarded MS ISO 9001: 2008 quality certificate by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. and IQNet on 13 May 2010 for its core management process at Undergraduate Studies Division (BPPs) and Centre for Academic Information Services (CAIS).

UNIMAS has implemented and maintains an Information Security Management System(ISMS) which fulfills the requirement of ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and MS ISO/IEC 27001:2007 standards. The scope covers the areas for the management of UNIMAS Data Centre covering equipment, system software, database and operating systems for the university's critical applications. The certification was issued to UNIMAS on 27 September 2013.

UNIMAS commitment to research has already been recognised by the stakeholders and partners in industry by the provision of endowments for the establishment of eight research chairs; these include the Tun Zaidi Chair for Medicinal Chemistry, the Tun Openg Chair for Sago Technology, the Shell Chair for Environmental Studies, and the Sapura Chair for ICT.

Link:
http://www.unimas.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH (UMS) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, SABAH

(UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields with the focus on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system. With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and balance in knowledge specialization.

The university also prioritizes the personal growth of its students, resulting in greater innovation and productivity for the benefit of society and the nation as a whole. UMS is committed to education transformation to fulfill the core aspirations outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015–2025 (Higher Education) in preparing Malaysia’s youth to thrive in the complex and ever-changing future.

UMS employs a holistic approach towards teaching and learning, where both theory and practice are equally emphasized to get the best out of students’ academic development. Our teaching and learning modules and niche areas of research are designed to impart knowledge of current issues and modern perspectives. UMS has committed to harness the power of online learning to widen access to good quality content and enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

UMS with a total of ten faculties offers 64 bachelor programs in science, engineering, medical, food science, agriculture, forestry, arts, humanities, business, accounting and economics. Under the Ministry of Higher Education Star Rating project (MyMOHES), our university has achieved 5 star ranking (98%) and is currently second in the comprehensive university category. UMS is also ranked fourth in the top choice universities among Malaysia’s STPM/Matriculation/Foundation leavers. At present, UMS has more than 15,000 students enrolled in undergraduate programs and more than 2700 postgraduate students at the Masters and PhD levels.

UMS is one of the most beautiful university campuses in the country, with fascinating landscape, lush greeneries and impressive structures. Indeed, UMS is the only University in Malaysia with its own beach and jetty. Ever since its establishment, UMS has made consistent efforts to develop modern infrastructures while conserving the existing biota. Various academic and non-academic facilities such as highly-resourced libraries, high end teaching and research instruments and laboratories, multimedia laboratories, WiFi, internet and online facilities, sport centers and outdoor facilities, students’ centers and hostels are available to enrich the students’ varsity life. Several supporting offices and centers are established with efficient management to provide effective services and safe environment to students for a better and memorable campus life while enhancing effective learning experiences.

UMS is also among the key-player in contributing to the growth of learned and skilled human capital in the nation. So far, UMS graduates are more than 53,000 including international students from various countries such as China, Brunei, Iraq and Indonesia. Our alumni are working in many renowned organizations or as entrepreneur. UMS has inspired them by providing the needed environment for them to plan their career and equip themselves with the required knowledge and skills such as communication skills, critical thinking skills and language proficiency before entering the working world. In addition, our alumni had been taught to be ethically and morally upright, spiritually grounded and able to work across cultures.

Link:
http://www.ums.edu.my/

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