UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS (UPSI) / SULTAN IDRIS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY

Sultan Idris Education University (University Pendidikan Sultan Idris) UPSI is a public university in the town of Tanjung Malim, Perak in Malaysia. First established in 1922 as a teachers college, it is one of the oldest functioning institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

The first teacher training center in Malaya was originally located in Taiping and was known as the Matang Teacher Training College. Opened in 1913, the house of the Malay noble of Taiping, Ngah Ibrahim served as the first teacher training college in Malaya until it was shifted to Tanjung Malim nine years later and given the name of the Sultan of Perak at that time. The history of UPSI as we know it today dates to 1922 when the university was then known as the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC). It was set mooted by the then deputy director of Malay schools, R.O. Winstedt as a training college for Malay teachers. Named after the late Sultan Idris Murshidul Azam Shah, the 28th Sultan of Perak, the college was opened on 29 November 1922 by the chief secretary of the Federated Malay States, Sir George Maxwell.

The initial instructional regime required students to complete a three-year course of training where traditional skills and arithmetic were taught. With the adoption of the Education Ordinance 1957 based on the recommendations of the 1956 Education Committee Report (better known as the Razak Report), the training course was extended to five years and new subjects were introduced. SITC also came to be officially known by its Malay name, Maktab Perguruan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Teachers College) or MPSI.

In 1976, MPSI became co-educational with the admission of the first batch of 150 female students. In 1987, MPSI was upgraded and renamed Institut Perguruan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Teachers Institute) or IPSI and new courses were made available leading to a degree conferred by Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (today known as Universiti Putra Malaysia).

IPSI was upgraded to a full university bearing its current name on 1 May 1997 in line with the plans by Malaysia to increase the number of graduate teachers in primary and secondary schools.

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

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM) / MARA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

UiTM begins its genesis as RIDA (Rural & Industrial Development Authority) Training Centre was the inspiration of Dato' Onn Ja'afar, the founder and former president of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). The idea was conceived as a result of a study visit to Ceylon in 1951 (now Sri Lanka) to look into its rural development programme in 1951. A resulting working paper outlined the establishment of RIDA (Rural and Industrial Development Authority) and its objectives of rebuilding the rural society, as well as improving rural the community's economy.There were two centres under the auspices of RIDA : Taman Asuhan RIDA (Kuala Lumpur) and Dewan Latehan RIDA (Petaling Jaya). Dewan Latehan RIDA began operations in November 1956 under its first principal, Tuan Syed Alwi bin Syed Sheikh Alhadi. It was officially opened by Dr Ismail bin Dato' Abdul Rahman, the Minister for Trade and Industry on 14 February 1957. Dewan Latehan RIDA became known as Maktab MARA or MARA College, in June 1965.The name change also meant that the college no longer operated under RIDA, instead became the most important unit of the MARA Training Division.

MARA Institute Of Technology 1967 - 1999 (ITM)

MARA College was officially renamed Institut Teknologi MARA on 14 October 1967. Its establishment came as a response to a crucial need in the country for trained manpower at professional and semi-professional levels, especially among bumiputeras. This shortage was identified through a manpower survey conducted by the government in 1965 collaboration with the United Nations.

ITM's rapid development during those years had come about with the expansion of its educational programmes, which were in line with the requirements of an increasingly demanding job market. Many courses were internationally affiliated and the institute offered advanced diploma courses, which were the equivalent to general degrees.

ITM's development is best seen from three phases that spanned a period of 32 years. The first phase (1967-1976) came with the declaration of the institute as an autonomous body with its own 300-acre campus in Shah Alam, and was placed under the Ministry of Rural Development.

The second phase (1976-1996) saw ITM rapidly harnessing its potential as an institution of higher learning. It led to the passing of the ITM Act of 1976 that placed the institute directly under the Ministry of Education.

The third phase (1996-1999) came about as a result of an amendment to the 1976 Act which put ITM on par with all the universities in the country. For functional purposes, ITM was granted all the powers of a university. But its historical name was retained until August 26, 1999.

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)- August 26, 1999

In August 1999, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced the change in name of ITM to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). With such acknowledgement from the government, a major restructuring exercise was carried out in order to consolidate the University's resources for optimum productivity.

UiTM aspires to be world class in all its endeavours and forges ahead in a direction that is in tandem with the latest developments in the world. As UiTM moves forward, it remains focused on academic excellence, innovation, socio-economic goals, worldwide accreditation, globalisation and new technologies in order to contribute to industry and national development.

Act 173 was drafted in conjunction with the establishment of UiTM. It is deemed essential as the Act provides guidelines for maintenance and smooth administration as well as other pertaining matters. The Act also serves as an acknowledgement of the institution’s transition from an institute to a university, and the authority bestowed upon it to function like any other university. This includes the offering of courses of studies and the conferment of degrees at all levels.

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


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INTEC EDUCATION COLLEGE

INTEC Education College (formerly known as the Centre for Preparatory Studies or Pusat Pendidikan Persediaan (PPP) goes back to 1983 when UiTM (the then ITM) was given the task of preparing overseas bound students with the necessary academic skills and knowledge before continuing their studies abroad. To date, thousands of students who began their studies at this campus had successfully completed their university education studies at prestigious universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Japan, Korea and the Middle-East.

In the year 2000, the college changed its name to Overseas Preparatory Programme (OPP) or Program Persediaan Luar Negeri (PPLN). In 2001, it was known as the International Education Centre (INTEC). This name was used for 9 years until in 2010, the college was known as International Education College (INTEC), instead of ‘Centre’. As it developed, INTEC has received the mandate to operate as a private institution and was rebranding to INTEC Education College. These changes have reflected on its visions in promoting international education.

INTEC now offers overseas preparatory programmes that include American Degree Foundation Programme (ADFP), American Credit Transfer Programme (ACTP), A-Level, A-Level German (ALG), SACE International programme (formerly known as AUSMAT), Look-East Policy Japan Programme, Look-East Policy Korean Programme, INTEC Foundation Studies: France and INTEC Foundation Studies: Middle-East. In 2014 after INTEC received the license to operate as a private tertiary institution, it introduced Diploma programmes for SPM leavers. INTEC has become the centre for Professional Accountancy Programme. INTEC offers courses like Certified Accounting Technicians (CAT) and The Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA).

On top of all, INTEC provides excellent learning facilities including well-equipped computer labs, science and language labs, sophisticated library with adequate references, sports and recreational facilities, counselling services, support for comprehensive student activities as well as multi-purpose halls. INTEC objective is to prepare well rounded students who are not only excellent in academic but also in soft skills management. Students are guided physically, mentally and spiritually in order to face the future challenges through various activities conducted at INTEC Education College.

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

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UNIVERSITI SAINS ISLAM MALAYSIA (USIM) / ISLAMIC SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

OVERVIEW

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is an emerging Islamic university which is fully owned and funded by the Malaysian Government. Being the 12th Public Institution of Higher learning, it aims to spearhead knowledge and be the global reference centre for Islamic Science.

USIM adopts a balanced approach between the physical and spiritual aspects, not only in the academic programmes offered, but is also widely practised throughout the university including administration and management levels. Against this backdrop, USIM embraces a holistic approach towards the delivery of knowledge, which unites revelational sciences (Naqli knowledge) and the rational sciences (Aqli knowledge).

USIM thus offers a unique model to Islamic Higher Education setting it apart from other Islamic universities worldwide. The integration of religious sciences together with the social and physical sciences in all its programmes provides a comprehensive understanding of current global problems and offers a fresh alternative in solving them.

INTEGRATION OF NAQLI AND AQLI KNOWLEDGE

The education paradigm at USIM is based on the basic principle that integrating religious sciences with social and physical sciences will not only provide a more comprehensive understanding of current global challenges, but also offer a fresh alternative in approaching and solving them. This is because of the universal nature of Islamic values, and history has proven that these values can be shared by all humankind; living together harmoniously with mutual respect and tolerance. It is also an effort towards reviving the scientific and technological feats of Muslim scholars in the past and moving it forward. USIM graduates are moulded within this ethos, so that they are not only able to function as professionals in their respective disciplines effectively, but at the same time are ready to contribute and make a difference to the society in the Islamic tradition.

USIM is committed to be excellent in three tracks in terms of its academic programmes and research. The tracks are;

- Islamic Studies, Quran and Sunnah
- Islamic Science, Technology and Engineering
- Islamic Arts, Social Science and Humanities

The three tracks are supported by the five (5) Centres of Excellence which are responsible for enhancing the research environment.

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

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU (UMT) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, TERENGGANU

UMT began as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia's Centre for Fisheries and Marine Science, located at Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. It provided facilities for both students and lecturers from the Fisheries and Marine Science programmes to conduct their practical sessions and also research.

Eventually, the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang was transferred to Kuala Terengganu, and the Centre transformed into a branch campus, being renamed Universiti Pertanian Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT) in June 1996. The name of the faculty was also changed to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Also formed were the Faculty of Science and Professional Literature and the Matriculation Centre.

Later on, the Cabinet of Malaysia had approved the establishment of Terengganu University College (KUT) on 5 May 1999 as an associate campus of UPM. Then Terengganu University College was given autonomy on 1 May 2001 and was renamed the Malaysian Science and Technology University College (KUSTEM) on 20 June 2001.

On 1 February 2007, KUSTEM was given the status of a full-fledged university, and with that elevation, it was renamed again and remain to this very day as Universiti Malaysia Terengganu / University of Malaysia, Terengganu.

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

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UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA (UTHM) / UNIVERSITY OF TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA

The establishment history of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia / UTHM started off on September 16, 1993. The university was formerly known as Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik (PLSP). The core business of PLSP then was to train and produce polytechnics academic staff to become knowledgeable and skilful in various engineering fields. The training institute was jointly administered by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

Three years later, PLSP was upgraded to Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (ITTHO). Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak who was then the Minister of Education made the official announcement of the new status on April 12, 1996. This promotion is an acknowledgment to the institution that has excelled in producing human resources for technical education.

On September 27, 2000, the institute achieved another milestone when the Malaysian government agreed to award a university-college status to the institute. This was to recognise its contributions in science and technology-based development as well as in helping the nation to achieve its aspiration. With the new status, the institution was known as Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO) and the official announcement was made by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Musa bin Mohamed, the then Minister of Education.

KUiTTHO continued to grow and progress, producing graduates who were skilful, knowledgeable and competitive. Consequently, the Malaysian government, on September 20, 2006, agreed to award the university-college a full university status and changed its name to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. On February 1, 2007, Datuk Mustapha Mohamed, the Minister of Higher Education officially announced the change of status. Subsequently, Dato’ Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein Onn then made the official declaration of the change of name on March 2, 2007.

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

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UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA (UTeM) / TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, MALACCA

Established on 1st December 2000 as the 1st Technical Public University in Malaysia.

THE CAMPUS

Located in the UNESCO world heritage city of Malacca, Set within 766 acres of lush verdant landscape boasting state-of-the art facilities in all its seven faculties.

ACADEMICS

As a Focus University, UTeM boasts strengths in technical fields – namely Engineering, IT, and Management Technology. UTeM has cemented a reputation of being a source of high-quality engineering graduates with the capability of meeting the requirements of high-tech industries. UTeM also has research competencies in areas that it has identified as being key to enhancing the University’s unique proposition and also contributes to the nation such as Green Technology, Systems Engineering, Human-Technology Interaction, and Emerging Technology.

UTeM admits not only local but also international students and this includes students from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Chad, Syria, Pakistan, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Tanzania, India, Somalia, Singapore, Qatar, Palestine, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Ghana, France, Yemen, Nigeria and Jordan.

UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS

Specifically assigned by the government to collaborate and work closely with the industrial sector. To be one of the worlds’s leading innovative technical schools, producing graduates that meet the current demands of the industry and able to handle the future needs as well. In order to ensure that UTeM is able to produce engineers and technologists who are technically-competent, UTeM has invested in the following:

- Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC):
Set up to promote high technology and precision manufacturing facilities for the purpose of Contract R&D, Contract Manufacturing and in-house industrial on-the-job training.

- CEO Roundtable:
Gathering captains of industry both locally and regionally to provide advice to UTeM including sharing of experiences and providing feedbacks to improve UTeM’s academic programmes, infrastructure and graduate employability as well as creating entrepreneurial leaders.

- Industrial Environment Campus:
Current developments in UTeM are focused on the establishment of training centers that will cater to the needs of the industry as well as providing industrial environment and exposure to the students.

EXCELLENCE IN FOCUSED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

UTeM has identified critical FOCUSED areas that are the most important for the university’s unique strengths. UTeM has chosen Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) as its niche area, which requires synergistic commitment of all faculties in UTeM and underpinned by four Thrust Areas as follows:

- Green Technology
- Systems Engineering
- Human - Technology Interaction
- Emerging Technology

- UTeM’s thrust areas are multidisciplinary in nature, which includes and draws on the strengths of existing faculties, research centres, institute and laboratories within the university.

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

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG (UMP) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, PAHANG

UMP was established by the Government of Malaysia on February 16, 2002. UMP was set up as a competency based technical university which specialises in the fields of engineering and technology.

UMP is located on the east coast state of Pahang, the biggest state in Peninsular Malaysia with vast areas of rainforest endowed with a wide range of biodiversities and natural resources.

The campus is also strategically located in the East Coast Industrial Belt of Peninsular Malaysia which hosts a large number of multinational corporations (MNCS) in the chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, automotive and biotechnology industries.

UMP offers a wide range of skills-based tertiary education programmes and practical-based tertiary education in engineering and technology to produce competent engineers. Its application oriented curriculum integrates theory and practise in the concept of a teaching factory, emphasizing experiental and action learning, task oriented and problem solving.

As for research, UMP focuses on applied research and industrial projects to enrich the teaching and learning processes as well as to promote the commercialization of research products, thus exposing students to the latest research and development activities in the industries.

The university’s campuses are fully equipped with the latest information and communication technology (ICT) systems, including wireless broadband internet connections to facilitate the university’s electronic based e-Learning and e-Management activities.

UMP is committed to the development of human capital and technology to fulfill the needs of industries as well as to contribute to the country’s overall development.

Pekan Campus

Pekan Campus, 50km away from Gambang Campus, is set to be the main campus of UMP after its full completion in 2015 tentatively. Upon its completion, the permanent campus will be able to accommodate a total number of 10,000 students and 2,000 staff. The location is in the vicinity of ever growing industrial zone especially automotive industry which
acts as a catalyst for research collaboration and academic proliferation. Currently, three (3) faculties, namely Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering have made their way to the campus which is surrounded by sea breeze of the South China Sea.

Gambang Campus

The campus is currently operating in an industrial estate about 30km from the city of Kuantan and it is a 2 and a half hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur, via the East Coast Expressway. Strategically located in the East Coast Industrial Belt of Peninsular Malaysia which hosts a number of multinational corporations (MNCs) in the chemical, petro-chemical, manufacturing, automotive and biotechnology industries, UMP students have been exposed extensively to the latest development in the fields of engineering and technology.

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

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS (UniMAP) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, PERLIS

UniMAP is Malaysia's 17th public institution of higher learning. It was approved by the Malaysian Cabinet on May 2001. Originally known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraa Utara Malaysia (KUKUM), or Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering, it was renamed as Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) in February 2007. The first intake consisted of 116 engineering students who started classes on June 2002. Currently, UniMAP has approximately 13,488 students and a workforce of more than 2,193 academic and non-academic staff members. It offers 25 undergraduate programmes that lead to Bachelor in Engineering, 13 undergraduate programmes that leads to an Engineering Technology degree and two undergraduate programmes that lead to a Bachelor in Business. We also offers six Diploma in Engineering programmes and 39 postgraduate programmes that lead to Masters and PhD degrees.

UniMAP graduates are nurtured to become competent practitioners in their area of specialization and to have the confidence to explore entrepreneurial possibilities upon graduation. They are expected to not only exhibit excellence in the knowledge and skills that are directly related to their specialized fields of study, but also to demonstrate outstanding proficiency in both communication and ICT skills, as well as possess unsurpassed traits of professionalism and patriotism.

Most of the engineering programmes at UniMAP have an electronic-based focus. However, both basic and applied studies on other fields of engineering and technology that support the advancement of engineering are also actively pursued here. In addition, International Business, Engineering Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Engineering Management are also on offer. The International Business programme is designed to produce global-business leaders who could function and compete effectively in the globalized market place. The Engineering Entrepreneursip programme aims to equip today's generation of 'technopreneurs' with an excellent entrepreneurial knowledge on managing industrial and technology-based businesses, whilst the MBA in Engineering Management is designed to produce competent managers for the engineering and technology sectors.

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

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UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UniSZA) / SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN UNIVERSITY

Terengganu, Malaysia has long been known for its scholarly tradition. Sultan Zainal Abidin III, who reigned from 1881 to 1918, made the Terengganu Palace a centre of Islamic knowledge and is considered by many to have been one of the state’s most pious rulers. Today, Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA) continues this tradition. First established as an Islamic college in 1980, UniSZA has expanded rapidly over the years, becoming a public university in 2006.

UniSZA takes great pride in continuing the legacy of providing excellence in education to all. Fast growing and dynamic, UniSZA offers a comprehensive array of programmes for study including language, design arts and engineering technology, Islamic studies, law, international relations and accounting, business and economics, bioresources, food technology, information technology, social sciences as well as medicine and health sciences.

The University operates four campuses, each with its own area of specialisation. The Gong Badak Campus located just north of Kuala Terengganu is the main campus for the university, accommodating over 7,000 students and housing seven faculties on over 140 hectares of land. The Medical Campus, found in the centre of Kuala Terengganu, is where the Faculty of Medicine operates. It is located directly opposite Terengganu’s largest hospital, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah. With a seaside location, Tembila Campus has over 385 hectares of land. It currently operates two faculties, the Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry as well as the Faculty of Informatics and Computing. Tembila is UniSZA’s newest campus and is situated in the northern part of Terengganu. The university also has a campus in Kuala Lumpur, UniSZA International Campus, designed to cater for executive programmes and graduate studies.

At the moment UniSZA has 10 faculties, each offering various levels of study from diploma to degree, and master to doctorate. In addition there are sixCentres of Excellence focusing on research and graduate studies. These centres include The Research Institute for Islamic Products and Civilization (INSPIRE), the East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), AGROPOLIS UniSZA which focuses on agriculture and food innovation, the Institute for Community Development and Quality of Life (i-CODE), ASEAN and International Research Institute (IAIS) and Darul Iman Institute (IDAMAN) . UniSZA has 46 undergraduate programmes and 25 postgraduate degrees offering hundreds of areas of specialisation.

UniSZA has long striven to broaden its area of operation, constantly seeking to establish new and active relations with institutions throughout the world. In addition to having over 60 active Memorandum of Understanding with universities, private industry, and government agencies both local and abroad, the university actively encourages international students to join our academic programmes. This is in line with our vision, to be ‘A Globally Acclaimed Preferred University’.

The university has defined its mission to inspire refined individuals, proficient in management technology through academic excellence and community engagement. This is done by adhering to our nine core values; to be ethical and moral, competent and skilled, professional, collaborative, creative and innovative, customer focused, responsible, caring with a sense of belonging, as well as being reliable.

With the broad range of programmes offered by the faculties and research centres, UniSZA’s niche is ‘Human Civilisation and Management Technology’ with its motto: ‘Knowledge for the Benefit of Humanity’.

Link:
https://www.unisza.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN (UMK) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, KELANTAN

In line with the government’s vision to propel the country to become a high-income nation, UMK aspires to help perpetuating this noble intention by making headway in proliferating the human capital so as to spur on the country’s development. Since its inception in 2007, UMK has been steadily instrumental in championing entrepreneurship education in Malaysia in order to produce multitalented graduates.

Centralising on the concept, “Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust”, efforts in upholding entrepreneurship education would be unavailing without efficient and effective manpower. Advancing on the platform of excellence, YBhg. Prof. Dato' Dr. Mortaza Bin Mohamed, the Vice Chancellor, at the head of the university together with staunch supports from the top management as well as the stalwarts of academicians, they have all prepared UMK to become a reputable institution of higher learning in offering programmes of high quality that meet market demand. Starting off with only four programmes (Creative Technology, Heritage, Entrepreneurship & Business and Applied Science – Agricultural Technology Entreprenuership), now UMK offers twenty-seven diversed programmes at five different faculties in conjunction with the current demand and development of the industry.

In preparation for a further solid development on the human capital, assistance is sought from a steadfast support system so as to meet the demand of the stakeholders. The indefatigable support staff and efficient ecosystem have contributed in providing a conducive and consilient learning environment for students. In tandem with modern advancement, UMK is now ready to explore all the possibilites.

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

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UNIVERSITI PERTAHANAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA (UPNM) / NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

UPNM was formerly known as Akedemi Tentera Malaysia (ATMA) or the Malaysian Armed Forces Academy which was established on June 1, 1995. The institution was also branded as the sole organization responsible in upgrading the knowledge and academic status of the armed forces by offering bachelor degree courses in fields of engineering, sciences and managements while not neglecting the basic requirements of military training.

The bachelor degree courses were accredited and awarded by University Teknologi Malaysia in the beginning. Lecturers – some from within the armed forces, some hired by the academy and the rest deputised by UTM where all were fully committed to changing the face of the Malaysian armed forces.

In November 10, 2006, ATMA’s responsibility was recognized and further given a boost when it was upgraded to university status creating the current UPNM. The establishment of the university was announced by our former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during the Budget 2007 reading at the Malaysian Parliament. The setting of the university cost was RM500 million and was fully borne by the Government of Malaysia.

The university’s first intake of students was for the 2007/2008 session which amid new changes having admission the first intake of civilian undergrads. Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia prepares the Malaysian military and civilian leaders to better address national and international security challenges through multi-disciplinary educational programmes, research, professional exchanges and outreach.

Though the university was not too long ago established, it has already chalked up over 11 years of experience in education and training since 1995 with over 1000 graduates in the fields of engineering, computer science and management. These graduates have all been successfully inducted and now suit as full officers in the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Air Force, also in other Government Sectors and Non Government Sectors.

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

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Update Status:

- Updating links for IPTAs.
- Added additional info on private colleges (wholly owned by IPTA) that are administered by public Universities on each respective IPTAs' posts ie IIC by IIUM, Kolej SPACE by UTM and INSTEC Education College by UiTM.
- Added additional info on JMTi in JTM and Skills Malaysia's post as part of ILP and ADTEC.
- New posts on MARA affliated skills institutions and colleges.

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PUBLIC SERVICE QUALIFICATION RECOGNITION SYSTEM - E-SISRAF

A recognized qualification or an equivalent qualification is to become one of the main conditions for appointment in the Malaysian Public Service as specified in the schemes of public service. Article 17 of the Regulations of the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012 states:



Public Service Department (JPA) has issued Circular No. 8 of 2002, entitled "List of Qualifications Recognised by Government To Be Used In Appointment to the Public Service" . The circular inform the Appointing Authority (AA) should check the status of the recognition of the qualifications of candidates for appointment to positions in the Public Service as required in the schemes of service.

Recognition of qualifications from higher education institutions within and outside of Malaysia are only involved tertiary studies at Certificate, Diploma and First Degree levels.

Link to E-SISRAF :
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/esisraf/

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MALAYSIA QUALIFICATIONS REGISTER - MALAYSIA QUALIFICATION AGENCY (MQA)

Introduction

Section 81 of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 (Act 679) provides that the Agency shall establish and maintain a national register known as the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), containing programmes, qualifications and higher education providers accredited under the Act.

The MQR is the reference point for accredited programmes awarded by higher education providers. These programmes or qualifications (i.e. certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, or degree) must conform to the Malaysian Qualifications Framework.

Objective

The objectives of the MQR are :

(i) to provide information on accredited programmes and qualifications;
(ii) to enable stakeholders to know, understand and make comparison on the features of a qualification and its relationship with other qualifications;
(iii) to facilitate the credit transfer process.

Introduction : Provisional Accreditation

Provisional Accreditation is a “candidacy assessment” to determine the strength of the curriculum to be offered and the readiness of its delivery support system before it is offered to the public.

Provisional Accreditation is granted with a validity period to a particular programme. The programme is required to undergo a Full Accreditation exercise prior to the expiry of the validity period.

Link to Malaysia Qualifications Register MQA :
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/MQR/

Link to Provisional Accreditation Register MQA :
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/pasp/

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MALAYSIA SKILLS QUALIFICATION REGISTER

Skills qualifications listed are administered under the purview of the Skill Development Department (JPK), Ministry of Human Resources. JPK is responsible for the evaluation and accreditation is the in full accordance with the provisions of the National Skills Development Act 2006 (Act 652).

Skills qualifications accredited and listed are in line with the enforcement of Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 (Act 679).

Link to Malaysia Skills Qualifications Register (JPK):
http://apps.dsd.gov.my/webjpk2/JPK_program...rian_negeri.php

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Foreign Universities' Branch Campuses and Institution of Higher Learning owned jointly by Malaysia and foreign institutions

As per topic above, the national higher education policy stated the Malaysian citizens must received quality higher education, competitive and internationally recognised. Malaysia has invited several foreign Universities from United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, Australia, Japan, China and India to open their branch campuses in Malaysia in which has transformed Malaysia into a higher education hub in ASEAN and Asian region in general.

In addition, several strategic partnership between Malaysia with foreign countries such as UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia enabled private Universities set up by collaboration of both parties in which the international syllabuses are based on the respective education / industrial landscape of the said foreign country.

List of Foreign Universities Branch Campuses from United Kingdom:

- University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus
- Newcastle University Medicine - Malaysia
- Heriot-Watt University - Malaysia
- University of Southampton - Malaysia Campus
- University of Reading - Malaysia
- International University of Malaya-Wales (jointly owned by University of Malaya & University of Wales - Trinity Saint David)

List of Foreign Universities Branch Campuses from Ireland:

- Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland & University College Dublin - Malaysia Campus

List of Foreign Universities Branch Campuses from Australia:

- Monash University - Malaysia
- Curtin University - Sarawak Malaysia
- Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak Campus

Lis of Foreign University Branch Campus:

- Tsukuba University - Malaysia Campus

List of Foreign University Branch Campus from China:

- Xiamen University - Malaysia Campus

List of Foreign University Branch Campus from India:

- Manipal International University - Malaysia

Strategic partnership University jointly owned by Malaysia and Saudi Arabia:

- Al-Madinah International University

Strategic partnership institute of higher learning jointly owned by Malaysia & Germany:

- German-Malaysian Institute (GMI)

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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

Malaysia Campus History

Following an invitation from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Malaysia’s then Education Minister and current Prime Minister, to establish an overseas campus, a partnership between Boustead Holdings Berhad, YTL Corporation Berhad and The University of Nottingham was formally announced in 1998.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus opened in September 2000. This development was a fundamental part of Nottingham's vision to become a truly global university for the 21st century and beyond. It was the first ever branch campus of a British University established outside of the UK and this innovative concept earned the University the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the field of international achievement – the first time such an award had been bestowed on an academic institution.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) welcomed its first students in September 2000.

Semenyih Campus

In September 2005, the Malaysia Campus moved to its new purpose-built campus at Semenyih, 30km south of Kuala Lumpur city centre. Occupying a scenic position overlooking green hills on a 101-acre site, and designed to mirror the attributes of University Park in the UK, the campus is a self-contained and self-sufficient neighbourhood village in a garden environment with over 4500 students. It combines a high-quality living environment with state-of-the-art learning, teaching and research facilities. Other campus amenities include:

- residential accommodation
- a purpose-built sports centre and swimming pool
- a students' association complex
- shops
- library
- Transport is available from the campus to the nearest bus and rail stations providing easy access to Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding region.

International outlook

The Malaysia Campus is an integral part of The University of Nottingham, UK and offers students the Nottingham experience in a setting that's truly Asia.

It is part of a global institution serving an international community of students, yet firmly rooted in all that is distinctive about UK education - innovative teaching and assessment methods, which encourage independent, creative thinking.

The student profile at UNMC also reflects Nottingham's status as a global university, with more than 1,400 international students to further enrich on-campus diversity.

In 2015, UNMC celebrates its 15th year anniversary.

Link:
http://www.nottingham.edu.my/
OR
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses...ysiacampus.aspx

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY MEDICINE MALAYSIA

About Us

Newcastle University UK, has established an international branch campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) in Johor, Malaysia. The campus provides undergraduate degrees in Medicine (MB BS) and Biomedical Sciences (BSc), as well as opportunities for postgraduate study.

The programmes of study are identical to Newcastle’s UK-based provision, and lead to the award of the same degrees, conferred by Newcastle University, UK. By choosing to study at NUMed Malaysia, students will obtain a reputable UK qualification, from an internationally recognised university, at a cost significantly less than that of studying for the same degrees in the UK.

The undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) degrees were launched in 2009, the Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours was launched in 2013 and our Foundation Certificate in Biological and Biomedical Sciences was launched in 2016.

Many of our programmes offer opportunities for periods of study in the UK.

The aim of NUMed Malaysia is to deliver a cost-effective medical programme of the highest quality in order to meet the needs of both our students and the regional health economy. We aim to translate the benefits of our academic endeavour for the benefit of Malaysian society and the greater Asian region.

Campus

Newcastle University’s Malaysian campus is situated in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, in Iskandar Malaysia.

Students studying at the state-of-the-art campus benefit from innovative, first class facilities in which to study. NUMed managed accommodation is just a short distance away, accessed via a free, regular shuttle bus.

Location

The campus is part of EduCity in Iskandar Puteri (formerly known as Nusajaya). It is 1km east of the Gelang Patah Interchange on the main Linkedua Expressway.

The Second Crossing Bridge to Singapore is only 8km from the campus, and the city of Johor Bahru is a near neighbour.

One of the largest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, Iskandar Puteri is planned to be an integrated city providing a world-class environment for business, living and leisure.

Quality and Reputation

The reputation and popularity of the University is backed up by the high-quality teaching and learning experience and the research opportunities available to students.

Newcastle University UK is a modern university with a rich tradition of scholarship, a proud record of service and a truly global alumni network.

Newcastle is a Russell Group University that consistently ranks in the top 20 in the UK for research power and student experience. It is the first UK University to establish a fully owned international branch campus for medicine and the biomedical sciences in Malaysia.

Quality

The Quality Assurance of Basic Medical Education (QABME) framework makes sure that standards in new and existing undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training are being monitored, maintained, developed and approved. It ensures that the outcomes in new doctors are being met. Implementation and monitoring of the process is by evidence-based visits and receipt of an annual report from each school.

NUMed Malaysia’s MB BS also meets the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Code of Practice and is in alignment with QAA subject benchmarks. The last QAA review took place in 2016. The QAA commended our management of academic standards and quality of learning by giving us a 'judgement of confidence' – the highest rating available.

Quality governance of the programme is also overseen by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. NUMed Malaysia is fully recognised by both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the MMC. NUMed Malaysia adopts the published guidance on UK medical education delivered outside the UK available on the General Medical Council website.

Link:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/

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HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

About us

With a history dating back to 1821, we have a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow. We are one of the top UK universities for business and industry and have an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

Our high-quality, career-relevant degrees

The degree programmes at Heriot-Watt are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, leading employers to actively seek out our graduates. We work in partnership with the professions to develop and accredit our degrees, ensuring career-relevant education and an environment that helps to foster the leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to equip our graduates with the skills to achieve their ambitions and perform at a high level in their careers.

Our international outlook

For over 20 years we have been committed to providing education of the highest standard to students around the world including:

- a pioneering distance learning programme, launched in 1990 to allow students worldwide to study a Heriot-Watt University degree
- our Dubai Campus, opened in 2005, was the first overseas campus in Dubai International Academic City. In 2011 we capitalised on our success by opening the first purpose-built campus
- Today we have 29,500 students studying our programmes in 143 countries
- Our future in Malaysia is an exciting one with the recent opening of our new green campus.

A fantastic central location

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya just 25km south of Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is a growing, dynamic city and its proximity allows easy access to the extensive cultural, leisure and retail amenities of the buzzing metropolis.

Putrajaya provides a high quality of life in a new, forward-thinking urban centre. It is a great choice of city for students with excellent facilities, modern infrastructure and transport links. As it's based in the Multimedia Corridor, it also benefits from a highly efficient broadband network. It is developing as an attractive centre of learning for both local and international students and a vibrant student population is steadily growing in the city.

Campus life

Our purpose-built campus in the city of Putrajaya is based only 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. Situated in a stunning lakeside location, the building boasts a variety of informal study spaces, an extensive library and easy access to IT facilities with wifi available throughout.

Students at our Putrajaya campus join a vibrant, diverse community. The multi-cultural character of the campus provides opportunities to meet and mix with a broad range of international students and enjoy a supportive environment to help you make the best of your time as a student.

We offer a range of activities to help students settle into university life, make friends and feel part of the university community. We provide opportunities for students to develop important skills and gain valuable experience, in addition to those offered by our academic programmes.

There are common rooms throughout the campus, giving students space to socialise and relax. On the promenade, facing the lake, is the cafeteria with other stores and retail outlets planned.

Link:
https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia.htm

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

About us

Choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to consider. Southampton is one of only 18 UK universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally (2016/17 QS World University Rankings) and in the Complete University Guide 2017, Southampton is in the top 20. Join us, a founder member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.

Our Malaysia Campus

We were invited by the Ministry of Higher Education to establish a branch campus for engineering within the EduCity development in Iskandar, Malaysia. Iskandar is the nation’s economic zone located in Johor, just minutes from Singapore. Our Malaysia Campus opened in October 2012 and offers premier undergraduate degrees in engineering. In 2016, our first group of Malaysia Campus students graduated with excellent results - they obtained 10 First Class and eight Upper Second Class MEng degrees.

The University of Southampton has a global reputation for academic excellence. We are one of the top five universities in the UK for engineering and have established a branch campus within the EduCity development in Iskandar Malaysia to enable more students to experience our world-class education. The University has had the privilege of educating international students from all over the world for over 50 years at our Southampton campus. We are fortunate to enjoy long-standing links with Malaysia that span many disciplines and levels of education and research.

At Southampton we are number one for electrical and electronic engineering and in the top 10 for mechanical engineering, in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2017. We are the premier university for aeronautics and astronautics, encompassing a broad range of disciplines in the field of aerospace, currently ranked number five in The Complete University Guide, 2016.
Our split campus (UK and Malaysia) degree programmes offer the chance to gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education for the first two years in Malaysia combined with the final two years at a world-class research-centred university in the UK. You will graduate with a degree from an internationally recognised university and gain a truly global education experience.

University of Southampton Malaysia’s premier undergraduate MEng Mechanical Engineering, MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics and MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering programmes allow students to study using some of the latest research facilities and equipment in the world and put the theory they learn into practice to deliver real results. All programmes have been approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

We invite you to study at the University of Southampton and take your place at the cutting edge, among some of the most talented students and academics from around the world.

Our Location

The Malaysia Campus is located in the state of Johor near the southwestern tip of Malaysia, about four hours' drive south of Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Johor's total population is about 3.4 million.

Our campus is located within EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, a new city in Johor and forms part of a pioneering multi-varsity education hub located in Iskandar Puteri, comprising universities and institutes of higher education, academia-industry action and R&D centres, as well as student accommodation, shared sports and recreational facilities.

EduCity aspires to create Asia’s first “best-in-class” higher education destination with a superior urban environment in which students and staff can live, work, study and play.

Why study with us?

The University of Southampton offers a unique opportunity for students to study a top engineering course in Malaysia.

- Gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education experience in Malaysia combined with up to two years at our UK campus.
- Be part of a well-resourced, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages independent learning and enquiry.
- Get professional engineering accreditation in both the UK and Malaysia.
- Study specialist modules to broaden and deepen your educational experience.
- Benefit from academic links with internationally renowned institutions.
- Enjoy a very high staff to student ratio at our Malaysia Campus.
- Graduate with a highly reputable masters degree from a UK University.

The quality of a UK education in Malaysia

The University of Southampton is a research-led university with a global reputation for academic excellence. We have one of the largest engineering faculties in the UK and are regarded as one of the top five universities for engineering.

Excellent facilities

Our campus in Malaysia has excellent facilities, designed for effective learning with full access to learning resources at the Southampton campus in the UK. When you continue your studies in the UK you will have access to our world-class research facilities.

Link:
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/my/

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