Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
Emblem
Other name
UMPSA
Former name
  • University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia (2002–2007)
  • Universiti Malaysia Pahang (2007–2022)
MottoKejuruteraan, Teknologi, Kreativiti
Motto in English
Engineering, Technology, Creativity
TypePublic technical university
EstablishedFebruary 16, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-02-16)
BudgetMYR 224,020,000[1]
ChancellorAl-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah
Vice-ChancellorYuserrie bin Zainuddin
Academic staff
814
Administrative staff
992
Students17925
Undergraduates10835
Postgraduates1423
Location
Pekan, Pahang
,
Malaysia
CampusMain: Pekan (Rural)
Second: Gambang, Kuantan (Suburban)
AffiliationsASAIHL
MTUN
Websiteump.edu.my

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (formerly known as Universiti Malaysia Pahang, abbreviated as UMP), abbreviated as UMPSA, is a public technical university in Pahang, Malaysia. UMPSA was founded as University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia (Malay: Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi Malaysia), abbreviated as UTEC or KUKTEM.[2]

On 28 November 2015, UMPSA had been granted an autonomous status where controls towards the financial, human resources and administration had been fully passed to the university.

History

Emblem of the University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia (2002–2007)

UMPSA was established as a public technical university by the Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's cabinet on 16 February 2002. Incorporated under the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 by the Royal Decree of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia was set up as a technical university, specialising in engineering and technology. The university college operates on a temporary campus in Gambang, Pahang. The temporary campus was formerly an industrial complex owned by Malaysia Electric Corporation (MEC). The university's permanent campus is located in Pekan, which is under construction.[3]

On 20 September 2006, the Malaysian government agreed to rename University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia to Universiti Malaysia Pahang, with the change came into effect on 1 February 2007.[4]

UMP Pekan Library in front of the Lake.

UMP Pekan Campus

UMPSA main campus in Pekan began its operation in 27 July 2009.

Rankings

Year Rank Value
2013 251-300 QS Asian University Rankings
2014 251-300 QS Asian University Rankings
2015 251-300[5] QS Asian University Rankings
2016 251-300 QS Asian University Rankings
2017 251-300 QS Asian University Rankings
2018 281-290 QS Asian University Rankings
2019 188 QS Asian University Rankings
2020 134 QS Asian University Rankings
2021 133[6] QS Asian University Rankings

Collaboration partners

Notable figures

The alumni and student of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah excelled in various fields, among the notable figures are

  • Syed Mohamad Hamzah al-Junid Bin Syed Abdul Rahman, former managing director of AJ Infinite (M) Sdn. Bhd.[8]

Presence in media

The main campus was set as the background setting for a television comedy series known as Namaku Bedah (2017).[9]

Media

  • Official social media account:
    • UMPSA Facebook account is https://www.facebook.com/umpsamalaysia
    • UMPSA Instagram account is https://www.instagram.com/umpsamalaysia
    • UMPSA TikTok account is https://www.tiktok.com/@umpsamalaysia
    • UMPSA Youtube account is https://www.youtube.com/@UMPSATV
    • UMPSA Twitter account is https://twitter.com/umpsamalaysia

See also

References

  1. ^ "Zairil Khir Johari: With budget cuts of up to 27%, how will our universities become "world-class"?". Mediarakyat.net. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  2. ^ "About Us | Official Portal - Universiti Malaysia Pahang (Malaysia University) - Public University in Pahang, Malaysia". www.ump.edu.my. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  3. ^ "University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia Overview". www.kuktem.edu.my. Archived from the original on 16 August 2004.
  4. ^ "Profile". www.ump.edu.my. Archived from the original on 30 April 2007.
  5. ^ "Universiti Malaysia Pahang". Quacquarelli Symonds. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  6. ^ "Universiti Malaysia Pahang".
  7. ^ "MAJLIS MENYAMBUT PELAJAR KOHORT... - Education Malaysia, Beijing-EMB". Education Malaysia, Beijing. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  8. ^ "UMP HOLDINGS SDN.BHD". umptechnology.com. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  9. ^ Zulkipli, Nor Fadzillah. "Drama "Namaku Bedah" kongsi keindahan kampus". Vice Chancellor's Office, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. Retrieved 1 July 2019.

External links

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