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Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

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]

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
CampusMultiple Sites
AffiliationsASAIHL
MTUN
Websiteump.edu.my

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

History

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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 (UTEC) 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 was under construction before the year of 2009.[3]

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

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

UMPSA Pekan Campus

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UMPSA main campus in Pekan began its operation in 27 July 2009. The campus can accommodate up to 10,000 students and 2,000 staff.

The campus is home to four engineering faculties and one centre as follows;

  • Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology
  • Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology
  • Faculty of Computing
  • Centre for Modern Languages.






 
UMP Pekan Library in front of the Lake.

Rankings

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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
2022 129 QS Asian University Rankings
2023 132 QS Asian University Rankings
2024 153 QS Asian University Rankings
  • 2024 Ranked #10 in Malaysia (Public Universities)
  • 2024 Ranked #1 in MTUN

Collaboration partners

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Notable figures

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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

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

Media

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See also

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References

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  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.
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