Universiti Malaysia Pahang

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University of Malaysia, Pahang
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Motto: Engineering Technology Creativity
Established: 16 February 2002
Type: Public
Chancellor: Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah
Rector: Mohamed Said bin Mat Lela
Students: approx. 6000 undergraduates and postgraduates
Location: Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Affiliations: ASAIHL
Website: http://www.ump.edu.my/

University Malaysia Pahang (English: University of Malaysia, Pahang) (UMP) is a Malaysian government university. It was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi Malaysia (English: University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia) (KUKTEM).

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[edit] History

UMP was established as a public technical university by the Malaysian government on 16 February 2002. Incorporated under the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 by the Royal Decree of His Majesty the Yang DiPertuan Agong, Kolej Universiti Kejuruteran & Teknologi Malaysia (KUKTEM) was set up as a competency-based technical university, specializing in engineering and technology. The University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia currently operates on a temporary campus in Gambang, Pahang. The temporary campus was formerly an industrial complex owned by MEC. The university's permanent campus is located in Pekan, which is currently still under construction..

The University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia was the first university in Pacific Asia to provide wireless internet access to students on their campus. Currently, the university provides internet access in almost all areas of its campus, using both wireless and cable(LAN) connection method for all students and staffs.

On 8 October, 2006, the Malaysian government has agreed to rename KUKTEM to Universiti Malaysia Pahang. The change of name is because the words 'university college' (Kolej Universiti) tend to give impression to the public that KUKTEM is a "lower standard" institution of higher education compared to other universities such as Universiti Malaya.[1] Many employers also tend to think that KUKTEM graduates are not competent enough as they graduated from a university college and not a full university. Therefore, the change of name is finally granted by the Malaysian government for the sake of the graduates and also to correct the wrong mindset of the public towards the university colleges in Malaysia.

The university consists of 17 departments/units and 7 faculties (some are known as center).

[edit] Departments/Units

  1. Human Resource Unit
  2. Academic Staff Development Centre
  3. Audit Unit
  4. Corporate Communication Unit
  5. Finance Unit
  6. Academic Management Office
  7. Student Affairs Department
  8. Information & Communication Technology Centre
  9. Islamic Center
  10. Knowledge Management Centre
  11. Legal Unit
  12. Marketing Unit
  13. Research Management Centre
  14. CENFED
  15. Office of Development & Asset Management
  16. Quality Unit
  17. Centre for Postgraduate Studies

[edit] Faculties

  1. Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  2. Faculty of Computer Systems & Software Engineering
  3. Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering
  4. Faculty of Civil & Earth Resources Engineering
  5. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  6. Center for Modern Language & Human Sciences
  7. Centre for Technology Management

[edit] Facilities

Facilities provided includes:

  • Dormitory
    • Dormitory in UMP is known as Kolej Kediaman in Malay, or Residence College in literally-translated English. Currently, dormitory in UMP is divided into 2:
      • Student Residence Complex 1 - Original dormitory for students. Consisting of 15 blocks, 8 for male students and 7 for female students. Each block consists of 4 floors, each with 12 rooms, 2 study rooms and washrooms. 4 students are assigned to each room.
      • Student Residence Complex 2 - New dormitory complex consisting of terrace houses. This dormitory complex is given the name Kompleks Kediaman Gambang Perdana. Restricted for male students only. Most of the male students of 2nd year and above are assigned here.
  • Internet Access
    • KUKTEM was the first university in Asia Pacific to provide wireless internet access for students[citation needed]. Almost all area in the Gambang campus has Wi-Fi coverage, for both students and staffs. In addition, there are also LAN ports for students to connect to internet via LAN cable at strategic locations such as dormitory study rooms and library.
    • Malaysia's main ISP (Internet Service Provider), TMNET, also provides wireless internet access service (Requires monthly fee) for individuals who prefer more efficient internet connection in the campus. Known as TMNET Hotspot, it provides a higher speed wireless internet access at few limited locations in the campus for nineteen Malaysian ringgit per month.
  • Library
  • Lecture Halls/Rooms
  • Labs (Separated according to faculties)
  • Labs are equipped with new equipment which is on pilot scale
  • Cafeteria not offering delicious food, just plain food
  • Sport Facilities - field, gym, basketball court, badminton court etc.
  • Mosque

[edit] References

  1. ^ Six New Local Public Universities in 2007, Malaysia Students. December 31, 2006.

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