Education news in Petaling Jaya
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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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URIIS 2026 in KL links university research to investors
The University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026 will be held from Sept 21-23 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organised by the higher education ministry and UPM, it brings together 20 public universities, investors and industry to showcase over 200 technologies with commercial potential across 12 clusters.
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UMNO UK club proposes Global TVET Talent Network linking overseas talent with MARA, GLCs
UMNO's United Kingdom overseas club has proposed a Global TVET Talent Network to connect Malaysian talent abroad with MARA, government-linked companies and strategic industries. The proposal was raised during the debate on the UMNO president's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. It also touched on social media mastery and the welfare of Malaysians overseas.
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Monash, Sunway, Taylor's launch Triple Alliance to boost university collaboration
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway University and Taylor's University have formally launched their Triple Alliance partnership at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Sunway Square. The alliance aims to foster collaboration in education, research, and community initiatives, with plans for cross-campus learning and joint research projects. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir called the launch an important milestone for Malaysian higher education.