Tag - Universiti Malaya

Malaysian university breaks into top 50 in Asia

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian university has entered the top 50 Asian universities for the first time, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has climbed nine places to 43rd in Asia, sharing the rank with South Korea's Hanyang University. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaya (UM) moves up one spot to 64th,...

Malaysia braces for US AI chip export restrictions

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is preparing for the potential impact of the United States' plans to impose new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports, says Chang Li Kang. The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister warned that the measures, if implemented, would affect not only Malaysia but the global community as well. "If the restriction is implemented, it...

UM lecturer, students among seven questioned over cat deaths

KUALA LUMPUR: A lecturer, students from Universiti Malaya (UM), and an animal rights activist are among seven individuals questioned in connection with the recent cat deaths at the university. City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that the carcass of a cat, found on Dec 21, was handed over to the police by the activist...

‘The nation is greatly embarrassed’

KUALA LUMPUR: The prevalence of corruption, mismanagement, abuse of power and breaches of trust is akin to cancerous cells eroding the nation’s anatomy, placing immense burden on its people, says Sultan Nazrin Shah (pic). To address this, he said, the administrative systems, governance and management practices must be anchored in values, principles and trustworthiness, transcending ethnic,...

UM students come on stage dancing at graduation as part of faculty tradition

KUALA LUMPUR: Breaking out joget-like moves as they received their scrolls, a batch of graduating Universiti Malaya (UM) students garnered all the buzz. The Faculty of Creative Arts graduates put their best foot forward and stole the show as their names were called during their recent convocation ceremony. A viral TikTok video shows the graduates busting a...

New VCs appointed for UiTM, UMPSA and UM

PETALING JAYA: Three new vice-chancellors have been appointed to lead Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and Universiti Malaya (UM). They are Prof Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib Sahibuddin, Prof Datuk Dr Yuserrie Zainuddin and Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman. Prof Shahrin Sahib’s appointment as UiTM's vice chancellor will begin effective...

UM Graduate Behind ‘VC Resign’ Convocation Protest To Be Charged Today, Faces 2 Years Jail

A while back ago, a University Malaya student gained nationwide attention after he staged a solitary protest during his own convocation by revealing a large cardboard sheet that read ‘WHY VC MUST RESIGN’ on stage. The incident has since caused a national uproar, with the country left divided between supporting or condemning his actions. Source: Malaysiakini Well,...