Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic (PIS; ms, Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan) is a polytechnics in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia (the ninth institution established). The polytechnic specialises in technical studies, with separate departments for the engineering divisions such as

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and

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. It also has departments for design and visual communications, tourism and hospitality,

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, science and

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, and general studies.

History

Planning for the polytechnic began in the 7th Malaysian Plan in collaboration with the government of Malaysia and the World Bank. Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan opened its doors to students in July 1998 in Johor Bahru Technical Secondary School (also known in

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as Sekolah Menengah Teknik Johor Bahru. Planning early establishment of Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan began in 1991, with an effort to identify a suitable site in the area of

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. In July 1998, Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan began operating in the actual site of 100 acres in

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, with a project cost of RM 155.52 million.

General

Rebranding

The original name of this public higher education institution before Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) was Politeknik Johor Bahru (PJB). Politeknik Johor Bahru changed its name to Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan after the name of

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(in Malay word as ''Sultan Dan Yang Dipertuan Bagi Negeri Dan Jajahan Takluk Johor Darul Ta'zim''). The name change officially took place on 15 December 2011. Council Declaration Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan was executed by His Majesty the Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Iskandar, son of the late

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Iskandar of Johor at the Multipurpose Hall of Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (now known as Dewan Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil).

Recognition

Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan has been recognised as one of three Premier Polytechnics by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia on 25 February 2010 at the

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International Convention Centre (PICC), which was officiated by

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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Two other polytechnics is also recognised are Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO) and Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA).Portal Rasmi PSA – Utama
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Malaysia Polytechnic University

Recognition as Premier Polytechnic is fundamental before Malaysia Polytechnic University was established in 2015.

Premier Polytechnic

THREE polytechnic recognised as the premier polytechnic which is Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS), Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO), and Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA) are given autonomy to modify the 30 percent of the learning modules, particularly in the subject (niche area) determined in each direction.

Academic

Centre of Excellence

Poly Agro

Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) has developed plantation chilli fertigation with its own brand of Poly Agro in

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Ratings

MQA PolyRate 2013

Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan was evaluated and given a rating in PolyRate 2013 and classified as Tier 6 which is Outstanding polytechnics in Malaysia. This makes Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan as one of the best three of the 32 polytechnics in Malaysia until now.

Achievement

Social Responsibility

Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan social obligation to offer courses to people with disabilities (or in Malaysia formerly known as Orang Kelainan Upaya and OKU in acronym) to give them the opportunity to receive training appropriate to their ability. This supported a conducive learning environment complete with high-tech workshops, computer labs, resource centre and wireless internet access make the climate more transformative learning, creative and innovative. In addition, the lecturers become an important asset in the form of students who are knowledgeable, skilled and competitive.

References

External links

Official Portal of Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan
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