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Universiti Malaysia Pahang (literally meaning University of Malaysia of Pahang, abbreviated as UMP) is a
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Pahang Pahang (;Jawi alphabet, Jawi: , Pahang Hulu Malay: ''Paha'', Pahang Hilir Malay: ''Pahaeng'', Ulu Tembeling Malay: ''Pahaq)'' officially Pahang Darul Makmur with the Arabic honorific ''Darul Makmur'' (Jawi: , "The Abode of Tranquility") is a ...
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. It was formerly known as University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia ( ms, Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi Malaysia), abbreviated as UTEC or KUKTEM. On 28 November 2015, UMP had been granted an autonomous status where controls towards the financial, human resources and administration had been fully passed to the university.


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, University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia 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 is under construction. On 20 September 2006, the
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n government agreed to rename University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia to Universiti Malaysia Pahang, with the change came into effect on 1 February 2007.


Faculties

* Faculty of Computing * Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology * Faculty of Engineering Technology * Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology * Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology * Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology * Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology * Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology * Faculty of Industrial Management


Centres

* Centre for Human Sciences * Centre for Modern Languages * Centre for Mathematical Sciences


Facilities

Facilities provided include: * The dormitory is known as Kolej Kediaman in Malay (English: Residential College). The dormitory is divided into two: ** Residential College 1 and 3 consists of 15 blocks. Each block consists of four floors, each with 12 rooms, two study rooms and washrooms. Four students are assigned to each room. ** Residential College 2 is a new dormitory complex consisting of terrace houses. It is for male students only. First year and above male students are assigned here. ** Residential College 4: UMP rented shop lots to accommodate the increasing number of students. Next to Lebuhraya Tun Razak, it consists of blocks A, B, and C. ** Residential College 5: an apartment style dormitory, it was the first residence complex built in UMP Pekan. It consists of nine blocks: Block A, B, C, D, E and F are the male dormitory while G, H, and I are for female students. It is occupied by mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing students as they are the early group of faculties which were placed at UMP Pekan before all faculties are to be transferred to UMP Pekan Campus by 2016. * Internet access: almost all area in the campus has Wi-Fi coverage In addition there are LAN ports for students to connect to the Internet via LAN cable at locations such as dormitory study rooms and library. The university has fixed the LAN ports in every room in each hostel. ** Malaysia's main ISP (Internet service provider), TMNET, provides wireless internet access service. Known as TMNET Hotspot, it provides a higher speed wireless Internet access at limited locations for 19 Malaysian ringgit per month. * Library: The library in UMP Pekan was built by a lake, making UMP Pekan bearing the nickname UMP Lakeside Campus. * Lecture halls/rooms * Labs (separated according to faculties). * Cafeteria * Sport facilities — field, gym, basketball court, badminton court etc. * Mosque * Clinic


UMP Pekan Campus

UMP main campus in Pekan began its operation in 27 July 2009. It is equipped with * Student Centre * Hostel and Cafeterias * Lakes for water activities (e.g.: kayak) * Free WiFi * Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology * Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology * Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology * Faculty of Computing * Centre for Modern Languages * Library * Clinic


Rankings


Notable figures

The alumni and student of Universiti Malaysia Pahang 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.


Presence in media

The main campus were the set for a television comedy, ''Namaku Bedah'' (2017).


Media

* Twitter ** The official Universiti Malaysia Pahang Twitter account is https://twitter.com/umpmalaysia ** UMP may also be discovered through hashtag #UMPGambang, #UMPPekan, #UMPGambangCity, and #UMPLakeSide


See also

*
List of universities in Malaysia This is a list of universities in Malaysia. Universities in Malaysia are generally categorised as public and private universities. Private universities include locally established universities and campuses of foreign universities. The list belo ...


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Malaysia Pahang, Universiti Universities and colleges in Pahang Public universities in Malaysia Educational institutions established in 2002 Technical universities and colleges in Malaysia Engineering universities and colleges in Malaysia Information technology schools in Malaysia 2002 establishments in Malaysia