We will now talk about higher education history in Malaysia. First and foremost, we will talk about history of University Malaya (UM). It is well known as the oldest university in Malaysia situated in the heart core of our country. In April 1949 it was established in Singapore.
The term Malaya symbolizes our country so as the name given to UM. Since 1948 it is recommended by The Carr-Saunders Commission that different ethnicity could mingle and realize the essential that this university is for our own country.
It was a very fast growth of UM during the first decade it is organized and this ended in split of two which one situated in Singapore and another in Kuala Lumpur. Therefore, both these department decided to upgrade the status of the division into national university. The country’s first prime minister namely Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj being the first Chancellor in 1962 June 16th. Then, a world-renowned Mathematician , Professor Oppenhiem was the Vice Chancellor.
On the other hand, University of Science Malaysia(USM) organized as the second university in our country and also gave the name as University Pulau Pinang.USM provides variety courses in science subject, humanity, arts and also provided researches facilities.
USM was establish by an agreement reached in 1962. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone by our Prime Minister was held in Sungai Ara on this historical date which was on August 7th 1967.
Members chosen from the university, representative from government department and those appointed by Ministry of Higher Education forms the board of directors and eventually creates the management of USM The board of directors, as an important council, have the rights to rephrase the university constitution, statutes, acts and regulations.
As for the highlight for our country, National University of Malaysia (UKM) uphold the national language Bahasa Melayu since it was organized on 18 May 1970. It is well located in the centre of Bangi nearby to town and the complete with attractive landscape and eye-catching sceneries. Slowly, this gigantic university expended to 12 well establishes faculties’ four institutes and nine academic centers.
UKM also owns holding known as UKM holdings. A large number of professors and lectures forms a massive academic line a staffs resulted more than 7500 souls. Undergraduate as well as postgraduate students comprise the population of UKM graduates which taking to into account local and foreign students from various countries. A large number of successful graduates consist bachelors, masters and PhDs. UKM, though a mastermind of nationalistic spirit aspirations and being outstanding. UKM still and will always preserve its cherished culture and impregnable values.
The three higher institution that have been stated before are the earlier higher education in Malaysia that have been provided through the citizens. The establishment of these three higher education institution influences the establishment of other institution such as UPM, UTM, UUM and other private institution as well.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
History of National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM as it is popularly known) was formally established
on 18 May 1970. UKM is the third university in Malaysia, but the first to use Bahasa
Melayu, the national language, as the medium of instruction. UKM aims to produce
graduates with skills and expertise in various fields for development of the Malaysian
society, and country.
The idea of establishing a national university was first mooted as far back as the early 1920s. The initial proposition, made by Abd. Kadir Adabi, sought for the establishment of a university that could meet the educational needs of the Malays and the development of their language
Through the 1930s, the idea grew, secretly cherished in the hearts of the Malays, especially during the time of colonial domination. It was actively pursued during the 40s and the 50s when the Federation of the Union of Malay Teachers of the Peninsula agitated for the placement of the Malay Language in the active life of the country, and enhance the status of Malay schools so that their students could further their studies at tertiary level.
During the formation of UKM about 33 years ago, there were 192 students, with 78
academic staff. At that time UKM had three faculties namely, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of
Science, and Faculty of Islamic Studies. UKM today has expanded to 12 faculties, namely – the faculties of Economics, Engineering, Education, Islamic Studies, Business Management, Medicine, Science andTechnology, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Information Sciences and
Technology, Allied Health Sciences, and Dentistry.
The university has three research institutes, the Institute of Malay World and Civilisation (ATMA), the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) and the Institute for Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS). Apart from the three research institutes UKM has two research excellence centres, the Centre for Gene Analysis and Technology (CGAT), and
Centre for Advanced Engineering. In addition, UKM has founded a private limited
holding company known as UKM Holdings, which handles the commercial activities of
UKM.
The University is supported by several central divisions, which manages and correlates
all academic activities such as - the centres for Public and International Relations
(PUSPA), General Studies, Research Management, Publication and Education
Technology, Academic Advancement, Students Development, and Co-curriculum. The
Computer Centre maintains the University’s ICT systems. Postgraduate degrees are
coordinated by the Centre for Graduate Studies and include advanced diplomas,
specialist degrees, masters and PhDs, which are offered in various fields. The Centre for Educational Extension is responsible for running UKM’s academic programmes for executives in service.
Source:
1. Abdul Samad Hadi, Zalizan Mohd Jelas, Mazlin B. Mokhtar & Yang Farina. 2002. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, The national university with an international reach: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the 16th Australian International Education Conference 30 September – 5 October 2002.
2. UKM's portal http://www.ukm.my/portal/home.html
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on 18 May 1970. UKM is the third university in Malaysia, but the first to use Bahasa
Melayu, the national language, as the medium of instruction. UKM aims to produce
graduates with skills and expertise in various fields for development of the Malaysian
society, and country.
The idea of establishing a national university was first mooted as far back as the early 1920s. The initial proposition, made by Abd. Kadir Adabi, sought for the establishment of a university that could meet the educational needs of the Malays and the development of their language
Through the 1930s, the idea grew, secretly cherished in the hearts of the Malays, especially during the time of colonial domination. It was actively pursued during the 40s and the 50s when the Federation of the Union of Malay Teachers of the Peninsula agitated for the placement of the Malay Language in the active life of the country, and enhance the status of Malay schools so that their students could further their studies at tertiary level.
During the formation of UKM about 33 years ago, there were 192 students, with 78
academic staff. At that time UKM had three faculties namely, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of
Science, and Faculty of Islamic Studies. UKM today has expanded to 12 faculties, namely – the faculties of Economics, Engineering, Education, Islamic Studies, Business Management, Medicine, Science andTechnology, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Information Sciences and
Technology, Allied Health Sciences, and Dentistry.
The university has three research institutes, the Institute of Malay World and Civilisation (ATMA), the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) and the Institute for Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS). Apart from the three research institutes UKM has two research excellence centres, the Centre for Gene Analysis and Technology (CGAT), and
Centre for Advanced Engineering. In addition, UKM has founded a private limited
holding company known as UKM Holdings, which handles the commercial activities of
UKM.
The University is supported by several central divisions, which manages and correlates
all academic activities such as - the centres for Public and International Relations
(PUSPA), General Studies, Research Management, Publication and Education
Technology, Academic Advancement, Students Development, and Co-curriculum. The
Computer Centre maintains the University’s ICT systems. Postgraduate degrees are
coordinated by the Centre for Graduate Studies and include advanced diplomas,
specialist degrees, masters and PhDs, which are offered in various fields. The Centre for Educational Extension is responsible for running UKM’s academic programmes for executives in service.
Source:
1. Abdul Samad Hadi, Zalizan Mohd Jelas, Mazlin B. Mokhtar & Yang Farina. 2002. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, The national university with an international reach: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the 16th Australian International Education Conference 30 September – 5 October 2002.
2. UKM's portal http://www.ukm.my/portal/home.html
MOHD HIZRI BIN MD ARIS A130902
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Benefits of Higher Eduaction Towards Society
- Give job opportunities to others by providing jobs to all level of social class. For example lower class group can obtain contract jobs in the universities or collages such as gardener, cleaner, cafeteria waiter and others to maintain their survival in modern world
- Provide learning facilities and learning methods in order to develop a knowledgeable nation
- Educate people to be more sensitive in certain issues involving society
- The society can gain variety of solution base on the research that have been done by higher education institute to solve any problems that occurs
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