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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
UPM's Business School Attains Prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation
PUTRAJAYA, May 30 (Bernama) -- Universiti Putra Malaysia's (UPM) School of Business and Economics (SBE) has made history by becoming the first and only institution in Malaysia to earn accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), completing the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation. This international recognition encompasses three of the world's leading business school accrediting bodies, namely AMBA (UK), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), United States, and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). UPM vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah said this achievement places the business school among an elite group of only 120 worldwide, out of over 13,000 institutions, to hold the Triple Crown status. 'This positions SBE UPM alongside world-renowned institutions such as the London Business School, INSEAD, and HEC Paris,' he said in a statement today. He added that the recognition aligns with UPM's aspiration to become a globally respected university, as well as supports Malaysia's goal of establishing itself as a regional hub for higher education. He said the achievement also contributes to the goals of the Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) by strengthening Malaysia's position on the global stage. 'This status gives SBE, UPM a strategic edge in attracting high-calibre researchers, academics and students from around the world, while expanding global networks for industry and academic collaboration,' he added. Meanwhile, Dean of SBE, UPM, Prof Dr Bany Ariffin Amin Noordin said the accreditation is a testament to international recognition of the commitment and excellence within the business school and the university's academic ecosystem. 'We remain committed to becoming a leading business education institution in Southeast Asia and to contributing to national development through forward-looking education, research and innovation,' he said.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
23 UPM Staff Receive Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Award In Conjunction With MGP 2025
SERDANG, May 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 23 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) staff members, including 19 lecturers and researchers, received the UPM Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Award in conjunction with the 2025 Majlis Gemilang Putra (MGP) here today. The awards were presented by its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah at the event, which carried the theme 'Menjulang Kompetensi, Menyahut True North'. He said the awards could inspire more academic staff at UPM to maintain standards of excellence and enhance innovation in the teaching and learning process. 'This award directly encourages and nurtures creativity and innovation among lecturers. It supports the use of various teaching and learning methods based on student-centred learning (SCL),' he said in his speech. He added that the ceremony also reflected the university's commitment to recognising and appreciating the dedication, excellence, and high-quality talent of UPM staff who demonstrated outstanding performance throughout 2024. Meanwhile, recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Award (Outstanding Consultant), Prof Dr Zaiton Samdin, said the award was a source of pride that she could share with colleagues who supported her in her research work. 'This is the second time I've received this award, and it is truly thanks to my family, fellow academics, and the faculty, who have consistently offered encouragement and unwavering support for my research. This gives me the strength to keep moving forward,' she said. Recipient of the 2024 Putra Academia Special Award, Prof Dr Tan Chin Ping, who pursued his studies at UPM from undergraduate to PhD level, also expressed his joy upon receiving the award. 'This is the highest award I have ever received at UPM. I feel this recognition is due to my research and contributions throughout my 25 years at the university,' he said.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Boosting defence, aerospace R&D
LANGKAWI: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is strengthening its presence in the nation's defence industry through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Aerospace Technology Systems Corp Sdn Bhd (ATSC) at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25). The agreement outlines collaboration in research and development access to intellectual property and human capital development. UPM vice-chancellor Datuk Professor Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah said the goal is to start working on developing local, home-grown technology, particularly in terms of replacement systems and, more importantly, ensuring that the aircraft used by the country's armed forces are properly maintained. "This initiative won't just support the growth of local talent and technological development, but also help the country by saving a significant amount of money. "On a broader front, UPM also wants to contribute to the future ecosystem of the defence and aviation industry. "We've been supporting similar efforts for many years. But in the past, we were essentially replicating or implementing solutions developed by others. "Now, it's time for us to develop our own technologies so that our sovereignty is not compromised. "While this is about aviation and defence, the same philosophy applies across all sectors that UPM is involved in, including food security and others," he said following the signing of the MoU at the sidelines of Lima '25. Present were ATSC chief executive officer Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Datuk Mohd Fadzar Suhada. UPM Faculty of Engineering dean Professor Dr Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir said the signing of the MoU is expected to significantly impact the development of joint research and technology transfer in the country's aerospace sector. "This initiative will directly strengthen local capabilities in the aerospace field and bridge the gap between academic institutions and industry," he said.
