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New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] UTP makes history as first Malaysian university in Asia's top 50
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has made history as the first Malaysian university to enter the top 50 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. It rose to a joint 43rd place with Hanyang University, according to THE's website. Twenty-three local universities were listed in the ranking, with some making improvements compared to the previous year. Universiti Malaya moved up one rank to 64th place, while Sunway University made a huge leap from being previously ranked in the 201–250 band to 141st place. Other than Universiti Malaya, another two public universities also made some improvements, which saw Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah rise to 163rd from 166th and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris rise to 173rd from 180th. However, many prominent local universities experienced opposite results, as two public universities saw a major drop in the rankings. Universiti Putra Malaysia fell to 132nd from 102nd, while Universiti Utara Malaysia dropped to 127th from 110th in 2024. Meanwhile, some other universities fell in the ranking, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, which dropped from 85th to 86th, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, which fell two spots to 103rd. It shared the position with Universiti Sains Malaysia, which was 99th last year. Multimedia University, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu were all ranked in the 301–350 band, while Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman sat in the 351–400 band. Sitting in the 401–500 band were Management and Science University and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, while Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and Universiti Teknologi Mara all ranked in the 501–600 band. Finally, three other local universities sat outside the top 600 universities, including Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. For 2025, an additional 114 universities were included in the ranking, bringing the total to 853 universities across 31 countries and regions in Asia. The universities have been evaluated based on 18 performance indicators such as research quality, international outlook, teaching and industry. In terms of the number of universities included in the 13th edition of THE's Asia University Rankings, Japan topped the chart with 119 universities, followed by India with 107, China with 94, Turkey with 91 and Iran with 81.
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
UTP makes history with top 50 spot in Asia University Rankings
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has made history as the first Malaysian university to enter the top 50 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. It rose to joint 43rd place with Hanyang University, according to THE's website. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaya ranked 64th, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 84th, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia were jointly ranked 103rd, Universiti Utara Malaysia 127th, and Universiti Putra Malaysia 132nd.
The Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
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, making it the country's second highest-ranked institution. Out of the 23 Malaysian institutions in this year's rankings, 11 are in the top 200. Others in the top 200 include Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (86th), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia (both ranked 103rd), Universiti Utara Malaysia (127th), Universiti Putra Malaysia (=132nd), Sunway University (=141st), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (163rd), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (173rd), and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (=181st). The = denotes a shared rank with another institution. Management and Science University is newly ranked this year and appears in the 401-500 band. Mainland China leads the rankings again with Tsinghua University in first place for the seventh consecutive year, while Peking University retains its second spot. China holds five of the top 10 spots, with Fudan University and Zhejiang University each moving up to seventh and eighth, respectively. Shanghai Jiao Tong University remains in the top 10 but drops to 10th. Institutions from Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong complete the rest of the top 10, with little change at the top from the 2024 rankings. In a statement on Thursday (April 24), THE chief global affairs officer Phil Baty said, "Overall, we can see Asian higher education and research characterised by a wonderful diversity of excellence, with strong results in the East, in Singapore, South Korea and Japan in particular, and with growing visibility and success in the rankings for Southeast Asian nations too, notably Malaysia." The full rankings can be viewed at
Free Malaysia Today
24-04-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
UTP breaks into top 50 in Asia University Rankings
Universiti Teknologi Petronas made a historic leap into the top 50 in the 2025 THE Asia University Rankings, while several other Malaysian institutions experienced drops. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A Malaysian university has broken into the top 50 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings for the first time. Universiti Teknologi Petronas rose to joint 43rd place in the 2025 edition, from its previous rank of joint 52nd last year. Universiti Malaya meanwhile rose by one spot, improving from 65th to 64th place. In contrast, several other Malaysian universities saw a dip in their rankings, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (85th to 86th), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (101st to 103rd), and Universiti Sains Malaysia (99th to 103rd). Universiti Utara Malaysia saw a notable fall from 110th to 127th, and Universiti Putra Malaysia slipped from 102nd to 132nd. Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah moved up to 163rd from 166th, and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris rose from 180th to 173rd. In a positive move, Sunway University jumped from the 201-250 band to 141st place. Management & Science University made its debut in the rankings this year by entering the band of 401-500. Of the 23 Malaysian universities featured in this year's ranking, five improved their positions while five dropped. The rankings are based on 18 performance indicators that assess universities across various dimensions, including teaching, research, and international outlook. This marks the 13th edition of THE's Asia University Rankings, with Japan leading the list in terms of the number of universities ranked (119). India followed with 107, mainland China with 94, Turkey with 91, and Iran with 81. This year, 853 universities were ranked, an increase of 114 from last year's 739. THE covers universities from 31 countries and regions across Asia. The full rankings may be viewed here.
Rakyat Post
21-04-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
UTP Graduate Changes 4 Job In 7 Years, Takes His Salary From RM3,500 To RM15,000
Subscribe to our FREE A Malaysian tech worker's story is making waves on social media, showing how strategic job-hopping turned a modest starting salary into an impressive monthly paycheck. The story begins with a regular graduate from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), who started his career like many others, earning RM3,500 per month, just slightly above the average salary for a fresh graduate today of What makes his story remarkable isn't his academic background. By his own admission on Threads, user @s3ij0h wasn't a top student. With 5 As in UPSR, 7A1B in PMR, and 7A2B in SPM, topped with a university CGPA of 3.27, he was far from the perfect scorer we often hear about in success stories. Strategic Moves That Paid Off Big Time But here's where it gets interesting. Over seven years, he changed jobs four times, each move carefully planned. While most Malaysians stick to their jobs for Don't be afraid to change jobs, but make sure you learn everything you can at each company. His strategy wasn't just about jumping ship for better pay. At each new workplace, he focused on learning new skills and getting certificates to prove his worth. This approach proved especially powerful in Malaysia's booming tech sector, where skilled professionals are in high demand. Perfect Timing in a Changing Job Market With Malaysian fresh graduates typically starting between RM2,500 to RM3,200 these days, his story offers a blueprint for career growth that challenges traditional wisdom. Instead of the old-school loyalty to one company, he showed how calculated moves could fast-track career growth. The response on social media has been overwhelming, with many young professionals rushing to update their resumes. His success story resonates particularly well in today's job market, where skills and adaptability often matter more than perfect academic records. Riding Malaysia's Digital Wave The numbers strongly support his strategic approach. Recent data from While those who stay put typically see modest 4% raises, job hoppers average 5.3% increases, according to an His timing in the tech sector couldn't be better. Malaysia's The rollout of 5G technology alone is expected to create 750,000 new jobs, suggesting plenty of opportunities for those willing to follow his path. Do you have 6 months savings? If yes, and you can't stand working anymore, Boleh resign, even though it's risky. If you don't have any savings, stay for another 4-6 months while jobhunting. The least you can do is to leave the company with an offer in hand. — Edd | Design & Career Strategist (@eddthinksdesign) READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
