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Networking Collaboration

UMPSA establishes collaboration with D-8 International University, Iran, enhancing international cooperation

UMPSA establishes collaboration with D-8 International University, Iran, enhancing international cooperation

IRAN, 9 October 2023 - A formal working visit by a higher education delegation, led by the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Professor Dato’ Ts. Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin, to the Islamic Republic of Iran recently witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UMPSA and D-8 International University.


Networking Collaboration

UMPSA establishes collaboration with Islamic Azad University, Iran

UMPSA establishes collaboration with Islamic Azad University, Iran

IRAN, 8 October 2023 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) continues to strengthen its name through visibility and reputation as a leading technological university by signing an MoU related to science and technology with the Islamic Azad University, the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is the world's largest comprehensive educational institution.


Networking Collaboration


Alumni Footprints

10 UMPSA Proteges appointed to serve in the management

10 UMPSA Proteges appointed to serve in the management

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 October 2023 - A total of 10 alumni from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) have been successfully chosen as UMPSA Proteges, who will serve at the university and be placed together for a year with the highest university management and corporate bodies.

They were selected from a pool of 53 applicants, with 31 shortlisted before reaching the final stage that qualified them to be appointed as UMPSA Proteges.


Academic and International

Thanks to teacher’s guidance, Nooraizah’s dream of studying at UMPSA fulfilled

Thanks to teacher’s guidance, Nooraizah’s dream of studying at UMPSA fulfilled

PEKAN, 2 October 2023 - The dream of Nooraizah Mohd Safie, an 18-year-old school-leaver from Sekolah Menengah (SMK) Tok Dor, Jerteh to continue her study at the university came true when she registered at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) today.

It was more meaningful when her presence was not only with her mother and siblings but also accompanied by two teachers from SMK Tok Dor who always encouraged her to continue studying.


Academic and International

Nurul Wahidah and Noraisah Nurul Fatwa Named Winners of AAU

Nurul Wahidah and Noraisah Nurul Fatwa Named Winners of AAU

KUANTAN, 3 October 2023 - Nurul Wahidah Arshad and Noraisah Nurul Fatwa Mohd Razali have been named winners of the 2022 University Academic Award (AAU) at the Scholarly Excellence Awards '22 ceremony held by Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) at the Grand Darul Makmur Hotel, Kuantan recently.


Research and Innovation

Ahmad Irfan

Dr. Ahmad Irfan creates iLocSolat Mobile App for the next-generation prayer time calculation

GAMBANG, 10 October 2023 - Dr. Ahmad Irfan Ikmal Hisham, a Senior Lecturer at the Center for Human Sciences (PSK), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), has developed the iLocSolat Enhanced Geotagging Based Prayer Time Smart Application, which is a next-generation mobile application for prayer time calculation. 

According to the Selangor born individual, prayer times were previously determined based on prayer time zones.


Research and Innovation


Academic and International

UMPSA enrollment using university’s transportation

UMPSA enrollment using university’s transportation

GAMBANG, 30 September 2023 - A grandmother's dream came true when she got to send her grandchild to register at the University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) as UMPSA came to her house in Sanglang, Kedah, to take them to Kuantan, Pahang.


Academic and International

Desire of student to enter UMPSA fulfilled, receives funding throughout study

Desire of student to enter UMPSA fulfilled, receives funding throughout study

JERTEH, TERENGGANU, 25 September 2023 - The desire of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tok Dor’s leaver, Nooraizah Mohd Safie, 19, to go to the university was fulfilled after almost forgoing the opportunity to continue studying thinking about the fate of her family that is unable to support her due to life difficulties and financial constraints.


Academic and International

Transcending Future Language Learning via Virtual Reality

Transcending Future Language Learning via Virtual Reality

JAPAN, 6 October 2023 - Virtual Reality (VR) has evolved rapidly from two-dimensional (2D) text-based online virtual environments to a more sophisticated three-dimensional (3D) virtual spaces and avatars. 

The recent studies have even classified VR into low-immersion VR and high-immersion VR. 

Learning a language is more effective when it occurs in a context as it creates authentic environments which are proven to be meaningful for the learners. 


Academic and International

Pahang's primary students excel with VocaBoost Program

Pahang's primary students excel with VocaBoost Program

PEKAN, 26 October 2023 - In a study from Wilkins in Thornbury (2004), it is emphasized that the importance of grammar and vocabulary in effective communication cannot be understated. 

The statement underscores that even with strong grammar, communication is ineffective without a rich vocabulary.


Feature

Revolutionising Higher Education: The Significance of Micro-Credentials in Malaysia’s Hybrid Learning Environment - A Success Story from UMPSA

Revolutionising Higher Education: The Significance of Micro-Credentials in Malaysia’s Hybrid Learning Environment - A Success Story from UMPSA

The higher education landscape in Malaysia has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements and evolving workforce needs. To keep up with global educational trends, the Malaysian government has incorporated the concept of globalised online learning into its national agenda, as outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025. 

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