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Smart Partnership between UMP and KBS to benefit Malaysian Youths

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) has closed the deal with Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) in offering academic program for the Malaysian youth. Besides UMP, KBS also has signed memorandum of understanding with industry and other university in an event held at KBS office in Putrajaya.

Through this MoU, UMP will provide a course for the ILKBS diploma holder or equivalent to further their studies in engineering, engineering technology, computer sciences, applied sciences and technology management programmes.

Prof Dato Dr Daing Nasir said, UMP will also provide a course for ILKBS lecturers to increase and enhance their academics and skills in electrical, chemical and manufacturing engineering, computer science as well as in occupational safety and health. They will be given an opportunity to pursue their degree in UMP in part time mode.

Furthermore, with this networking, UMP as well as MRL and CCCC will provides opportunity to ILKBS leavers to join PLKI-ECRL besides participating in UMP Advanced Education lifelong learning program as an initiative to help the government in creating satellite campus.

Meanwhile, a number of 50 students who have fulfill the academic and advance skill requirements and criteria are called for an interview for this programme.

KBS was presented by its Secretary General, Dato’ Lokman Hakim Ali and Director General, KBS Youth Skills Division, Dr Hajah Wasitah Hj Mohd Yusof, UMP was presented by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dato’ Ts. Dr Daing Nasir Ibrahim and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) Prof Dato Ts. Dr. Rosli Mohd Yunos while Minister of Youth and Sports, Brig Jen Khairy Jamaluddin witnessed the signing ceremony.

Reports by:
Siti Sarah binti Mohamad Rajimi