Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan | |
 | |
Former names | 1998 to 2010 - Politeknik Johor Bahru |
|---|---|
| Motto | Peneraju Ilmu Sejagat |
Motto in English | Global Knowledge Leader |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2015 -University status[1] 2010 - PremierPolytechnic status[2] 1998 - permanent campus |
| Director | Hj Ulaimi bin Yahya |
Administrative staff | 542[3] |
| Students | 4,835[3] |
| Undergraduates | 3,974[4] |
Other students | 861 |
| Address | KM 10, Jalan Kong Kong, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia ,,,1°30′23″N103°55′06″E / 1.50639°N 103.91833°E /1.50639; 103.91833 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blue Tiffany Blue |
| Nickname | PIS |
| Affiliations | Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission |
| Website | https://pis.mypolycc.edu.my |
 | |
Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic (PIS;Malay:Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan) is apolytechnic inPasir Gudang,Johor,Malaysia.[5]
The polytechnic specialises inengineering,communication design andhospitality,[6] and offers 2-yearskills certificate, 2-year diploma and 3-year degree programmes. PIS is organised into six departments: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Visual Design & Communication, Tourism & Hospitality, Science & Computer Science, and General Studies.
PIS started as the Johor Bahru Polytechnic in February 1998 at the site of the former Johor Bahru Technical Secondary School. Planning for the polytechnic began during the7th Malaysian Plan, in collaboration with theWorld Bank.[7]
In July 1998, PIS moved into its current 100 acres campus inPlentong,Johor Bahru, which was completed at a cost of RM155.52 million.[7]
In December 2011, Johor Bahru Polytechnic was renamed Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic, in honour of theSultan of Johor.[8]
Between 2010 and 2015, PIS was upgraded twice by theMinistry of Higher Education, first into a Premier Polytechnic in 2010 and then a Premier Polytechnic (University Status) in 2015. As a Premier Polytechnic with University Status, PIS has greater autonomy than conventional polytechnics to determine its pedagogy and syllabus.
 | This sectionneeds additional citations forverification. Please helpimprove this article byadding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.(June 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) has developed plantation chilli fertigation with its own brand ofPoly Agro inKulai.[9]
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan was evaluated and given a rating inPolyRate 2013 and classified asTier 6 which isOutstanding polytechnics inMalaysia.[10]
This makes Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan as one of the best three of the 32 polytechnics inMalaysia until now.[citation needed]
| Year | Competition / Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) | - | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| 40th International Exhibition of Invention, Geneva | - | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Innovation And Technology Exhibition (ITEX) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan social obligation to offer courses to people with disabilities (or inMalaysia formerly known asOrang Kelainan Upaya andOKU in acronym) to give them the opportunity to receive training appropriate to their ability.[11]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)