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Former names | TAR College (1969–2013) TAR University College (2013–2022) |
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| Motto | Beyond Education |
| Type | Semi Private |
| Established | 1969 |
| Chairman | Tan SriChan Kong Choy |
| President | Prof Dato' Indera Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei |
| Students | More than 32,000 |
| Location | , Malaysia 3°12′54″N101°43′42″E / 3.215118°N 101.728345°E /3.215118; 101.728345 |
| Campus | Kuala Lumpur Campus Penang Branch Perak Branch Johor Branch Pahang Branch Sabah Branch |
| Website | tarc |
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| Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology | |||||||
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 Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology inSimplified Chinese (top) andTraditional Chinese character (below) | |||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 拉曼管理与工艺大学 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 拉曼管理與工藝大學 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 拉曼理工大学 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 拉曼理工大學 | ||||||
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TheTunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (abbreviatedTAR UMT) is anon-profit, privateuniversity inMalaysia. Named after the country's first prime minister,Tunku Abdul Rahman, the school was founded in 1969 as Tunku Abdul Rahman College (or TAR College) by theMalaysian Chinese Association (MCA). On 2 May 2013, it officially became a university college under the name Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) and in 2022, the institution was upgraded to a University, changing its name to TAR UMT.[2]
TAR UMT's main campus covers 171 acres (69 ha) at Jalan Genting Kelang in Malaysia's capital,Kuala Lumpur. The university also has five branches across Malaysia, in the states ofPenang,Perak,Johor,Pahang andSabah. The first branch campus, in Penang, began at a temporary location in 1994 before moving to Tanjung Bungah five years later. The second and third branch campuses were founded inKampar, Perak and Johor in 1998, and the Pahang branch was established in 1999. The Sabah branch was founded in 2002 in Sabah,East Malaysia.
TAR UMT is the only institution in the world to conduct the Internally AssessedACCA Fundamentals programme,[3] and the only institution in Malaysia to be granted the Graduate Gateway status by theChartered Institute of Marketing.[4]
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In the early years of Malaysian independence, there was a lack of opportunity to pursue higher education. An institution of higher learning was suggested byMalaysian Chinese Association presidentTan Siew Sin. Tan initially suggested the Chinese-language Merdeka University, which was rejected by the government. As a compromise, anEnglish-medium college was proposed. In April 1968, Tan appointed a working team (chaired by Khaw Kai Boh) to make recommendations for an institution of higher learning.[5]
Its blueprint was submitted to the government, and received the support of Minister of EducationMohamed Khir Johari. The working team estimated that it would requireRM 20 million to set up the college, and the government agreed to provide the financial assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Prime MinisterTunku Abdul Rahman consented to the college being named for him.
TAR College began operations on 24 February 1969 with its School of Pre-University Studies and an initial enrollment of 764 students. A 15 September 1972Instrument of Government provided the legal framework for the administration of the college. To raise funds for a campus in Kuala Lumpur, the MCA launched a national fundraising campaign in 1972 led by MCA publicity directorLee San Choon.
In February 1973, the government approved the allocation of land for the main Kuala Lumpur campus inSetapak. The ground-breaking ceremony was officiated by Rahman in August 1973. Phase one, including an administrative building, a library, two laboratory blocks, one large and eight small lecture theatres and a canteen, was completed in 1976.
Fundraising activities in the 1990s, such as the nationwide TAR College Fund-Raising Campaign, Taxithon, Walkathon, TAR College Torch Run and Motorthon, were led by TAR College Council chairman Ling Liong Sik. Expansion continued under the leadership of TAR College Council chairmenOng Ka Ting andChua Soi Lek.
Since its 2013 upgrade to a university college and 2022 upgrade to a full-fledged university, the institution continued its steady development and expansion. The latest infrastructure development, a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new Student Centre at the Kuala Lumpur Campus was held on 30 October 2021.
Targeted to be completed in early 2025, this Student Centre is a dedicated hub for students’ activities. The Student Centre is a seven-storey building with total built-up area of 1,470,832 sq ft comprising 1,408 car parking lots.
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