The Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) visited UTAR Kampar Campus on 14 June 2023, with the aim to share and discuss strategies that will help in nurturing young talents to contribute towards the growth and development of Malaysia, as well as to look into potential collaborations with local and international institutions and promote UTAR’s quality education to the mass public both locally and internationally.

The guests from EMGS were Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr Abdul Razak bin Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Novie bin Tajuddin, Market Manager Esther Low, and Communication and Branding Marketing Manager Moeen Uddin.

Welcoming the EMGS guests were UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, Vice President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ts Dr Faidz bin Abd Rahman, Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) Dean Ir Prof Dr Ng Choon Aun, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Dean Prof Ts Dr Liew Soung Yue, Faculty of Science Dean Assoc Prof Dr Lim Tuck Meng, Faculty of Business and Finance Dean Assoc Prof Dr Au Yong Hui Nee, Faculty of Arts and Social Science Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Ts Dr Khor Kheng Kia, Centre for Foundation Studies of Kampar Campus Director Ts Tan Lee Siew, Division of Community and International Networking Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, Division of Admissions and  Credit Evaluation Acting Director Assoc Prof Ir Dr Lim Jee Hock, Division of Programme Promotion (DPP) Director Lee Choy Fong, DPP Deputy Director Irene Wong Hong Lei, and Department of International Student Services of Kampar Campus Head Ngan Mun Wai.

Prof Dato’ Ewe started with a brief introduction to UTAR’s history and progress. He also spoke about UTAR students’ lives in Kampar, and the facilities available at UTAR. He then elaborated on UTAR’s various programmes that have been implemented in classroom settings and community activities to enhance students’ learning and experience. He also thanked EMGS for facilitating the process of UTAR’s student exchange programmes.

Dr Abdul Razak also expressed his appreciation and support towards the course that UTAR has been championing, especially in providing quality education. He regarded UTAR as an institution with a high moral purpose, and complimented UTAR for its effort in engaging the community as part of its educational objectives. He also said that the role of EMGS is more than supporting educational institutions; it is also to promote the best of Malaysia in various aspects.

Followed after was a testimonial shared by Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Environmental) with Honours student Irene Scarlet from Indonesia. She is currently in her final year and is enrolling under FEGT. She shared her experience studying at UTAR and living in Kampar, and thanked UTAR for providing this educational opportunity to her.

The visit then ended with lunch and a tour of the Kampar Campus and UTAR Hospital.