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The Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (abbreviated TAR UMT) is a
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, private
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in
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. Named after the country's first prime minister,
Tunku Abdul Rahman Tunku Abdul Rahman (8 February 19036 December 1990), commonly referred to as Tunku, was a Malaysian statesman who served as prime minister of Malaysia from 1957 to 1970. He previously served as the only chief minister of Federation of Malaya ...
, the school was founded in 1969 as Tunku Abdul Rahman College (or TAR College) by the
Malaysian Chinese Association The Malaysian Chinese Association (Abbreviation, abbrev: MCA; Malay language, Malay: ''Persatuan Cina Malaysia''), formerly known as the Malayan Chinese Association, is an ethnic List of political parties in Malaysia, political party in Malaysi ...
(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. TAR UMT's main campus covers at Jalan Genting Kelang in Malaysia's capital,
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. The university also has five branches across Malaysia, in the states of
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,
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,
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,
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and
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. 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 in
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and Johor in 1998, and the Pahang branch was established in 1999. The Sabah branch was founded in 2002 in Sabah,
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. TAR UMT is the only institution in the world to conduct the Internally Assessed ACCA Fundamentals programme, and the only institution in Malaysia to be granted the Graduate Gateway status by the
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.


History

In the early years of Malaysian independence, there was a lack of opportunity to pursue higher education. An institution of higher learning was suggested by
Malaysian Chinese Association The Malaysian Chinese Association (Abbreviation, abbrev: MCA; Malay language, Malay: ''Persatuan Cina Malaysia''), formerly known as the Malayan Chinese Association, is an ethnic List of political parties in Malaysia, political party in Malaysi ...
president
Tan Siew Sin Tan Siew Sin (; 21 May 1916 – 17 March 1988) was a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Finance, and 3rd President of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA, formerly Malayan Chinese Associatio ...
. Tan initially suggested the Chinese-language Merdeka University, which was rejected by the government. As a compromise, an English-
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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. Its blueprint was submitted to the government, and received the support of Minister of Education
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. The working team estimated that it would require RM 20 million to set up the college, and the government agreed to provide the financial assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Prime Minister
Tunku Abdul Rahman Tunku Abdul Rahman (8 February 19036 December 1990), commonly referred to as Tunku, was a Malaysian statesman who served as prime minister of Malaysia from 1957 to 1970. He previously served as the only chief minister of Federation of Malaya ...
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 1972
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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 director
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. In February 1973, the government approved the allocation of land for the main Kuala Lumpur campus in
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. 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 chairmen
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and
Chua Soi Lek Chua Soi Lek ( zh, s=蔡细历, t=蔡細歷, p=Cài Xìlì, poj=Chhòa Sòe-le̍k; born 2 January 1947), also known as Chua Kin Seng, is a Chinese Malaysian politician from the state of Johor. He is the 9th President of the Malaysian Chinese A ...
. 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.


Institutional awards


Notable alumni

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Chow Kon Yeow Chow Kon Yeow ( zh, s=曹观友, t=曹觀友, p=Cáo Guānyǒu, c=, poj=Chô Kuan-iú; born 14 November 1958) is a Malaysian politician, lawyer and journalist who has served as the 5th Chief Minister of Penang since May 2018, Member of the P ...
, Chief Minister of Penang (2018–Present) *
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, Penang State Executive Councillor (2013–2023) *
Teresa Kok Teresa Kok Suh Sim (; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: ''Kwo̍k Su-tshim''; born 31 March 1964) is a Malaysian people, Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (Malaysia), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) since ...
, Member of Parliament of
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(1999–Present) *
Salahuddin Ayub Salahuddin bin Ayub (; 1 December 1961 – 23 July 2023) was a Malaysian politician who served as Minister of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living in the Unity Government administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim from December 2022 to ...
, Minister of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (2022–2023) *
Teo Kok Seong Teo Kok Seong ( zh, s=张聒翔, t=張聒翔, p=Zháng Guōxiáng, poj=Tioⁿ Koat-siông; born 18 October 1979) is a Malaysian politician who has served as Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakatan Harapan (PH ...
, Negeri Sembilan State Executive Councillor (2018–Present) *
Liow Cai Tung Liow Cai Tung (; born 21 January 1986) is a Malaysian politician who has served as Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Johor Jaya since May 2013. She served as Member of the Johor State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakat ...
, Johor State Executive Councillor (2018–2020) * Gan Mei Yan, actress and host * Karen Kong Cheng Tshe (龚柯允), singer * Wayne Chua Poi Suan (蔡佩璇), actress * Roger Tan Kor Mee, lawyer


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