Malaysian polytechnics make historical record

After 44 years of operation, the Department of Polytechnic Education marks history with the first intake of students taking undergraduate programmes. A total of 1,200 students enrolled for these programmes.

This achievement underlines its goal to further strengthen polytechnic transformation through offering courses that respond to societal needs. The first intake started with four bachelor programmes:

Three degree programmes offered by premier polytechnics

• BS in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hons) at Polytechnic of Sultan Ibrahim, Johor Baru
• Bachelor of Technology Facilities Management (Hons) at Polytechnic Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Selangor
• Bachelor of Technology Civil Engineering (Hons) at Ungku Omar Polytechnic, Perak

One detached programme offered by Polytechnic Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah-UTHM

• Bachelor of Packaging Engineering Technology (Hons)

The programmes use the concept of 'work-based learning' where students will be placed in the industry for two semesters (one year) in tuition for eight semesters (four years).