UiTM to build new campus in Rembau

• UiTM secures RM230 million contract with Konsesi Kota Permatamas
• New campus to accommodate 4,500 students

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has made a development agreement with Konsesi Kota Permatamas Snd Bhd. The contract worth RM230 million includes a housing project for the university's Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Faculty of Business Management and the Faculty of Information Studies.

The construction of the campus is on a 32.37-hectare lot situated 14 kilometres from Rembau. Construction is scheduled to begin next September and completed in September 2016. The new campus is expected to accommodate 3,000 students in the faculties and about 1,500 students for the hostel facilities.

On other news, UiTM signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brahim's Holdings Bhd. This collaboration gives students the opportunity to gain experience in the industry. Brahim's is Malaysia's household name for shelf-stable, pouched convenience food items. The exposure and training given to the students can help to improve employability of graduates from this university that not only have the knowledge but also the necessary soft skills.

The signing of the memorandum was executed by the Vice Chancellor, YBhg Dato 'Sri Prof Ir Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar and Chairman of the Execuitve Group of Brahim's Holdings Berhad, YBhg Datuk Ibrahim Ahmad Badawi. Also present was the Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato 'Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and the Dean of Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, Associate Prof Dr Mohamad Abdullah Hemdi (see insert photo).