Dato’ Sri Ibrahim Ahmad, 61 has been appointed the new chairman of UMP Board of Directors, for three years starting from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2020. The appointment was made by the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh in accordance with the provisions of Section 17 (1) (a) of the University Constitution. Dato’ Sri Ibrahim Ahmad is taking over the post from Dato’ Sri Mohd. Hilmey Mohd Taib who has served as the chairman for 11 years since 1 September 2006 until 31 August 2017.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) has closed the deal with Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) in offering academic program for the Malaysian youth. Besides UMP, KBS also has signed memorandum of understanding with industry and other university in an event held at KBS office in Putrajaya.

Through this MoU, UMP will provide a course for the ILKBS diploma holder or equivalent to further their studies in engineering, engineering technology, computer sciences, applied sciences and technology management programmes.