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Autonomous

UMPSA Autonomous Ecosystem now on international stage

DUBAI, 19 November 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) made history with the launch of the Autonomous System Ecosystem held at the UMPSA-PACDB Pavilion in conjunction with the Dubai Airshow 2025.

This launch opens wider opportunities for international collaboration in smart mobility and autonomous systems.


Academic and International

UMPSA strengthens ties with BJTU set to offer Dual Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy programmes

UMPSA strengthens ties with BJTU set to offer Dual Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy programmes

BEIJING, 12 November 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is considering implementing Dual Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy Programmes following the proposal of the President of Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU), Yu Zujun, as a result of the success of the UMPSA-BJTU Dual Degree Programme, which has produced a total of 45 pioneering graduates for this programme.


MyGift

UMPSA receives RM600,000 contribution from Tabung Haji for underprivileged students’ benefits

UMPSA receives RM600,000 contribution from Tabung Haji for underprivileged students’ benefits

PEKAN, 3 November 2025 – A delegation from Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), led by the Eastern Region Director, Tuan Haji Khairoodin Ahmad, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Professor Dr. Yatimah Alias, today.

Also present were the Pahang State Director of TH, Tuan Haji Rosdi Dollah; Head of TH Pahang Mobile Branch, Hajah Norazila Mohamad; and Head of Administration/TH Pahang, Mohamad Luqman Sahap.


Research and Innovation

JGI journal UMPSA earns recognition Crème Award

JGI journal UMPSA earns recognition Crème Award

PUTRAJAYA, 7 November 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) continues to make its mark in the world of academic publishing when its journal, the Journal of Governance and Integrity (JGI), was announced as one of the recipients of the CRÈME Journal Award for the MyCite Indexed Journal category (Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences) in conjunction with the Malaysia Scopus Research Star Award (MRSA) 2025.


Collaboration Networking

UMPSA establishes Venture Studio with industry strategic partners, expands collaboration in Aerospace, Mobility Technology and Future Sustainable Living

UMPSA establishes Venture Studio with industry strategic partners, expands collaboration in Aerospace, Mobility Technology and Future Sustainable Living

DUBAI, 19 November 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) explored opportunities for strategic collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two industries related to aerospace and artificial intelligence (AI) and mobility technology networks in conjunction with the Dubai Airshow 2025 held from 17 to 21 November 2025 at Dubai World Central (DWC).


strategic partners, expands collaboration in Aerospace, Mobility Technology and Future Sustainable Living


Academic and International


Research and Innovation

UMPSA receives MOSTI funding amounting RM6,965,500 for EYE-TREE project

UMPSA receives MOSTI funding amounting RM6,965,500 for EYE-TREE project

CYBERJAYA, 24 November 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) received funding from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through the EYE-TREE project with a total allocation of RM6,965,500 under the Strategic Research Fund for the project ‘Development of Integrated Technologies for Efficient Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) (EYE-TREE)’.


Academic and International

Digital Construction

Outcome of UMPSA expertise, national contingent wins gold and Best of Nation in Digital Construction

TAIPEI, 30 November 2025 – Outcomes from intensive guidance and support by the Director of the Building Information Modelling Innovation and Knowledge Hub Centre (BIM Centre), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Associate Professor Dr Ahmad Tarmizi Haron, who is also the National Chief Expert, together with the Technical Executive of the BIM Centre, Ts.


Ranking

QS World University Rankings

UMPSA ranked 538th best globally in QSWUR Sustainability 2026 rating, recognises Global Sustainability Agenda

PEKAN, 19 November 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is ranked 538th best in the world compared to 699th place last year, based on the announcement released by QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 on 18 November 2025.

This achievement places UMPSA at 133rd position in Asia, 11th best in Malaysia, and number one among the Malaysia Technical University Network (MTUN), recognising the university’s commitment to the Global Sustainability Agenda.


Around Campus Info


SDG/ESG

120 UMPSA, TMB, SWCorp and Alam Flora volunteers collect 190.2 kg waste along less than 500 m at Pantai Tanjung Gosong

120 UMPSA, TMB, SWCorp and Alam Flora volunteers collect 190.2 kg waste along less than 500 m at Pantai Tanjung Gosong

PEKAN, 14 November 2025 – A total of 120 volunteers from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), in collaboration with Tanah Makmur Berhad, SWCorp, and Alam Flora, successfully carried out the Plogging@Pantai Tanjung Gosong programme.

According to the Director of the UMPSA Sustainability Development Centre (SDC), Dr Suhaidah Hussain, this programme is the third in the series held in conjunction with Antarctica Day 2025.


SDG/ESG

70 UMPSA volunteers plant 1,000 mangrove trees and release 700 baby turtles in conjunction with Antarctica Day 2025

70 UMPSA volunteers plant 1,000 mangrove trees and release 700 baby turtles in conjunction with Antarctica Day 2025

CERATING, 15 November 2025 – A total of 70 volunteers comprising staff and students from the Econexus Club planted 1,000 mangrove trees in the Mangrove Planting Tree programme in conjunction with Antarctica Day 2025 held at Pantai Chendor, Cerating today.

The programme was officiated by the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Dr Mahadzir Ishak@Muhammad.


Research and Innovation

‘Paperbot’

UMPSA researchers produce Malaysia’s first Paperbot through air humidity to power future robots

PEKAN, 25 November 2025 – Researchers of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) succeeded in producing Malaysia’s first ‘Paperbot’ through air humidity, which now has the potential to become a new energy source for powering future robots.

Through the strategic combination of graphite mapping techniques and origami folding on the device body, the UMPSA research team successfully developed a paper-based smart actuator film called ‘Paperbot’ that is capable of rolling on its own when exposed to continuous humidity.


Academic and International


Academic and International

Major Dr. Haji Imaduddin recognised internationally in efforts to strengthen TRIZ

Major Dr. Haji Imaduddin recognised internationally in efforts to strengthen TRIZ

YOGYAKARTA, 13 November 2025 – Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Industrial Management (FPI), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Major Dr. Haji Imaduddin Abidin, received international recognition when he was awarded the Certificate of Gratitude by the President of the International TRIZ Association (MATRIZ), Dr Sergei Yatsunenko, in conjunction with the TRIZFest 2025 International Conference held at the Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, recently.


Academic and International

FIMiEx2025

FIMiEx2025 strengthens national innovation ecosystem, cross-generational platform produces future thinkers

KUANTAN, 30 November 2025 – Faculty of Industrial Management Innovation Exhibition 2025 (FIMiEx2025) organised by the Faculty of Industrial Management (FPI), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) once again proved its position as a high-impact innovation platform for the fourth time since its organisation when it successfully brought together participation across generations and backgrounds, which took place at BCIC Lodge, Kuantan.


Feature

nano

Nanotechnology: The Next Big Leap Beyond Miniaturisation

For decades, the electronics industry has advanced by making devices smaller and more powerful. From laptops to smartphones and wearable gadgets, this progress has relied on shrinking transistors, the tiny switches that control electrical signals, while increasing processing speed. Traditional transistors work by controlling the flow of electrical current, but as their size approaches just a few nanometers, quantum effects such as electron leakage and heat dissipation make this approach less efficient.

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