Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Motto	Innovation. Leadership. Entrepreneurship.
Established	18 December 1997
Type	Private
Chancellor	Tun (Dr.) Hajjah Rahah Tan Sri Haji Mohd Noah
President	Professor Datuk Dr. Md Zabid Haji Abdul Rashid
Vice-Chancellor	Professor Datuk Dr. Md Zabid Haji Abdul Rashid
Location	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Campus	Kuala Lumpur
Affiliations	ASAIHL, AUAP
Website	www.unirazak.edu.my

Background

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) (previously known by the acronym UNITAR) was established on 18 December 1997 as one of the first private universities in Malaysia. The University was named after Malaysia's second Prime Minister, the late YAB Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein, and officially launched on 21 December 1998 by Tun Abdul Razak's eldest son, YAB Dato' Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, current Prime Minister of Malaysia and then Minister of Education. On 1 March 2007, Tun Abdul Razak Education Foundation (Yayasan PINTAR) acquired Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Sdn. Bhd. (owner of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) from KUB Malaysia Berhad.

Since its inception, UNIRAZAK was among the first few private learning institutions in Malaysia to receive the SIRIM certification of ISO 9001:2000. Additionally, the University has been awarded the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status.

As of 23 October 2011, UNIRAZAK has graduated more than 14,000 alumni and has than 10,000 students studying in 56 academic programmes at the diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.^{[citation needed]}

History

The idea for the establishment of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak was mooted by Datuk Hassan Harun, the former chairman of KUB Malaysia Berhad. His strong interest and vast experience in the field of education materialised with the setting up of Maktab Adabi, in 1969. From this beginning, he continued to work on his vision for a bumiputra-owned private university.

With the advent of the IT age, Datuk Hassan incorporated the idea of an IT-based learning environment. His working paper was presented to the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in 1996. After deliberating on the proposal, the Prime Minister gave his blessing. This proposal was then presented to YB. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak, who was then the Minister of Education.

Dato' Sri Mohd Najib and members of the late Tun Abdul Razak's family were agreeable to the establishment of the university and also the use of Tun Abdul Razak's name for the university. The name is significant as Tun Abdul Razak is also known as the Father of Development, and the university aspires to actively contribute to the development efforts of the nation.

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak was launched on the 21st of December, 1998.

On 1st March 2007, Tun Abdul Razak Education Foundation (Yayasan PINTAR) purchased shares of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Sdn. Bhd. from KUB Malaysia Berhad.

Major Milestones

1997

6 November 1997 - Tun Abdul Razak's family allows KUB Malaysia Berhad to name the university after him.

18 December 1997 - The Ministry of Education invites KUB Malaysia Berhad to set up Universiti Tun Abdul Razak.

1998

September 1998 - The inaugural intake of 162 students in two faculties at the Kelana Jaya Campus.

21 December 1998 - The official launch of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak by YB. Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib Tun Abdul Razak

1999

February 1999 - Receives its establishment letter from the Ministry of Education.

2000

28 January 2000 - Receives its approval for registration from the Ministry of Education.

2001

18 August 2001 - Holds its inaugural Convocation and Chancellor's Proclamation Ceremony at Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. YABhg. Tun Hajjah Rahah Tan Sri Haji Mohd Noah is proclaimed the First Chancellor and 28 graduates received their scrolls.

10 September 2001 - Receives its MSC-Status recognition.

2002

22 June 2002 - Receives the MSC-Status Company certificate from YAB. Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

2003

25 January 2003 - Holds its Second Convocation at the Pusat Islam Grand Hall, where 81 graduates received their scrolls.

8 August 2003 - Receives its ISO9001:2000 Quality System Certification from SIRIM.

11 October 2003 - Holds its Third Convocation and Pro Chancellor's Proclamation Ceremony at Dewan Perdana FELDA. YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Seri (Dr.) Ahmad Sarji bin Abdul Hamid is proclaimed the First Pro Chancellor and 239 graduates received their scrolls during the ceremony.

2004

2 October 2004 - Holds its Fourth Convocation at the Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Hotel, where 705 graduates received their scrolls.

2005

24 September 2005 - Holds its Fifth Convocation at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil, where 1006 graduates received their scrolls.

2006

16-17 September 2006 - Holds its Sixth Convocation at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil, where 2092 graduates received their scrolls.

2007

1 March 2007 - Tun Abdul Razak Education Foundation (Yayasan PINTAR) purchased shares of UniTAR Sdn. Bhd from KUB Malaysia Berhad.

19 May 2007 - Holds a Special Convocation Ceremony for the K-Force Programme at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, where 316 graduates received their scrolls.

16 December 2007 - Holds its Seventh Convocation at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, where 2191 graduates received their scrolls.

2008

22 November 2008 - Holds its Eighth Convocation and Pro Chancellor's Proclamation Ceremony at Putrajaya International Convention Centre. YBhg. Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew Sheng Len Tao is proclaimed the Second Pro Chancellor and 1682 graduates received their scrolls during the ceremony.

2009

13 June 2009 - Holds a Special Convocation Ceremony for the K-Force Programme at the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre, where 292 graduates received their scrolls.

9 October 2009 - The Official Launching of Razak Campus and the Unveilling of New Logo of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak.

31 October 2009 - Holds its Ninth Convocation at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, where 2172 graduates received their scrolls.

2010

1 September 2010 - Relocation of PINTAR Campus from Kelana Jaya to upgraded facilities at Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya.

30 October 2010 - Holds its Tenth Convocation at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, where 1753 graduates received their scrolls.

2011

11 March 2011 - Wins Bronze Award in the Putra Brand Awards (Education and Learning), Malaysia's largest consumer-based awards.

1 August 2011 - Officially separates into 2 distinct institutions: Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (at RAZAK Campus) and University of Management and Technology (formerly PINTAR campus).

22 October 2011 - Holds its Eleventh Convocation at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, where 2149 graduates received their scrolls.

Faculties

• Bank Rakyat School of Business and Entrepreneurship
• Tun Abdul Razak School of Government
• Graduate School of Business
• Centre for Executive Education
• Centre for External Programmes

International collaborations

• Babson College, United States
• University of Melbourne, Australia
• Toulouse Business School, France
• Griffith University, Australia
• Macquarie University, Australia
• Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
• University Makasar, Indonesia
• University of South Australia, Australia
• Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Queensland University of Technology, Australia
• Hebei Normal University, China
• Euromed Marseille, France

Student Activities

Club and Societies

Leadership

• Majlis Perwakilan Mahasiswa (MPM)/Student Representative Council

Entrepreneurship

• Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Social & Religious

• Persatuan Mahasiswa Islam (PERMAI)
• Persatuan Mahasiswa India (PMIU)
• UNITAR Chinese Student Association (UCSA)

Academic

• UNIRAZAK Accounting Club/Faculty of Business Administration
• UNIRAZAK IT Association/Faculty of Information Technology
• Educators Club/Faculty of Education and Social Sciences
• HOST Club/Faculty of Hospitality Management

PR & Self Development

• Toastmaster Club

Welfare & Community works

• Persatuan Anak-anak Felda (PEMAAF)
• Wawasan Club
• Borneo Student Society (BSS)

Interest

• Shutter Club
• Kelab Media Mahasiswa UNIRAZAK (KEMSIS)

Recreational

• UNIRAZAK Recreational and Adventure Club (URAC)

Martial Arts

• Teakwando

International Students Representative Council

• International Student Society (ISS)
• Merah Putih Society

External links

• Official UNIRAZAK website
• Sabah and Sarawak Official UNIRAZAK website