Kuala lumpur: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) today unveiled a new vision, mission, and set of objectives, aimed at reinforcing the university's role in producing competitive and morally upright Bumiputera professionals.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, UiTM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib Sahibuddin stated that the university's new vision, 'Universiti Unggul Pemacu Bumiputera Profesional', was crafted to drive national progress through quality education, high-impact research, and the nurturing of future talents. He highlighted that the mission would focus on shaping well-rounded individuals through three key thrusts, namely knowledge, manners, and expertise, to produce graduates who are forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Shahrin emphasized the need for UiTM to re-evaluate its mission and philosophy to remain relevant to current needs due to changes in technology, society, and the economy. He assured that while the founding purpose of the university, established in 1956, would continue to be strengthened, the approach must evolve with the times. He shared these insights with Bernama after the launching ceremony of UiTM's new vision, mission, and objectives.
The launching ceremony was officiated by UiTM Board of Directors chairman Tan Sri Mohd Khamil Jamil and witnessed by the university's senior leadership, academics, alumni, and industry representatives. The new vision, mission, and objectives were formulated after more than a year of management engagement, aimed at ensuring that the university's direction meets the needs and challenges of the post-normal era.
Shahrin said the launch of the new direction marked the first step towards implementing the UiTM Strategic Plan 2026-2030, which would replace the existing plan and establish new targets based on an analysis and current assessment of the university's achievements. He expressed that the new strategic plan would not only guide UiTM until 2030 but also drive the university's direction ahead of its 70th anniversary next year. The focus remains on knowledge, manners, and expertise, grounded in nurturing, education, and training.
Shahrin also announced that UiTM had introduced 10 strategic objectives, including inclusive access to education, curriculum development, institutional advancement, enhancing graduate marketability, and high-impact research. UiTM would also focus on global strategic networking, holistic human development, integrity-driven governance, and financial and organizational sustainability.