Open University Malaysia

Not to be confused with Wawasan Open University.

Open University Malaysia
Universiti Terbuka Malaysia (Malay)
马来西亚开放大学 (Chinese)
Logo of the Open University Malaysia
MottoUniversiti untuk Semua
Motto in English
University for All
TypePrivate
Established2000
PresidentProf. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang
Pro-ChancellorTan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim
Location
Kelana Jaya
,
Petaling Jaya, SELANGOR
,
Malaysia
CampusUrban
ColoursBlue, and Silver
   
AffiliationsAAOU,[1] ICTLC[2]
Websitewww.oum.edu.my
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese马来西亚开放大学
Traditional Chinese馬來西亞開放大學
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinMǎláixīyà Kāifàng Dàxué
OUM main campus in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya

Open University Malaysia, abbreviated as OUM, is the 7th private university in Malaysia. It is owned by Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations (METEOR) Sdn. Bhd, a consortium of 11 Malaysian public universities.[3]

The main campus is located at Menara OUM, Kelana Centre Point, Kelana Jaya, Selangor. Additionally, there are more than 30 learning centres throughout Malaysia, out of which 10 are regional learning centres.

OUM initially opened to 753 learners in 2001 as the first open and distance learning university in the country.[4] OUM was officially launched by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on August 26, 2002.[5][6] A decade later, OUM has over 100,000 students in more than 50 academic programmes. In 2023, QS Stars had assessed OUM's online learning for three years and granted OUM a 5-Star rating [1].

Chancellors

The vice-chancellor of OUM is Prof Dr Ahmad Izanee Awang.[7] The first chancellor was the late Endon Mahmood (the wife of fifth Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi) who was appointed on 16 December 2004. On 8 December 2007, Jeanne Abdullah was appointed as the new chancellor of OUM;.[8] The current pro-chancellor is Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim who is also the executive chairman of Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Full Members of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU)". Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU). Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Founding Members of International Consortium for Teaching and Learning Centres (ICTLC)". International Consortium for Teaching and Learning Centres (ICTLC). Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  3. ^ "About Open University Malaysia". Education Malaysia Global Services. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Open University Malaysia". Newsweek.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PM rasmi Universiti Terbuka hari ini". Berita Harian (in Malay). 26 August 2002.
  6. ^ "Ensuring high education standards". New Straits Times. 27 August 2002.
  7. ^ "OUM spearheads Malaysia's venture into online and distance education". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Jeanne is OUM's second chancellor". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  9. ^ "From an Educationist, to a Menteri Besar". Borneo Post Online. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  10. ^ "#Showbiz: Soo Wincci first Miss World Malaysia who is also associate professor". New Straits Times Online. April 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.

See also

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