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12/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Recipients of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant - June 2026! 🎉

We are delighted to congratulate the following researchers on their successful award of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant:

🌟Ms Chan Eang Teng (FCCI)
📚 Media Literacy and Public Awareness in Mitigating Deepfakes Threats in Malaysia

🌟 Dr Ho Chuk Fong (FOCS)
📚 A Negation-Aware Test-Time Paraphrasing Framework for Robust Sentiment Analysis

We wish you every success in your research journey and look forward to the valuable contributions your work will bring to academia, industry, and the community.

25/05/2026

Celebrating the Achievement of Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj : PhD in Economics 🎉👩‍🎓📚✨

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj has successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, officially conferred on May 23, 2026. 🎓🌟 This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to academic excellence. 📖💡 Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Justina has made significant contributions to the field of economics through her insightful research and scholarly work, setting a high standard for future scholars. 📊📈✨

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj for this outstanding accomplishment and wish her continued success in her future endeavors. 🌸👏 This achievement not only marks the completion of a personal academic journey but also enhances the growing prestige of the university’s research community. 🏛️🌟🎉

May this milestone be the beginning of many more achievements and inspiring contributions ahead. 💐

20/05/2026

🥳 We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Alliance of the Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU) Joint Research/Publication Project recipient. It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest congratulations to:

Principal Investigator - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheri-Ann Tan Shu Wei (FOAS)
Project Title - Nature Meets Nanotech: Enhancing the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Polyphenolic-rich Agarwood Leaf Extract against Wound Pathogens via Encapsulation in Polymeric Nanomicelles

We look forward to the successful implementation of the project and its meaningful contributions to the scientific community.

Please join us in congratulating Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheri-Ann Tan Shu Wei on this remarkable achievement. ✨

07/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Recipients of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant – May 2026 🎉

We are proud to congratulate the following researchers on their successful internal grant awards:

✨ Dr Tee Ker Shin (FSSH)
Project Title: Evaluating the Effect of an Emotional Learning Programme on Young Adults’ Prosocial Behaviour

✨ Dr Tay Lee Chin (FAFB)
Project Title: A Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) Perspective on Generative AI Adoption: Unpacking the Roles of Trust and Ethical Concerns in SME Decision-Making

✨ Assoc. Prof. Dr Foo Lee Peng (FAFB)
Project Title (Matching Grant): Comparing Pension Systems for Flexible Workers: Evidence from China (Hebei Case) and Malaysia

✨ Dr Tan Ling Ling (FCCI)
Project Title: The Impact of Virtual Influencers on Green Purchase Intention

✨ Dr Chong Kam Yoon (FOCS)
Project Title: Solving Partial Differential Equation of the Heston Model for European-style Continuous-installment Option with Dividend Yield using Lie Symmetry Methods

Wishing all recipients great success in their research endeavours and meaningful contributions to knowledge and innovation. 🥳💪

27/04/2026

📢 TAR UMT at Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) Conference

TAR UMT participated in the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) Conference held on 7 April 2026 at Wyndham Grand Bangsar.

The conference is part of the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN), an initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE) that connects universities and industry players to tackle real-world challenges through applied research, delivering practical and timely solutions.

The event was graced by YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education; YB Tuan Adam Adli Abd Halim, Deputy Minister; YBhg Datuk Prof. Dr. Azlinda Azman, Director General of Higher Education, and other senior officials from the Ministry.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tang Pei Ling represented TAR UMT by showcasing BIOBEET Plus, an innovative product resulting from the PPRN research project titled “Integrated Enzyme Treatment and Probiotic Fermentation to Improve the Sensory and Functional Qualities of Beetroot Powder”.

TAR UMT’s participation reflects its continued commitment to advancing applied research and strengthening strategic collaborations with industry partners to drive innovation and impact.

23/04/2026

We are delighted to share the key highlights from our third President’s Tea Party, held on 14 April 2026, which brought together students for an inspiring and engaging afternoon.🎉

A key highlight was the insightful dialogue session with our University’s leadership, Prof. Dato' Indera Ir. Dr. Lee Sze Wei (President), Prof. Dr. Loke Chui Fung (Vice President, R&D and Commercialisation), and Prof. Dr. Chin Mui Yin (Director, CPSR). Their sharing on academic journeys and career experiences provided valuable insights into postgraduate pathways and future opportunities.✨

The event also featured interactive activities, networking opportunities, and meaningful engagement with peers and facilitators, fostering a vibrant and supportive learning environment.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to seeing you at the next session.🤗

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Tunku Abdul Rahman University Of Management And Technology
Kuala Lumpur
53300

Telephone

+60341450100

Website

https://cpsr.tarc.edu.my/

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