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Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (English: University of Malaysia, Kelantan) or UMK is a public university located in Kelantan in Malaysia. The formation of the university was mooted during the tabling of the Ninth Malaysia Plan and approved by the cabinet of Malaysia on June 14, 2006. The launching ceremony was held at the end of 2006 by Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.The first students were enrolled wit
The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the government’s approval to establish a university in Kelantan under the Ninth Malaysia Plan on 31 March 2006.
On 14 June 2006, a Cabinet Meeting approved the establishment of the university. Taglines such as “Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust” and “Entrepreneurial University” are used to promote the philosophy of the university. Studies are grouped into three fields:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business ;
  • Creative Technology and Heritage;
  • Agro-Industry and Science of Natural Resourcesh the commencement of the June 2007 semester.
The first Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Kelantan was Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Zainai bin Mohamed, who was appointed on 1 October 2006.
UMK operates in three campuses from its main campus in Bachok ,second campus in Jeli and also their temporary campuses in Pengkalan Chepa.

First Convocation
UMK first Convocation Festival was held from 15 to 19 September 2011 at Bachok Campus, in Bachok Kelantan. It was the first Convocation festival held in Kelantan.
266 first graduates of UMK from the Faculty of Agro Industry and Natural Resources (42 people); Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business (83 persons) and the Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage (141 people) received a Bachelor degree of their faculties at the First Convocation of UMK which was held at a hotel in Kota Bharu , Kelantan on 19 September 2011 .

Among the degrees awarded was a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Commerce) with Honours: Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture Technology Entrepreneurship) With Honors; a Bachelor of Creative Technology with Honours and a Bachelor of Heritage Studies with Honours. One post-graduate student was awarded a Master’s degree of Entrepreneurship (Management) and two a Master’s degree of Science (Agriculture Biotechnology).
UMK awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Entrepreneurship (Human Capital Development) to the fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia,, Tun Haji Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

UMK simultaneously held the Proclamation ceremony of His Majesty Tuanku Chancellor,Sultan Muhammed V,Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Darul Naim as Your Highness Chancellor of UMK, and the appointment of His Royal Highness,Dr Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra Ibni Sultan Ismail Petra,who is the Crown Prince of Kelantan as the Pro-Chancellor of UMK was held.
UMK introduced the logo of convocation which uses the colors of UMK which are blue, orange and red.
UMK first graduates will become the first alumni, thus, a song titled "Detik Ini" was created by the university as a memento for them.

FACILITIES
UMK has three campuses in the state of Kelantan:

  • Pengkalan Chepa Campus (Kampus Kota)
  • Bachok Campus (Kampus Bachok)
  • Jeli Campus (Kampus Jeli)
These facilities can be found on each campus:

  • Hostel
  • Library

  • Database Centre. As an alternative source of information for users, the library has a central database for information that can be accessed through the internet. The Database Centre has 26 thin client terminals for users.
  • Self Check Out Terminal The library has a self check-out terminal to provide a smooth and quick means of borrowing library materials.
  • Book Drop Library users can return library materials through the book drop counter that operates at all times.
  • Database. The library has academic databases that can be used to access research material and other publications.

  • Shuttle Bus
  • Clinic
  • Sports and cultural facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Surau
  • Security guards

  • All doors have an Access Control System that uses cards to gain access.

  • Computer Lab
  • Counselling Centre
  • Language Lab (recently available in Pengkalan Chepa campus)
  • Spa Lab (only in Pengkalan Chepa campus)
  • Science Laboratory (only in Jeli campus)
  • Biology Lab
  • Chemistry Lab
  • Materials Science Lab
  • Food Lab
  • Environmental Lab
  • Geoscience Lab
  • Mineralogy Lab
  • Husbandry Lab
  • Natural Resources Lab
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • Wireless internet access throughout campus

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