Anwar approves RM2.5mil to upgrade UiTM Tun Arshad Ayub campus
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved RM2.5 million to upgrade the newly renamed UiTM Tun Arshad Ayub Jalan Othman campus in Petaling Jaya.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has allocated RM2.5 million to upgrade the UiTM Tun Arshad Ayub Jalan Othman campus in Petaling Jaya. This announcement came during an alumni gathering in Kuala Lumpur, following the renaming of the campus from its previous name. The campus has its roots in Dewan Latihan RIDA, founded in 1956, and has a significant connection to the establishment of UiTM.
The funding is part of the government's strategy to enhance UiTM and maintain its provision of high-quality education for Bumiputera students. Anwar, who serves as both Prime Minister and Finance Minister, highlighted the substantial increase in UiTM's operating and development budget under the current administration. In 2026, UiTM received RM3.08 billion, up from less than RM2 billion prior to the Madani government's inception.
Anwar emphasized the importance of proper management and protection of funds allocated to Malay and Bumiputera agencies to prevent abuse and misappropriation. He stressed that bolstering UiTM's resources is crucial to ensure the university continues to thrive as a hub of academic excellence. Additionally, Anwar announced RM100,000 each for the TUNaS Belia NEET program and the Himpunan Mesra Alumni UiTM, expressing gratitude to the UiTM Malaysia Alumni Federation (PAUiTM) for their contributions.
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