The University System of Tunku Abdul Rahman (USTAR) is the organizational body that includes 4 private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. It sets goals to promote vocational education in the country.[1]
Sistem Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malay) | |
Abbreviation | USTAR |
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Formation | 2014 |
Purpose | To promote vocational education in Malaysia |
Headquarters | Malaysia |
Membership | 2 Universities and 2 Colleges |
Recently, committee members of USTAR paid a visit to Australia[2] and Taiwan.[3]
Institution | Campus Location | Founded | Chairman | Status |
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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) | Selangor, Perak | 2002 | Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik[4] | University |
TAR EC College | Kuala Lumpur | 1993 | Ong Lu Hong[5] | College |
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) | Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Johor Bahru, Sabah | 1969 | Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy[6] | University |
VTAR Institute (VTAR) | Kuala Lumpur | 1990 | YB Senator Datuk Yoo Wei How[7] | College |