SINTOK, 12 January 2026 — Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) hosted a briefing and monitoring session on Rolling Plan 1 (RP1) projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMKe-13) for 2026, led by the Deputy Secretary-General (Management and Development) of the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), Datuk Ts. Dr Mohd Nor Azman Hassan.
The briefing session, held at the Executive Development Centre (EDC), UUM, served as a platform to review the planning framework, project scope, and projected expenditure of university development initiatives approved under RMKe-13 RP1 for implementation in 2026.
Also in attendance were the Vice-Chancellor of UUM, Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr Ram Al Jaffri Saad; and the Director of the Department of Infrastructure Development and Management (JPPI), Ir. Hamdan Noh.
During the session, five major projects were presented, encompassing initiatives to enhance campus infrastructure, strengthen teaching and learning (T&L) facilities, and improve university support systems.
One of the key projects highlighted was the procurement of furniture and equipment to fully operationalise the UUM Computer Centre Additional Building. This initiative involves the provision of office furniture and equipment, meeting rooms, support spaces, and built-in fittings to support administrative operations in the building, which was completed on 23 December 2025.
The briefing also featured a project to upgrade and repair infrastructure facilities on the main campus that pose potential risks to students. These improvements will be undertaken in line with student safety, accessibility, and overall campus welfare.
In addition, UUM proposed a comprehensive project to replace and procure obsolete equipment across 28 teaching and learning laboratory units with digital and smart technology solutions. This initiative includes the upgrading of digital audio-visual systems, electrical and network infrastructure, teaching and learning computers, air-conditioning systems, virtual classroom facilities, as well as essential laboratory repair works.
To enhance the reliability and safety of the campus power supply, a proposal was also presented to upgrade the Ring Two (2) high-voltage cable system, which has been in operation for more than 35 years. The project involves replacing approximately 11,000 metres of high-voltage cables to ensure a more stable and secure electricity supply to academic buildings, administrative offices, and student residential facilities.
Another project presented focused on the replacement and procurement of obsolete mechanical systems in academic and administrative buildings. This includes upgrades to water handling unit systems, modular chillers, elevators, main switchboards, and individual air-conditioning systems.
In his remarks, Datuk Ts. Dr Mohd Nor Azman emphasised the importance of meticulous planning, strict adherence to technical specifications, and phased implementation to ensure that each approved project delivers optimal impact on the well-being of the university community and supports the national higher education agenda.
The visit concluded with a site inspection at several key locations across the campus to assess project progress and facility conditions firsthand. Among the sites visited were the Chancellery Building, the Sultanah Bahiyah Library Building, the Additional Sultanah Bahiyah Library Building, the TISSA Building, and the Golf Club Building.
