UUM to Establish Alumni Learning and Training Centre (ALTRAC) as Hub for Alumni-Student Engagement
PETALING JAYA, 10 August 2025: The Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Alumni Centre is set to establish the Alumni Learning and Training Centre (ALTRAC) as a platform for interaction between alumni and students of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan, announced that the training and learning centre, known as ALTRAC, will incur a total cost of RM 5 million, which will cover construction, furniture acquisition, and maintenance of the facility.
He explained that ALTRAC will not only serve as a hub for alumni-student engagement, but it will also open up opportunities for students and the wider community to participate in self-development and career-related programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor further revealed that the total number of UUM alumni has now reached 172,570 members, who serve not only as academic products of the University but also as strategic partners in enhancing teaching and learning.
He noted that alumni involvement in initiatives such as Alumni Back2Campus, CEO@Faculty, industry alumni partnerships and other collaborative programmes has enriched the learning experience of UUM students, making it more relevant, impactful, and aligned with industry needs.
Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad expressed his sincere appreciation to the sponsors who contributed to the success of the event. Platinum and Gold sponsors such as Latimer Corporation Sdn Bhd, First Grade Resources Sdn. Bhd., Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB), Dr Kasuma Satria Mat Jadi, Mr. Hussain Ahmad Abdul Kader, Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir, and ASR Padu Sdn. Bhd. Additionally, Silver and Bronze sponsorships collectively amounted to RM60,000, bringing in the total collection to RM260,000.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the alumni who have generously contributed their resources, knowledge and expertise for the benefit of future generations.
“This contribution reflects the deep affection alumni hold for their alma mater and represents a continuous charitable effort with lasting rewards,” he said at the UUM Alumni Royal Banquet yesterday.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor provided insights into UUM’s history and successes, highlighting its ranking in the QS World University Rankings 2026, its position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for universities under 50 years old, and the impressive graduate employability rate of 96.6 percent.
