Kuala Lumpur, June 2026 – Universiti Malaya (UM) continues to strengthen its position as a leading research university with the successful award of a Technology Development (TeD) Fund worth RM2,774,312.20 from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to Prof. Dr. Firdaus Hariri, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry and Professor from the Department

Kuala Lumpur, May 2026 – Researchers from Universiti Malaya (UM) achieved outstanding success at the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Competition & Exhibition (ITEX) 2026, held from 18–20 May 2026, showcasing the University's excellence in research, innovation, and technology development on the international stage. Competing alongside innovators, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world,

Kuala Lumpur, April 2026 – Universiti Malaya (UM) researchers achieved another milestone in innovation excellence at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2026, held from 9–11 April 2026, by securing multiple awards that reaffirm the University's commitment to advancing impactful research and technology. A total of seven UM innovation teams were recognised for their outstanding innovations,

Universiti Malaya (UM) researchers have secured funding under the PJ Seed 7.0 Grant awarded by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), strengthening the University’s role in advancing community‑centred innovation and sustainable development. Mr. Mohd Fadhli Bin Rahmat Fakri of the UM Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) and Mr. Chang Lee Wei of the Universiti Malaya Centre

Universiti Malaya (UM) researchers have been selected as recipients of the Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) MRUN Grant, a competitive funding initiative under the Malaysian Research University Network (MRUN) aimed at advancing interdisciplinary research with national impact. The MRUN Grant supports collaborative projects that address pressing societal challenges through cross‑university partnerships, capacity building, and the translation

Universiti Malaya (UM) researcher Professor Dr. Sazaly Abu Bakar has been awarded a major research grant worth RM14,943,415.00 from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to advance national efforts in dengue prevention. The grant will support his project titled “Utilization of Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) Vaccine Delivery Platform for the Development of

Universiti Malaya (UM) proudly announces that the Photonics Research Centre (PRC) and the Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES) have officially graduated as Higher Education Centres of Excellence (HICoE) under Batch 2014, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s research landscape. The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) conferred the dual recognition following a comprehensive

Universiti Malaya is proud to announce that Associate Prof. Dr. Rozalina Zakaria from the Photonics Research Centre has received an Honorary Mention as Malaysia’s Regional Finalist at the U.S.-ASEAN Science Prize for Women 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. The U.S.-ASEAN Science Prize for Women is supported by the U.S. Government, ASEAN, and USAID, and highlights

Universiti Malaya (UM) has recorded a significant milestone with 101 researchers recognised among the Top 2% Scientists in the World (2025), according to the latest list released by Stanford University through the Elsevier Data Repository. In addition, 58 UM researchers have been listed in the Career‑Long category, reflecting sustained, long‑term impact in their respective fields.

Putrajaya, 2025 — Universiti Malaya (UM) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of researchers who have successfully secured funding under two of the nation’s most prestigious research schemes: the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and the Prototype Development Research Grant Scheme (PRGS). These grants, administered by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), are instrumental in strengthening

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Malaya (UM), undertook an official benchmarking and research collaboration visit to South Korea from 21-25 April 2025. The visit aimed to engage with leading higher education institutions and the Embassy of Malaysia in Seoul to explore best practices, strengthen institutional ties and advance UM’s research and

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) at Universiti Malaya (UM) recently undertook an official visit to China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) and several advanced industrial facilities in Zhuhai, China. The delegation aimed to strengthen institutional collaboration with China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited (CSHK). The three-day engagement culminated in the signing of a