PTAR UCS Welcomes New Students with Library Briefing for October 2025 Intake
Kompleks Kolej Dahlia, 29 September 2025 – The Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR), UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, continues to play a vital role as a key academic support hub within the university’s teaching, learning, and research ecosystem.
- PTAR UCS organised a library briefing for new students during MDS October 2025 intake.
- The session introduced library services, facilities, and digital platforms such as PERMATA.
- A total of 1,579 new students attended the programme at UiTM Puncak Alam.
In conjunction with the October 2025 new student intake, PTAR organised a Library Briefing Session during the Minggu Destini Siswa (MDS) programme, aimed at introducing library facilities, services, and resources to 1,579 new students.
The briefing provided a comprehensive overview of PTAR’s role in supporting students’ academic success throughout their studies at UiTM. It also introduced both digital and physical services, including the PERMATA System, PERMATA Mobile App, discussion rooms, collaborative spaces, and other library facilities.
The session was held on 29 September 2025 (Monday), from 11.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon, at Kompleks Kolej Dahlia, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus.
The programme was delivered by Pn. Nur Fatihah Muhamad (Librarian), Pn. Hafiza Mustape (Senior Librarian), Pn. Fatimah Harith (Senior Library Assistant), and supported by industrial training students.
The briefing aimed to:
- Provide early exposure to PTAR’s role as an academic and research support centre
- Introduce available library facilities, services, and information resources
- Enhance understanding of effective use of physical and digital library services
- Promote PTAR digital platforms such as PERMATA Search and the Permata Mobile App
- Foster awareness of reading culture and information literacy among new students
- Build a positive relationship between students and the library as an academic partner
PTAR remains committed to ensuring that new students are well-equipped with essential information and resources to support their academic journey.
