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SHAH ALAM — The Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar (MPP) UiTM 2025/2026 paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Librarian of UiTM as part of efforts to strengthen strategic synergy between student leadership and the university library, with a focus on promoting a vibrant knowledge culture on campus.

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• MPP UiTM 2025/2026 visited the Chief Librarian to strengthen collaboration with the library.
• Discussions focused on student involvement in literacy, reading, and lifelong learning initiatives.
• The visit highlights the joint commitment to fostering a vibrant knowledge culture on campus.

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The MPP delegation was led by Yang Dipertua MPP UiTM, Mohamad Adib Hazim, who outlined the council’s objectives and future direction for closer collaboration with the library. Key discussions included student involvement in information literacy programmes, reading initiatives, intellectual discourse activities, and lifelong learning empowerment projects.

Chief Librarian Ts. Haji Azizi bin Haji Jantan warmly received the delegation, sharing the strategic vision of the UiTM Library as a dynamic knowledge hub. He emphasized the role of students as strategic partners, not merely users, highlighting their potential to drive a culture of learning through active engagement, intellectual leadership, and volunteerism.

Representing the library were Mohd Ismail bin Abidin, Nurul Farihah Sarmin Panut, and Siti Rohayu Mohd Yusof, who supported discussions on the implementation of high-impact collaborative programmes.

The courtesy visit reflects the shared commitment of MPP UiTM and the UiTM Library to cultivating a campus environment rich in discourse, reading, and continuous learning, aligned with the university’s aspiration to produce knowledgeable, visionary, and critical-thinking graduates.

SHAH ALAM, 23 January 2026 — A strategic discussion on monograph publishing between the Institute of Malay Thought and Leadership (IMPAK) and Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR), was held at the PTAR Main Meeting Room to reinforce collaboration in scholarly publishing and enhance the visibility of Malay intellectual heritage.

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• PTAR and IMPAK held a meeting to strengthen Malay heritage monograph publishing.
• The collaboration focuses on high-impact publications and systematic resource management.
• The initiative promotes the preservation and visibility of Malay intellectual heritage.

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The meeting was led by Dr. Khairudin Murad, Director of IMPAK, and attended by Dr. Nadia Widyawati Madzhi and Mr. Rahman Naim bin Mat Ali. Representing PTAR were Dr. Adlina Abdullah, Director of the University Reference Resources Division, together with Mr. Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman and Mr. Mohd Alfarabie Mohd Nasir.

The discussions focused on developing strategic collaborations in high-impact monograph publishing, particularly aimed at increasing the visibility and preservation of Malay intellectual treasures (Khazanah Alam Melayu) through more systematic and sustainable publishing and resource management approaches.

This initiative aligns with PTAR’s role as a catalyst for knowledge culture and a key reference centre, dedicated to preserving and promoting Malay intellectual heritage at both national and international levels.

PTAR Alam Bina telah menerima kunjungan panel auditor daripada Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP) pada Selasa, 21 Januari 2026. Kunjungan ini adalah sempena proses akreditasi bagi program Pengurusan Hartanah di Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, yang melibatkan penilaian terhadap kemudahan, koleksi dan perkhidmatan perpustakaan sebagai sokongan kepada keperluan akademik dan profesional bidang tersebut.

PUTRAJAYA, 22 January 2026 — Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR), Universiti Teknologi MARA, participated in the Post Mortem Meeting of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE/KPT) Program Telaah 2025 and the Coordination Meeting for Program Telaah 2026, held at the Ibnu Syathir 1 Meeting Room, Ministry of Higher Education.

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• PTAR UiTM participated in the MOHE Program Telaah coordination meeting.
• PTAR contributed to the review of Program Telaah 2025 and planning for 2026.
• The participation reflects PTAR’s commitment to promoting reading culture.

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PTAR was represented by its Chief Librarian, Ts. Haji Azizi Jantan, accompanied by Mr. Mohd Ismail bin Abidin, reflecting the library’s continued commitment to supporting national-level initiatives aimed at strengthening reading culture and knowledge dissemination within higher education institutions.

The meeting served as a strategic platform to review the implementation status of Program Telaah KPT 2025, assess its overall effectiveness, and deliberate on recommendations for improvement. Key discussions also focused on the coordination and planning of Program Telaah KPT 2026, including the enhanced utilisation of Sudut Telaah KPT and broader engagement with public universities.

Through its active participation, PTAR reaffirmed its role as a strategic partner in advancing reading initiatives and fostering collaboration among academic libraries nationwide. The insights shared by PTAR contributed to discussions on programme sustainability, outreach effectiveness, and inter-university cooperation.

The meeting was chaired by YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Haji Megat Sany bin Megat Ahmad Supian, Deputy Secretary-General (Policy), Ministry of Higher Education. It was attended by representatives from MOHE divisions and units, the Council of Chief Librarians of Public Universities, as well as Public Relations Officers from public universities.

This coordinated effort underscores the collective commitment of the Ministry of Higher Education and public universities, including PTAR, to empowering a sustainable knowledge culture, expanding access to information, and strengthening strategic collaboration in support of lifelong learning.

Sungai Petani, 18 Januari 2026 – Perpustakaan Sultan Badlishah (PSB) UiTM Cawangan Kedah telah menganjurkan Program Jelajah Ilmu @ PSB bersama pelajar dan staf UiTM di Lobi Perpustakaan Sultan Badlishah. Program ini merupakan satu inisiatif pembudayaan ilmu dan usaha daripada pihak perpustakaan untuk menyampaikan perkhidmatan perpustakaan kepada pengguna berfokuskan pemerkasaan literasi maklumat, pendigitalan sumber serta sokongan penyelidikan universiti.

Pelaksanaan program yang berlangsung dari jam 9.30 pagi hingga 4.00 petang ini dirangka sebagai satu medium pendedahan dan hebahan ilmu yang komprehensif berkaitan perkhidmatan perpustakaan bagi meningkatkan kesedaran warga UiTM Cawangan Kedah terhadap kepentingan peranan perpustakaan sebagai rakan strategik dalam pembelajaran dan penyelidikan. Melalui pengisian yang berfokuskan sokongan akademik, sumber digital serta perkhidmatan berteraskan teknologi, program ini selari dengan aspirasi UiTM untuk membudayakan penggunaan ilmu secara berkesan, inovatif dan berimpak tinggi.

Perkongsian ilmu melalui sesi taklimat, pameran poster, reruai arkib universiti dan bahan-bahan rujukan berkaitan merupakan pengisian yang berjaya menarik perhatian pelajar dan staf ditambah dengan cabaran kuiz menguji pengetahuan mengenai perkhidmatan yang disediakan oleh pihak perpustakaan dengan satu hadiah menarik. Sambutan positif ini memberikan memanfaatkan peluang mendapatkan bimbingan secara langsung kepada pelbagai perkhidmatan perpustakaan seperti pengaksesan kepada sistem pencarian bahan arkib di Online Finding Archive (OFA), tatacara pengaksesan dan penggunaan sumber rujukan universiti yang boleh diperoleh melalui sistem PERMATA, serta memperkaya koleksi MyReading di PERMATA – MyAccount masing-masing, tatacara pencarian maklumat, konsultasi penyelidikan dan sistem ekkm untuk tempahan kelas literasi maklumat.

Kejayaan pelaksanaan inisiatif ini membuktikan komitmen berterusan Perpustakaan UiTM dalam memperkasa budaya ilmu diperingkat universiti.

22 January 2026

The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), hosted the Gratitude Ceremony to recognize and honour the dedication and contributions of library staff concluding their service. The event was held at the PTAR Seminar Room on 22 January 2026 at 2:30 PM.

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• PTAR held a Gratitude Ceremony to honour retiring library staff.
• Three staff members were recognised for their dedication, service, and contributions.
• The event reflected PTAR’s commitment to appreciation, respect, and a culture of knowledge.

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This meaningful occasion celebrated the service of three staff members who demonstrated exceptional dedication throughout their tenure: Puan Noor Hayati binti Abu Kassim, Encik Mohamad Rusli bin Ayob, and Encik Mohamad Komiri bin Surono.

Under the theme “Your Service Remembered, Your Contribution Honoured”, the ceremony provided a platform to acknowledge their efforts, record lasting memories, and express the institution’s appreciation for their significant role in advancing library services, promoting a culture of knowledge, and supporting the university’s learning ecosystem.

The event featured a keynote appreciation speech by Ts Haji Azizi bin Jantan, Chief Librarian of UiTM, who expressed gratitude for the loyalty, integrity, and contributions demonstrated by the retiring staff during their service at PTAR.

The Gratitude Ceremony reflects PTAR’s commitment to valuing human capital, fostering a culture of respect and appreciation, and strengthening collegiality among library staff, in alignment with the aspiration of Knowledge Cultivation, Shaping Excellence.

The Information Literacy Unit of the Library Services Division, Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), organized the PRIMe UiTM: Coordinator Excellence Workshop, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the role of PRIMe Coordinators as the backbone of university publication management and verification.

The workshop provided more than a briefing; it served as an empowerment platform, allowing coordinators to explore their roles, align PRIMe UiTM objectives, streamline documentation, and collectively address real challenges with focused solutions.

Key Focus Areas of the Workshop:

1. Alignment of PRIMe UiTM goals and objectives
2. Empowerment of PRIMe Coordinator roles
3. Accurate publication documentation and verification
4. Sharing real challenges and impactful solutions

A total of 40 PRIMe Coordinators (Librarians and Assistant Librarians) from across UiTM branches participated, supported by Encik Ahamad Zuber Mohamed, Head of Library Services Division. The workshop was enriched through four focused sessions delivered by:

• Puan Eza Eliana A. Wahid – Head of Information Literacy Unit
• Puan Zuhaslinda Sulaiman – Research Support Section
• Puan Nik Zatihulwani Jamaludin – Citation & Informetrics Section

The initiative demonstrates PTAR UiTM’s commitment to a more systematic, transparent, and impactful PRIMe UiTM, empowering the university’s publication ecosystem and supporting continuous academic excellence.

20 January 2026 | 1 Sya’aban 1447H

Universitas Pakuan from Bogor, Indonesia, conducted an academic visit to the Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam on 20 January 2026, with a delegation of 15 participants.

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• Universitas Pakuan visited PTAR UiTM with 15 participants.
• The visit showcased library management, special collections, and art heritage.
• The programme promoted international knowledge exchange and collaboration.

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The visit included tours of PTAR, the Tun Abdul Razak Gallery, and the Tuanku Nur Zahirah Art Gallery (GESTURZ), providing participants with insights into academic library management, special collections, and Malaysia’s art and heritage treasures.

The delegation was accompanied by Sr. Dr. Amir Sharifuddin Ab Latip, Sr. Dr. Roslina Idris, and Ts. Dr.-Ing Hendy Fitrian Suhandri from the School of Surveying and Geomatics, Faculty of Built Environment.

The visit exemplified the importance of cross-border knowledge exchange and international collaboration in strengthening the future of academic scholarship and heritage preservation.