Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research

🎉 Congratulations to the Recipients of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant – August 2026! 🎉

We are delighted to congratulate the following researchers on their successful grant awards and their continued commitment to advancing research and innovation.

🎉Mr Aaron Ng Jun Qi (FSSH)
📚 Development and Evaluation of "TARCares", A Counselling AI Chatbot for Stress and Su***de Prevention among Malaysian University Students

🎉 Ts. Dr Tan Kang Huai (FOET)
📚 Investigation of Dual Lithium Salt Composition and Ceramic Filler Loading in Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

🎉 Dr Thien Yee Von (FOET)
📚 Investigating of Dielectric, Thermal, and Ageing Characteristics of Nanoparticle-Enhanced Natural Ester Transformer Insulating Fluids

We wish you every success in your research journey and look forward to seeing your research ideas grow into meaningful outcomes and lasting impact.

Keep innovating. Keep researching. Keep making an impact. 🌱🔬✨

📚 Empowering Researchers. Elevating Publications. Inspiring Excellence.

The Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research (CPSR), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) successfully organised the CPSR Research Culture Workshop Series 2026: Publishing in Top-Tier Journals on 4 August 2026.

The workshop featured Senior Professor Dr. Garry Tan Wei Han, who shared practical strategies on identifying suitable journals, understanding publication quality indicators, and preparing manuscripts that meet the standards of top-tier journals. Participants also gained valuable insights from Mr. William Loh Wui Lun of Emerald Publishing on publication ethics, research integrity, and the responsible use of AI in scholarly publishing.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished speakers and all participants for making the workshop a great success. Together, we continue to cultivate a vibrant research culture and advance research excellence at TAR UMT.

🎉 Heartiest Congratulations to Dr. Livy Chong Guey Yong! 🎉

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Livy Chong Guey Yong, a PhD graduate from the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FOAS) at TAR UMT, for being awarded the Nutrition Society of Malaysia Postgraduate PhD Thesis Award.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Livy's outstanding research excellence, dedication, and contributions to advancing knowledge in nutrition. Her outstanding achievement reflects TAR UMT's commitment to nurturing high-quality researchers who create meaningful impact through research.
We also extend our sincere congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Koo Hui Chin for her dedicated guidance and mentorship throughout Dr. Livy's postgraduate journey. This remarkable achievement reflects the strong partnership between an inspiring mentor and a committed researcher.
Congratulations once again, Dr. Livy, on this well-deserved honour! We wish you continued success in your future endeavours.

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🎓 CPSR Postgraduate Workshop Series 2026: Strengthening Academic Writing for Effective Proposal Defence

The Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research (CPSR), TAR UMT successfully conducted the workshop "Strengthening Academic Writing for Effective Proposal Defence" on 24 July 2026, bringing together Master's and PhD students for an insightful and engaging learning session.

The workshop featured two distinguished speakers, Prof. Dr. Ler Hui Yin and Prof. Dr. Ooi Boon Keat, who shared valuable insights and practical guidance to help participants strengthen their academic writing and research proposal development.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise. We also want to express our gratitude to all participants for your enthusiastic engagement, which made this workshop a meaningful and successful event. We look forward to seeing you at our future postgraduate workshops!

🎓 Take the Next Step Towards a Successful Career in Finance!

📣 Applications are now open for our Master of Investment Management (MIM)!

Our Master of Investment Management (MIM) programme is meticulously designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving Finance industry. Dive deep into investment management and achieve your career aspirations!

✨ Programme Highlights:
🔹 Comprehensive curriculum covering investment, finance & wealth management
🔹 Learn Equity Analysis, Bond Analysis, Forex & Derivatives, Fund Management, AI & Machine Learning in Finance, and more
🔹 Industry-focused research project with real-world applications
🔹 Exemptions from 4 out of 5 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification modules
🔹 Full-time (1 year) | Part-time (For Malaysian students & eligible expatriates ONLY) - 2 years
🔹 Hybrid learning with online & face-to-face classes
🔹 Open to local and international students

🌟 Career Opportunities:
📈 Investment Analyst
💼 Financial Analyst
💰 Financial Advisor
📊 Fund Manager
🏦 Treasury Manager
📉 Forex & Derivatives Specialist

📍 Study at TAR UMT Kuala Lumpur Main Campus

📌 Ready to master your future in finance? Learn more & apply here: 🔗https://cpsr.tarc.edu.my/.../master-of-investment-management See less

We extend a warm welcome to our newest postgraduate students at TAR UMT!

On 13 June 2026, our new students kicked off their academic journeys by connecting with Programme Leaders, the Library team, and the Department of Student Affairs during orientation. This intake features a vibrant mix of local and international students, truly reflecting TAR UMT's growing global presence. It was wonderful to witness such enthusiasm and engagement as they set out on the exciting journey ahead.

We wish all our new postgraduate students a rewarding, successful, and enriching experience at TAR UMT.

Welcome to the TAR UMT postgraduate family!

TAR UMT and Shanghai Jinli Law Firm Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance China–Malaysia Industry and Academic Collaboration
Kuala Lumpur, 19 June 2026 – Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) and Shanghai Jinli Law Firm formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in education, research, industry engagement, talent development, and international exchange between Malaysia and China.

Following the signing ceremony, the delegation toured several facilities, including the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (FOCS), the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FOET), the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, the I2Hub WorldSkills Training Centre, and various laboratories. This visit opened opportunities to explore collaborations in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, engineering education, and innovation.

Through this partnership, TAR UMT and Shanghai Jinli Law Firm aim to foster sustainable academic-industry collaboration, promote innovation and talent development, and strengthen China–Malaysia cooperation in higher education, research, and technology transfer.

Congratulations to the Recipients of the Geran Penyelidikan Eksploratori dan Transformatif (GET) 1/2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the Geran Penyelidikan Eksploratori dan Transformatif (GET) 1/2026! 🎉
It is with great pleasure that we extend our congratulations to the following researchers for their successful grant award.

🌟 Principal Investigator: Dr. Tan Siew San (FOAS)
📚 Project Title: Binding Mechanisms of Schiff Base Fluorescent Chemosensors with Ion-imprinted Polymers for Selective Metal Ion Detection

🌟 Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Tan Hui Yin (FOAS)
📚 Project Title: Elucidating the Role of Postbiotics from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TAR4 on Inflammatory Bowel Disease through Targeted Inhibition of Key Stages in Inflammation using Foodomics-Based Analysis

🌟 Principal Investigator: Dr. Nur Farhanah Binti Zulkipli (Penang)
📚 Project Title: Cellulose Extraction and Functional Properties of Pluchea indica (L.) Leaves for Improved Viscosity as Sustainable Hydrocolloid

We wish them every success in their research journey and look forward to the valuable contributions their work will bring to academia, industry, and the community.

🎉 Congratulations to the Recipients of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant - June 2026! 🎉

We are delighted to congratulate the following researchers on their successful award of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant:

🌟Ms Chan Eang Teng (FCCI)
📚 Media Literacy and Public Awareness in Mitigating Deepfakes Threats in Malaysia

🌟 Dr Ho Chuk Fong (FOCS)
📚 A Negation-Aware Test-Time Paraphrasing Framework for Robust Sentiment Analysis

We wish you every success in your research journey and look forward to the valuable contributions your work will bring to academia, industry, and the community.

Celebrating the Achievement of Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj : PhD in Economics 🎉👩‍🎓📚✨

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj has successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, officially conferred on May 23, 2026. 🎓🌟 This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to academic excellence. 📖💡 Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Justina has made significant contributions to the field of economics through her insightful research and scholarly work, setting a high standard for future scholars. 📊📈✨

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj for this outstanding accomplishment and wish her continued success in her future endeavors. 🌸👏 This achievement not only marks the completion of a personal academic journey but also enhances the growing prestige of the university’s research community. 🏛️🌟🎉

May this milestone be the beginning of many more achievements and inspiring contributions ahead. 💐