PETALING JAYA: The Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology is a success story built on a solid foundation laid by its predecessors and forefathers, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
"Today I am honoured to launch the TARC: The Red Bricks Journey project which will document the rich history and legacy of the higher education institution," said Dr Wee in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 11).
"TAR UMT, will celebrate its 55th anniversary next year; it started its humble journey as the Tunku Abdul Rahman College and was upgraded to a full-fledged university in November 2022," he added.
Dr Wee said that he looks forward to watching the stories, memories and recollections which will be featured in "TARC: The Red Bricks Journey".
Among those present at the ceremony were TAR UMT Board of Governors chairman Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai, TAR UMT Alumni Council chairman Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy, TAR UMT president Prof Dr Les Sze Wei, Tanjung Piai MP Dato Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng and TARC Education Foundation trustee Datuk Seri Yew Teong Look.
Board of Governors deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Hou Kok Chung, Board of Governors members, Datuk Dr Pamela Yong, Tunku Muinuddin Putra and Tunku Munawirah Putra were also present along with Datin Paduka Tan Siok Choo and Khaw Chay Tee.