UTP WINS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE PUTRA BRAND AWARDS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has once again been recognised for its brand excellence, securing a prestigious gold award in the Education and Learning category at the Putra Brand Awards 2024.

The award was received by UTP Corporate Communications senior director Shamsina Shaharun at the Putra Brand Awards ceremony held here last Friday (Jan 17).

UTP, in a statement, said this marks the university’s fourth consecutive win at the esteemed Putra Brand Awards, solidifying its position as a leading brand in Malaysian higher education.

“As the sole university outside the Klang Valley to achieve this distinction, the gold award win is a testament to the university’s strong brand presence and recognition across the nation. The Putra Brand Awards, determined by over 50,000 votes, recognise the brands that most appealed to Malaysians,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, UTP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib highlighted that it is the university’s honour to receive the award for the fourth consecutive year.

“This recognition reflects UTP's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation and impactful research. It reflects the dedication and hard work of the entire UTP community in providing our students with an exceptional learning experience, conducting impactful research that benefits the industry and the nation, and producing well-rounded global graduates who are leaders in their fields.

“We are deeply grateful to the Malaysian public for their continued support and recognition of UTP's contributions to higher education and national development,” he said.

He added that UTP's brand strength is attributed to its focus on providing an exceptional student experience, conducting cutting-edge research and consultancy for industries and the nation, offering industry-relevant academic programmes, and achieving high employability rates for its graduates.

-- BERNAMA