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UTAR Striving For More Affordable Higher Education

Ir Professor Dato' Dr Ewe Hong Tat, President , UTAR

19-May-25 08:00

UTAR Striving For More Affordable Higher Education

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), a leading not-for-profit private university in Malaysia, continues to nurture talent and drive innovation across the region. We speak with Ir. Professor Dato' Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, President of UTAR, about the university’s journey, its commitment to accessible education, and preparing future-ready graduates in a rapidly changing world.

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Produced by: Jake Lim, Rie Kajiya

Presented by: Philip See


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