KOTA SAMARAHAN, 28 August 2026 : UNIMAS Business School (UBS) achieved a major milestone by winning the Industry-Ready Education Excellence Award and the Visionary Leadership Award, enhancing its reputation in the education sector.
The prestigious META 2026 ceremony at Kuala Lumpur’s Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday, brightest minds and pioneering institutions in Malaysia’s education and TVET sectors, honouring exceptional contributions, transformative leadership, and cutting-edge innovation that are shaping the future.
The Industry-Ready Education Excellence Award, received on behalf of UBS by Prof Dr Ahmad Hata bin Rasit, UNIMAS Vice Chancellor, highlights UBS’s dedication to providing industry-aligned learning that instils in our stakeholders pride and confidence in our relevance and impact.
Through its commercial postgraduate programmes, Professional and Executive Programmes, short courses and professional development initiatives, UBS continues to strengthen the connection between academic learning and workplace application. Its programmes are designed to support lifelong learning, professional development and the upskilling and reskilling of individuals across diverse sectors.
The Visionary Leadership Award, presented to Prof Dr Puah Chin Hong, UBS Chief Operating Officer, underscores his strategic vision and dedication, inspiring trust and admiration in our community and partners for his role in UBS’s growth.
“These recognitions are a meaningful reflection of the collective efforts of the UBS team, as well as the continued support and confidence of the wider UNIMAS community and our strategic partners. They reaffirm our commitment to being responsive to the changing needs of learners, industry and society, while continuously creating meaningful value through lifelong education,” said Prof Dr Puah.
The double recognition reflects the collective efforts of the UBS team and its commitment to advancing industry-relevant, flexible and impactful education. It also reinforces UBS’s role in supporting UNIMAS’s broader aspirations in professional education, lifelong learning and industry engagement.
UBS extends its sincere appreciation to the UNIMAS leadership, UBS Board of Directors, management and staff, faculties, strategic partners, trainers, and stakeholders for their continued trust and support. Together, their commitment strengthens our sense of belonging, partnership, and shared success as we move forward.
