Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan | |
 | |
Former names | 1998 to 2010 - Politeknik Johor Bahru |
|---|---|
| Motto | Peneraju Ilmu Sejagat |
Motto in English | Global Knowledge Leader |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2015 - University status[1] 2010 - Premier Polytechnic status[2] 1998 - permanent campus |
| Director | Hjh Rashidah binti Mustapa[3] |
Administrative staff | 542[4] |
| Students | 4,835[4] |
| Undergraduates | 3,974[5] |
Other students | 861 |
| Address | KM 10, Jalan Kong Kong, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia , , , 1°30′23″N 103°55′06″E / 1.50639°N 103.91833°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blue Tiffany Blue |
| Nickname | PIS |
| Affiliations | Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission |
| Website | http://www.pis.edu.my |
Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic (PIS; Malay: Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan) is a polytechnics in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia (the ninth institution established).[6]
The polytechnic specialises in technical studies, with separate departments for the engineering divisions such as mechanical and electrical engineering. It also has departments for design and visual communications, tourism and hospitality, mathematics, science and computer, and general studies.
History
[edit]Planning for the polytechnic began in the 7th Malaysian Plan in collaboration with the government of Malaysia and the World Bank. Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan opened its doors to students in July 1998 in Johor Bahru Technical Secondary School (also known in Malay as Sekolah Menengah Teknik Johor Bahru. Planning early establishment of Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan began in 1991, with an effort to identify a suitable site in the area of Johor Bahru. In July 1998, Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan began operating in the actual site of 100 acres in Plentong, Johor Bahru, with a project cost of RM 155.52 million.[7]
General
[edit]Rebranding
[edit]The original name of this public higher education institution before Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) was Politeknik Johor Bahru (PJB). Politeknik Johor Bahru changed its name to Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan after the name of Sultan of Johor (in Malay word as Sultan Dan Yang Dipertuan Bagi Negeri Dan Jajahan Takluk Johor Darul Ta'zim). The name change officially took place on 15 December 2011.[8] Council Declaration Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan was executed by His Majesty the Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Iskandar, son of the late Sultan Iskandar of Johor at the Multipurpose Hall of Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (now known as Dewan Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil).[citation needed]
Recognition
[edit]Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan has been recognised as one of three Premier Polytechnics by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia on 25 February 2010 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), which was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Two other polytechnics is also recognised are Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO)[9] and Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA).[10][11]
Malaysia Polytechnic University
[edit]Recognition as Premier Polytechnic is fundamental before Malaysia Polytechnic University was established in 2015.[1]
Premier Polytechnic
[edit]THREE polytechnic recognised as the premier polytechnic which is Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS),[3] Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO),[9] and Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA)[10][11] are given autonomy to modify the 30 percent of the learning modules, particularly in the subject (niche area) determined in each direction.[2]
Academic
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Centre of Excellence
[edit]Poly Agro
[edit]Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) has developed plantation chilli fertigation with its own brand of Poly Agro in Kulai.[12]
Ratings
[edit]Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan was evaluated and given a rating in PolyRate 2013 and classified as Tier 6 which is Outstanding polytechnics in Malaysia.[13]
This makes Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan as one of the best three of the 32 polytechnics in Malaysia until now.[citation needed]
Achievement
[edit]| Year | Competition / Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) | - | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| 40th International Exhibition of Invention, Geneva | - | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Innovation And Technology Exhibition (ITEX) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Social Responsibility
[edit]Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan social obligation to offer courses to people with disabilities (or in Malaysia formerly known as Orang Kelainan Upaya and OKU in acronym) to give them the opportunity to receive training appropriate to their ability.[14] This supported a conducive learning environment complete with high-tech workshops, computer labs, resource centre and wireless internet access make the climate more transformative learning, creative and innovative. In addition, the lecturers become an important asset in the form of students who are knowledgeable, skilled and competitive.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "3 politeknik premier jadi universiti 2015". Utusan Online.
- ^ a b "Berita Harian - Politeknik premier".
- ^ a b "Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan - Laman Utama".
- ^ a b http://politeknik.gov.my/dokumen/files/informasi%20JPP%20edisi%20April%202012.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Portal Rasmi Bahagian Pengambilan Pelajar Politeknik <meta property=". www.politeknik.edu.my. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan - Perutusan Pengarah". www.pis.edu.my. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ altfa. "KPT - Kategori UA". www.mohe.gov.my. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Portal Rasmi Politeknik Ungku Omar - Politeknik Ungku Omar". Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ a b Portal Rasmi PSA – Utama
- ^ a b "Malaysia's three premier polytechnics named - Nation - The Star Online".
- ^ "PIS bangunkan jenama Poly Agro". Utusan Online.
- ^ Adlan, Azli (15 February 2014). "Dua politeknik bakal terima status premier".
- ^ Administrator. "Selayang Pandang". www.pis.edu.my. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
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