This Day in History: UiTM: 1999-2009

On 26th August 1999, Shah Alam became home to a new university. On that day, then Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir Mohamad declared that ITM was to be officially known as Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in a historic gathering held at the Malawati Stadium, Shah Alam.
The event was also witnessed by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who was serving as the Education Minister and other top university management, faculty, students and alumni.
The name change, a significant milestone in the history of the university was a catalyst for enhancing scholarship, research and service to the community. It marked the beginning of an era of unprecedented growth in enrolment, development and regeneration of the university.