Malaysian university leaders

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This is a list of the leaders of universities in Malaysia. In most cases, the Chancellor is a ceremonial head, while the Vice-Chancellor is a chief executive officer. [1]

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Public universities

UniversityCeremonial headVice ceremonial headChief executive
University of Malaya Chancellor: Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak Pro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Amin Jalaluddin
National University of Malaysia Chancellor: Tuanku Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan Pro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Noor Azlan Ghazali
Putra University of Malaysia Chancellor: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor Pro-Chancellors:
  • Dr. Nayan Arifin
  • Lim Ah Lek
  • Mohd. Bakke Salleh
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Aini Ideris
Science University of Malaysia Chancellor: Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis Pro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Asma Ismail
University of Technology, Malaysia Chancellor: Raja Zarith Sofiah of Johor Pro-Chancellors:
  • Dr. Muhammad Ridzuan Salleh
  • Dr. Salleh Mohd. Nor
  • Dr. Yahya Awang
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Ir. Dr. Wahid Omar
International Islamic University Malaysia Constitutional Head: Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang Not available
  • President: Dr. Rais Yatim
  • Rector: Prof. Dr. Zaleha Kamaruddin
Northern University of Malaysia Chancellor: Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz of KedahPro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Ishak
Malaysian University of Sarawak Chancellor: Abdul Taib Mahmud Pro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Kadim Suaidi
Malaysian University of Sabah Chancellor: Juhar Mahiruddin Pro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah
Sultan Idris University of Education Chancellor: Tuanku Zara of Perak Pro-ChancellorsVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Zakaria Kasa
Islamic Science University of Malaysia Chancellor: Tuanku Aishah Rohani of Negeri Sembilan Pro-Chancellor: Tunku Ali Redhauddin of Negeri Sembilan Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Musa Ahmad
MARA University of Technology Chancellor: Yang di-Pertuan Agong [2] Pro-Chancellors:
  • Arshad Ayub
  • Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad
  • Sallehuddin Mohamed
  • Nuraizah Abdul Hamid
  • Ahmadshah Abdullah
  • Safri Awang Zaidell
Vice-Chancellor: Emeritus Prof. Dr. Hassan Said
Malaysian University of Terengganu Chancellor: Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu Pro-Chancellor: Samsudin Osman Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Nor Aieni Mokhtar
Malacca Technical University of Malaysia Chancellor: Mohd. Khalil Yaakob Pro-Chancellors:
  • Dr. Hadenan Abdul Jalil
  • Ismail Saleh
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Shahrin Sahib
Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia Chancellor: Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Pro-Chancellor: Tunku Ismail of Johor Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Noh Dalimin
Malaysian University of Perlis Chancellor: Tuanku Syed Faizuddin of Perlis Pro-Chancellor: Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen of PerlisVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal
Malaysian University of Pahang Chancellor: Tengku Abdullah of Pahang Not availableVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Daing Mohd. Nasir Daing Ibrahim
Sultan Zainal Abidin University Chancellor: Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu Pro-Chancellor: Dr. Mohamad Yusof Mohamed NoorVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zubaidi Abdul Latif
Malaysian University of Kelantan Chancellor: Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan Pro-Chancellor: Dr. Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra of KelantanVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mortaza Mohamed
National Defense University of Malaysia Chancellor: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Pro-Chancellors:
  • Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz of Kedah
  • General (Rtd.) Mohd. Ghazali Mohd. Seth
Vice-Chancellor: General Zulkifli Zainal Abidin

Private universities

UniversityCeremonial headVice ceremonial headChief executive
INSANIAH University College Chancellor: Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah Not availableVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Fakhruddin Abdul Mukti
University of Selangor Chancellor: Raja Arshad Raja UdaPro-Chancellors:
  • Dr. Anuar Masduki
  • Ismail Adam
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Redzuan Othman
Selangor International Islamic University College Chairman: Mohamed Azmin Ali MP MLA Not availableRector: Prof. Dr. Ab. Halim Tamuri
Malacca Islamic University CollegeChancellor: Senator Mohd. Ali Mohd. Rustam Pro-Chancellors:Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Taib Dora
Sultan Ahmad Shah Islamic University College of PahangChancellor: Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang Pro-Chancellor: Adnan Yaakob MLA Rector: Yahya Zainal Abidin
TATI University College Chancellor: Ir. Wan Abdul Rahman Wan YaacobNot availableRector: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Zamri Ibrahim
Tun Abdul Razak University Chancellor: Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid Pro-Chancellors:
  • Andrew Sheng Len Tao
  • Mohamed Nizam Abdul Razak
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Md. Zabid Abdul Rashid
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Chairman: Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik Not availablePresident: Ir. Professor Academician Dato’ Dr. Chuah Hean Teik
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Chairman: Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai MP Not availablePresident: Dr. Tan Chik Heok
Sunway University Chancellor: Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah Not availableVice-Chancellor: Prof. Graeme Wilkinson
Southern University College Chairman: Dr. Chong Swee HuatNot availablePresident: Dr. Thock Kiah Wah
Han Chiang University College of Communication Chancellor: Tan Sri Dato' Seri Tan Kok Ping JPNot availableVice-Chancellor: Dr. James Beh Kok Hooi
AIMST University Chancellor: Dr. S. Samy Vellu Not availableVice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Ravichandran Manickam
PETRONAS Technology University Chancellor: Tun Dato' Sri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Pro-Chancellor: Mohd. Sidek Hassan Vice-Chancellor: Ir. Abdul Rahman Hashim
Tenaga Nasional University Chancellor: Abdul Rahman Abbas Pro-Chancellors:
  • Ir. Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali
  • Leo Moggie Irok
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Ir. Dr. Kamal Nasharuddin Mustapha
Multimedia University Chancellor: Tun Zaki Tun Azmi Pro-Chancellor: Ir. Muhammad Radzi MansorPresident: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Rafi Mohamed Eshaq
Open University Malaysia Chancellor: Jeanne Abdullah Pro-Chancellor: Azman Hashim President: Prof. Dr. Mansor Fadzil
Management and Science University Chancellor: Sultanah Haminah of Kedah Pro-Chancellor: Wan Mohd. Zahid Mohd. Noordin
  • President: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Shukri Abdul Yajid
  • Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Junainah Abdul Hamid
University of Kuala Lumpur Chancellor: Tengku Abdullah of Pahang Pro-Chancellors:President: Prof. Dr. Mazliham Mohd. Suud

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References

  1. "University and University College Act 1971" (PDF) (in Malay). Attorney General Chamber of Malaysia. p. 40. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
  2. "MARA Technology University Act 1976" (PDF). Higher Education Department, Malaysia. p. 23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2012. Section 19A.

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