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Laba Festival 2025
The BLIA-YAD Segamat organized the Laba Festival 2025 celebration on January 6-7 at BLIA-YAD Segamat, Johor, in collaboration with the Buddhist Society. The event aimed to educate participants on the festival's Buddhist cultural significance, foster compassion, and promote community service. Activities included cooking and distributing porridge, which encouraged teamwork, volunteerism, and communication skills. 16 participants joined the celebration.
Chinese New Year Carnival: Year of the Snake
The Chinese New Year Carnival, organized by the Chinese Language Society, was successfully held on 12 February 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the ICT Foyer, TAR UMT Johor Branch, bringing students together to celebrate the festive occasion.
Participants took part in hands-on experiences with traditional foods, crafts, and ceremonies, deepening their understanding of Chinese cultural traditions and heritage. Activities such as bracelet-making, calligraphy, and the DIY Lion Dance Head Competition encouraged creativity and artistic expression.
The event also helped students develop teamwork, communication, and customer service skills, especially through managing food booths and participating in collaborative performances. Additionally, the Loh Sang Ceremony symbolized community values, unity, and prosperity, fostering a strong sense of cultural appreciation and togetherness among participants.
Badminton Breakout!
Ministry Outreach Plan
Peer Support Society T-shirt
The Badminton Society at TAR UMT Johor Branch successfully organized Badminton Breakout!! on 19 February 2025 (Wednesday), from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This event aimed to unite members, introduce newcomers to badminton, and foster sportsmanship. A total of 41 students, including high posts, members, and non-members, participated.
Badminton Breakout!! provided participants with opportunities to enhance their badminton skills, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. Additionally, it promoted sustainable practices such as good health, well-being, reduced inequalities, and inclusivity in society.
Ministry Outreach Plan
The TAR UMT Christian Fellowship, in collaboration with Segamat Chinese Methodist Church (SCMC), organized an outreach program at SJK(C) Kampung Tengah, Segamat on 19 February 2025. This event aimed to inspire students, foster a strong learning attitude, and encourage personal growth. Through engaging activities and meaningful interactions, participants motivated students to see education as a pathway to a brighter future. A total of 9 participants took part in this initiative.
Peer Support Society T-shirt
The Peer Support Society of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Johor Branch, successfully organized a T-shirt event to promote club identity and entrepreneurship. Club members collaborated to design and sell T-shirts to students and teachers. Beyond fostering teamwork and creativity, the event also provided students with valuable business experience and awareness. The sales period ran from 30 December 2024 to 19 February 2025, from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM.
Chinese New Year Carnival 2025
The Marketing and Management Society (MMS) of TAR UMT, in collaboration with the Segamat Buddhist Society, successfully hosted the Chinese New Year Carnival 2025 on 22 February at the Segamat Buddhist Society Centre.
The event celebrated the festive spirit while fostering community engagement and cultural appreciation. A total of 21 student helpers assisted with booth management, workshops, and event coordination. Highlights included a charity sale, game zones, "Lao Sheng," cultural performances, and New Year songs and dances. The carnival also aimed to promote TAR UMT, enhance student leadership, and provide hands-on event management experience.
From Talent to Hired: A Symposium on Impressing Employers on MYFutureJobs
The MYFutureJobs Symposium 2025, organized by Advancing Innovative Research and Development Centre, was held on 25–26 February 2025 via Google Meet, attracting 300+ participants from various countries. The event focused on career readiness, job market insights, and industry connections, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and plenary sessions. Topics included resume writing, interview techniques, technological advancements, and university-industry collaboration.
Speakers from Universitas Tanjungpura, PERKESO, MBOT, STMicroelectronics, Tea Garden, and Technocom Systems shared valuable insights. Highlights included AI-powered mock interviews, global career alliances, and a panel on job market trends. The event also provided networking opportunities, skill development sessions, and a lucky draw, aiming to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers.
Blood Donation Campaign
The First Aid Unit organized a Blood Donation Campaign on 5 March 2025 at the TAR UMT Johor Branch ICT Center. The campaign aimed to support Hospital Segamat’s Blood Bank, enhance students’ First Aid knowledge, strengthen collaboration with hospital staff and The Lions Club of Segamat Puteri, and develop leadership and communication skills among First Aid Unit members. A total of 36 students, 6 staff, and 5 outsiders participated, resulting in the collection of 47 pints of blood. The event also helped promote TAR UMT Johor Branch to the public.
Night Party Charity Event
The Night Party event, organized by the Accounting and Business Society on 3 April 2025, served a dual purpose: to raise funds for charity and to provide participants with a chance to relax, recharge, and expand their social circles. A total of RM195 was raised during the event and used to purchase dog food for a local dog shelter.
MYFUTUREJOB Career Fair 2025
MYFUTUREJOBS Career Fair 2025, organized by TAR UMT Johor Branch in collaboration with PERKESO and Pusat Khidmat Parlimen Sekijang, was held on 14th March 2025 at the ICT Centre Atrium. Timed with the convocation period, the event connected students and graduates with 17 companies through company booths, on-the-spot interviews, career consultations, and workshops. Activities included CV writing sessions, interview tips, and job market insights to enhance employability. The fair aimed to bridge academia and industry, providing career opportunities and guidance to participants while fostering community engagement.
Love Beyond Walls: Visiting the Orphaned Children
The English Language Society organized an Orphanage Visit to Pusat Jagaan Kanak-kanak Bestari, Segamat on 12 April 2025. The event aimed to foster compassion, community spirit, and volunteerism among students while providing a platform to practice English through interactive activities. It also promoted teamwork and leadership during the planning and execution of the program. A total of 13 students and one advisor took part in the visit.
1. The Giving Bouquet
2. Graduation Sales
The Community Sociology Advisor Group Society (CSAG) of TAR UMT Johor Branch organized The Giving Bouquet fundraising event on 15 March 2025. The initiative aimed to enhance students’ business and marketing skills while fostering community engagement.
A total of 19 committee members sold flower bouquets during convocation near the campus hall and ICT building. The event provided hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, communication, and teamwork.
Breakfast Business Enhancement Mini Programme for Miss Yap Yoke Eing’s Stall
From 17 March to 14 April 2025, RAF Y2S2 students of TAR UMT Johor Branch conducted the Breakfast Business Enhancement Mini Programme for Miss Yap Yoke Eing’s stall. The project aimed to improve her business through better branding, customer interaction, social media presence, inventory management, cost efficiency, and store hygiene.
The team introduced digital tools such as Canva, Red Note, WhatsApp Business, Google Sites, Microsoft Excel, and Google Forms to support operations and promotions. With five students involved, the program highlighted how small efforts, when paired with teamwork and commitment, can make a meaningful impact on local businesses..
Mini Business Development Project for Uncle Tee Beng Kiong's Stall
RAF Y2S2 students from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) Johor Branch successfully carried out a business development project for Uncle Tee’s stall as part of the MPU 3202 Service Learning course. Held over five Saturdays and three Sundays between 22 March and 19 April 2025, the project took place at Jalan Khalidi, Muar.
The initiative focused on strengthening Uncle Tee’s digital presence through Facebook and Instagram, enhancing financial management using Excel, integrating digital payment systems, and building a lasting brand identity. With the participation of six dedicated students, the program ran smoothly and made a meaningful impact on the stall’s business operations.
Bathing Festival Buddha’s Birthday 2025
The Buddhist Society organized the "Bathing Festival Buddha’s Birthday 2025" on 5 May 2025 at Study Centre 2, TAR UMT Johor Branch. The event aimed to promote understanding of Buddhist traditions, especially the symbolic act of bathing the Buddha, while encouraging inner peace, cultural awareness, and moral values. It also provided a platform for the committee to develop soft skills through event planning and fundraising. A total of 278 students, 15 staff, and 19 helpers participated.
Festival of Languages and Cultures 2025
A total of 59 students, led by Dr. Nina from DSSH, TAR UMT Johor Branch, took part in the inaugural Festival of Languages and Cultures (FLC 2025), organized by the Language Academy of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) on 14–15 May 2025 at Perpustakaan Raja Zarith Sofiah. Held in conjunction with UTM’s 15th anniversary and themed “Celebrating Languages Across Cultures,” the event featured cultural exhibitions, language games, performances, and forums that promoted cross-cultural understanding and linguistic diversity. The students expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to explore various languages, improve their communication skills, and connect with peers from different backgrounds.
Majlis Perasmian Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan Peringkat Negeri Johor
The Nation Building Society of TAR UMT Johor Branch, in collaboration with TAR UMT Duta Perpaduan Johor, proudly participated in the Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan (SMP) Peringkat Kebangsaan 2025 held on 15 May 2025 at Dataran Segamat, Johor. The event aimed to foster unity, enhance cultural understanding, and strengthen our national identity. Representing the university with pride, our Duta Perpaduan student led the Bacaan Ikrar Rukun Negara during the opening ceremony, which was officiated by prominent representatives from the Ministry of National Unity.
Unity Fun Walk & Eksplorasi Rukun Negara
The Nation Building Society of TAR UMT Johor Branch participated in the Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan (SMP) Peringkat Kebangsaan 2025 on 17 May 2025 at Dataran Segamat, Johor. A total of 14 students and 1 Duta Perpaduan facilitator joined the Unity Fun Walk and Eksplorasi Rukun Negara activities organized by JPNIN Johor. The event promoted Rukun Negara values, teamwork, and national identity while encouraging physical wellness. Two TAR UMT teams also received consolation prizes in the competition.