Engineering leaders at TAR UC
TODAY, the demand for engineers grows greater as technology advances and it is imperative for a nation to ensure a consistent supply of engineers who are creative, knowledgeable, innovative and competitive.
As one of Malaysia’s premier institutions of higher learning, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) has taken up the call to consistently produce well-rounded engineers who have proven to bring progress in their areas of expertise.
The delivery of its professionally driven, industry-relevant and entrepreneurship-focused academic programmes has ensured a steady stream of technically competent engineers, many of whom today are experts in their own industries.
Among these experts who are doing well is Kang Kim Ang who is the managing director and corrosion consultant of CORRTROL Corrosion Specialist Sdn Bhd, his own corrosion protection servicing company.
In addition to managing his own company, Kang has been involved in training programmes for the Institute of Materials Malaysia since 1996.
In 2014, he was selected as the International Instructor for the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International, US) and has since conducted training sessions in a number of countries such as the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, the US, China, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Kang, who studied materials engineering at TAR UC, shared his appreciation of the excellent education he had: “TAR UC gave me the opportunity to unleash my potentials in materials engineering. My decision to study in TAR UC has brought me many benefits as not only the syllabus is related to industry demands, but the learning environment is also focused on developing strong entrepreneurship qualities in its students.”
As an industry practitioner who has been in the materials engineering field for over a decade, Kang conceded that TAR UC’s qualification is recognised locally and internationally.
TAR UC’s excellence in the delivery of quality education especially in the area of engineering has also brought another outstanding alumnus Dr David Chieng Heng Tze to greater heights as the senior staff researcher / head of location-based Technology Research in Wireless Innovation Lab at Mimos Berhad.
Having pursued his studies in engineering (electronics) at TAR UC, Dr David shared: “I believe TAR UC has always been a brand synonymous with quality education with a high reputation and excellent study environment. The academic syllabus addresses the current demands of the industry and is delivered by a knowledgeable and experienced teaching force.”
Furthermore, Dr David developed important skills and gained valuable experience during his time as a TAR UC student.
“My study experience in TAR UC has to be one of the most pivotal phases in my life as it was the place I built my foundation in electronic engineering. Besides this, the institution also instilled in me the spirit of teamwork, ability to deal with complex subjects and to work under pressure, which are skills that are of great help in my career today,” he shared.
TAR UC offers a wide range of engineering and built environment programmes at diploma and bachelor levels, including architecture, quantity surveying, construction management and economics, building, estate management, property management, mechanical engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, electrical and electronics, electronic (communication), electronic engineering, mechatronics engineering, materials engineering and materials and manufacturing engineering.
Explore more about TAR UC’s engineering and built environment programmes at TAR UC’s Open Day from Feb 24 to March 19, from 9am to 5pm, at its Kuala Lumpur main campus and branches in Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang and Sabah or visit TAR UC’s booth at major education fairs. Alternatively, log on to www.tarc.edu.my.