Anwar: UiTM Jalan Othman Campus renamed in honour of Arshad Ayub, architect of institution’s early growth

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announces the renaming of UiTM’s Jalan Othman Campus in honour of the late educationist Tun Arshad Ayub. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

First Published: Saturday, 26 Sep 2026 3:30 PM MYT

SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that Universiti Teknologi MARA’s (UiTM) Jalan Othman Campus in Petaling Jaya has been renamed UiTM Tun Arshad Ayub Jalan Othman Campus in recognition of the late educationist’s contributions to the development of the institution.

Anwar said the renaming was a tribute to Arshad’s legacy, having played a key role in the development of the Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) into UiTM, while also being known for his firm emphasis on educational quality, good governance and expanding educational opportunities for Bumiputera students.

He described Arshad as a highly respected Malay educationist who was firm and uncompromising, particularly when it came to education, quality and opportunities for Malay students.

Anwar said Arshad had also maintained a strong commitment to governance and institutional integrity, rather than using Malay institutions or agencies for personal gain or allowing them to be undermined by misconduct.

“Today’s younger generation may not remember him, but as times change, many have emerged claiming to be champions of the Malay cause and speaking about the struggle for the Malays. However, not many have maintained the same commitment to good governance or refrained from using Malay institutions and agencies to enrich themselves or undermine them,” he said.

Anwar said Arshad’s legacy should therefore be viewed not only in terms of his role in establishing and strengthening the institution, but also in the way he managed it and upheld good governance, which he said contributed to the growth of ITM’s Jalan Othman campus.

He was speaking at the UiTM Alumni Gathering with the Prime Minister at the university’s Dewan Agung Tuanku Canselor (DATC) here today. — Bernama