
University of Malaya
The name Universiti Malaya (UM) is linked to the historical name of the country, “Malaya.” The Carr-Saunders Commission played a pivotal role, and in its 1948 report recommending the establishment of the university, the commission emphasized its vision for the university as “a common center uniting different races, religions, and economic interests in a unified effort,” stressing that “Universiti Malaya will inevitably realize that it is a university for Malaya.” During its first decade,... Read More


