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Shaping A Sustainable Future

– ABOUT US

Fostering Value and Innovation Through Strategic Investment

UM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. ("UMH") became the investment arm wholly owned by Universiti Malaya since 2001.

Maximising Returns, Enriching Communities

Dedicated to optimising financial returns for our shareholders while fostering value for all stakeholders.

Enabling Strategic Investment & Innovation

UMH serves as a strategic platform for investment and innovation.

Missions

At UMH, our mission is clear: to maximise financial returns to our shareholder while creating value for our stakeholders. We strive to achieve this by actively pursuing investment opportunities that align with our core values of excellence, integrity and innovation.

Business Aspirations

UMH aspires to be a renowned Centre of Excellence (COE) in all our Business Segments. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we aim to set the standard for success in each of our ventures.

– BOARD OF DIRECTOR

– SENIOR MANAGEMENT

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
UM PLANTATIONS SDN BHD

DIRECTOR / UM VICE CHANCELLOR

YBHG. PROFESSOR DATO' SERI IR. DR. NOOR AZUAN ABU OSMAN

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Bin Abu Osman has achieved remarkable success in both academia and his professional endeavors. Graduating from the University of Bradford, UK, with a B.Eng. Hons. in Mechanical Engineering, he continued his academic journey with an MSc and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom.

As a renowned expert in biomechanics, Azuan's research encompasses various domains, focusing on human movement measurements, prosthetics and orthotics design, orthopaedic implants, and the development of instruments for force assessment and joint motion analysis. His significant contributions to prosthetic socket development were honored with the BLESMA award from ISPO UK NMS in 2004.

Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Azuan has held prestigious positions such as Deputy President of the Society of Medical and Biological Engineering (MSMBE), among others. Notably, he served as Vice Chancellor at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and later at Universiti Malaya, showcasing his exceptional leadership in higher education.

Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Prof. Azuan was bestowed with the title of Dato' Seri and awarded the Darjah Gemilah Pangkuan Negeri (D.G.P.N) by the Governor of Penang in 2023. His scholarly achievements are reflected in numerous publications across various platforms, underscoring his expertise in biomechanical engineering.

Prof. Azuan's professional affiliations include being a Chartered Engineer and Fellow with The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK; a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow with Engineers Australia; and a Chartered Scientist and Professional Member with The Institute of Clinical Research, UK. His career exemplifies unwavering dedication to advancing biomechanical engineering and adept navigation of academic leadership challenges.

DIRECTOR

PATRICK MAJATIG

Patrick Majatiq assumed the position of Board Member at UM Holdings Sdn Bhd on 15 May 2023.

His professional journey commenced in the audit industry at Jabatan Audit Negara, where he served as an assistant auditor for a span of 7 years. Transitioning to Jabatan Akauntan Negara in 1999, Patrick held the role of Accountant until 2010, after which he served as Director of Finance at Perbadanan Labuan for four years.

In 2014, Patrick took on the role of Head of Enforcement at Jabatan Akauntan Negara, culminating in his last position as Deputy Director. Additionally, he held significant positions in the public sector, serving as Deputy Chief Accountant at the Ministry of Education from 2019 to 2020, followed by his current role as Chief Accountant at the Ministry of Higher Education.

A certified accountant and member of CPA Australia and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Patrick graduated from Institut Teknologi MARA ("ITM") with a major in Accountancy.

His contributions have been recognized through various awards, including the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu by Istana Negeri Sabah in 2016, as well as Perkhidmatan Cemerlang accolades from Jabatan Akauntan Negara and Perbadanan Labuan in 2007 and 2011, respectively.