PM Anwar vows to fast‑track UM hostel project, says no leakages or wastage allowed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of the Universiti Malaya (UM) Student Residence project as a benchmark for clean and effective management, free from inefficiencies or financial waste.

He urged completion of the project ahead of its 2030 timeline to address the challenges of rising student accommodation costs while maintaining integrity and adhering to established procedures.

The project, part of the government's 2027 Budget agenda, aims to accommodate 40,000 students in phases, enhancing student welfare through a community living concept.

Anwar and other officials stressed the need for a fast-track approach and expressed aspirations to expand the initiative to other universities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Universiti Malaya (UM) Student Residence project to serve as a model for development management that is clean, efficient, and free from leakages or the wastage of public funds.

He said the implementation of this project must draw lessons from the shortcomings of past project management which led to cost overruns, delays, and abandoned construction sites ultimately resulting in losses for the nation.

“How much national funding has been wasted or lost due to poor management? Therefore, vice-chancellor, ensure that UM and this Student Residence project become an example for other agencies to emulate.

“You can do a great job, a clean job, an incorruptible job, and one carried out with full dedication. This is a real challenge for us,” he said during his inaugural address at the launch of the UM Student Residence project here today.

Also present were Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir and his deputy, Adam Adli Abd Halim; Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar; and UM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman.

Anwar said the project in question is a major responsibility that must be carried out with full dedication, requiring the commitment of all involved parties to ensure it is completed according to plan.

He noted that the issue of “leakages” (inefficiencies or losses) does not stem from differences in race, region, or social class; rather, it is linked to dishonest conduct that undermines the national interest.

Consequently, the Prime Minister said he would personally oversee the project’s implementation. He also expressed his desire for it to be completed ahead of the original 2030 schedule, aiming to address the issue of student accommodation specifically the rising cost of house rentals in areas surrounding universities.

To ensure the project is expedited, Anwar said he has directed all government machinery including government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to prioritise this initiative.

“This is a priority project for us that must be completed quickly. When you (Azuan) say it will be ready by 2030, I say no. This is a new, efficient Madani government. We will work to ensure it is accelerated,” he said.

The implementation of the UM Student Residence Development Project supports the government’s agenda as announced in the 2027 Budget to address student accommodation needs through infrastructure that is better planned, comfortable, and aligned with current requirements.

Designed to accommodate 40,000 students, the project will be executed in phases: Phase One will cater to 10,000 students, followed by Phase Two, which will provide additional capacity for another 30,000 students.

The residences will offer four categories of accommodation: ‘Standard’ (five rooms for 10 residents), ‘Standard Premium’ (three rooms for six residents), ‘Apartment’ (two rooms for three residents), and ‘Studio’ (for a single resident). All units are planned to be equipped with air-conditioning.

The project is based on a ‘community living’ concept, integrating residential functions with spaces for social interaction and community activities. This aims to foster an environment that encourages character development, social connections, and a sense of togetherness, thereby enriching the students’ overall experience throughout their studies.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Higher Education Adam Adli Abd Halim, speaking to reporters after the event, expressed hope that this initiative would serve as a long-term, sustainable solution to issues concerning student accommodation.

He said the government is committed to ensuring the project proceeds smoothly through a ‘fast-track’ approach, without compromising on integrity or established management procedures.

“This project begins at UM, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), with a second phase to follow. I believe we can expand this programme to other universities as well,” he said.

Earlier, in his speech, Azuan said the development of the Student Residences (*Residensi Siswa*) reflects the university’s commitment to prioritising student welfare, alongside its efforts to strengthen academic and research excellence.

“We cannot speak of excellence in higher education without addressing the realities of student life. The need for comfortable, safe, and affordable housing must be a core priority in the university’s development agenda.

“Through the Student Residences, UM aims to ensure that campus development is not focused solely on academic infrastructure, but also delivers tangible benefits to the daily lives of its students,” he said. — Bernama

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首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣强调了马来亚大学学生宿舍项目的重要性，认为它是清洁高效管理的标杆，避免了效率低下和资金浪费。

他敦促在 2030 年计划完成项目之前完成该项目，以应对学生住宿成本不断上涨的挑战，同时保持项目的完整性并遵守既定程序。

该项目是政府 2027 年预算议程的一部分，旨在分阶段容纳 4 万名学生，通过社区生活理念提高学生福利。

安华和其他官员强调需要采取快速通道的方式，并表示希望将这项举措推广到其他大学。

吉隆坡，10 月 15 日讯——首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣希望马来亚大学学生宿舍项目能够成为一个干净、高效、无漏洞或浪费公共资金的发展管理典范。

他表示，该项目的实施必须吸取过去项目管理不足的教训，这些不足导致成本超支、工期延误和建筑工地废弃，最终给国家造成损失。

“有多少国家资金因管理不善而被浪费或损失？因此，副校长，请确保马来亚大学和这个学生宿舍项目成为其他机构效仿的榜样。”

“你们可以出色地完成一项工作，一项干净利落、廉洁奉公的工作，一项全心全意投入的工作。这对我们来说是一个真正的挑战，”他在今天于此举行的马来亚大学学生宿舍项目启动仪式上发表就职演说时说道。

出席者包括高等教育部长拿督斯里赞布里阿卜杜卡迪尔博士和他的副手亚当阿德利阿卜杜哈利姆；政府首席秘书丹斯里三苏阿兹里阿布巴卡；以及马大副校长拿督斯里诺阿祖安阿布奥斯曼博士教授。

安华表示，该项目是一项重大责任，必须全力以赴地完成，需要所有相关方的承诺，以确保项目按计划完成。

他指出，“漏洞”（效率低下或损失）问题并非源于种族、地区或社会阶层的差异；相反，它与损害国家利益的不诚实行为有关。

因此，总理表示他将亲自监督该项目的实施。他还表示希望该项目能够提前于原定的2030年完工，旨在解决学生住宿问题，特别是大学周边地区不断上涨的房屋租金。

安华表示，为确保该项目加快推进，他已指示包括政府关联公司（GLC）和政府关联投资公司（GLIC）在内的所有政府机构优先推进这项计划。

“这是我们的优先项目，必须尽快完成。你（阿祖安）说要到2030年才能完工，我说不可能。这是马达尼领导下的一个新政府，一个高效的政府。我们将努力确保项目加快推进，”他说。

马来亚大学学生宿舍发展项目的实施，符合政府在 2027 年预算案中宣布的议程，即通过规划更完善、更舒适、更符合当前要求的基础设施来满足学生的住宿需求。

该项目设计容纳 40,000 名学生，将分阶段实施：第一阶段将容纳 10,000 名学生，第二阶段将提供额外的容量，可容纳另外 30,000 名学生。

该住宅将提供四种类型的住宿：标准间（五间房，可容纳十位住户）、高级标准间（三间房，可容纳六位住户）、公寓（两间房，可容纳三位住户）和单间公寓（单人间）。所有单元均计划配备空调。

该项目基于“社区生活”理念，将居住功能与社交互动和社区活动空间融为一体。其旨在营造一个鼓励人格发展、社交联系和团结意识的环境，从而丰富学生的整个学习体验。

与此同时，高等教育部副部长亚当·阿德利·阿卜杜勒·哈利姆在活动结束后对记者表示，希望这项举措能够成为解决学生住宿问题的长期、可持续的解决方案。

他表示，政府致力于通过“快速通道”方式确保项目顺利进行，同时不会损害项目的完整性或既定的管理程序。

“这个项目首先在马来亚大学、玛拉工艺大学（UiTM）和苏丹再纳阿比丁大学（UniSZA）启动，随后将进入第二阶段。我相信我们也能将这个项目推广到其他大学，”他说道。

阿祖安此前在讲话中表示，学生宿舍的建设体现了大学致力于优先考虑学生福利，以及努力加强学术和研究卓越性的承诺。

“如果不正视学生生活的现实，我们就无法谈论高等教育的卓越性。舒适、安全、经济适用的住房需求必须成为大学发展议程的核心优先事项。”

他说：“马来亚大学希望通过学生宿舍项目，确保校园发展不仅侧重于学术基础设施，还能为学生的日常生活带来切实的好处。”——马新社

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