UTM Facilities

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University Technology Malaysia has various facilities from dining, bank and mosque to short and long distance transportation services. In the article, we bring you an all encompassing tour of the vast facilities and infrastructures at University Technology Malaysia.

UTM is one of Malaysia’s leading research universities, is not only renowned for its academic prowess, but it also takes pride in the quality and diversity of its facilities.

From modern research labs and technologically-advanced classrooms to sports complexes and residential halls, this article aims to provide a detailed view of UTM Facilities.

We understand that the physical environment of a university plays a significant role in shaping the overall student experience.

It is not just about the classrooms and lecture halls but extends to recreational areas, libraries, cafeterias, and more. The facilities provided by UTM have been designed with a keen emphasis on fostering an enriching, comfortable, and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Our exploration will navigate through the various academic, sports, recreational, and living facilities available at UTM. Understanding the facilities that a university provides is essential when making a choice about where to study.

We hope this article will offer prospective students, parents, and others a comprehensive understanding of the scope and quality of facilities at UTM University, enabling them to make an informed decision.

Library

There are three (3) libraries in UTM Kuala Lumpur.

• UTMKL Library
• Razak Tower Library
• MJIIT Library

UTMKL Library

Opening Hours

Days	During Semester	2 Weeks before and During Examination
Monday-Friday	8:00 AM- 10:15 PM	8:00 AM- 10:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM	8:00 AM- 10:15 PM
Public Holiday	Closed	8:00 AM- 10:15 PM

Razak Tower Library

Opening Hours

Days	During Semester	2 Weeks before and During Examination
Monday-Friday	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday and Public	Closed	Closed

MJIIT Library

Opening Hours

Days	During Semester	2 Weeks before and During Examination
Monday-Friday	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday and Public	Closed	Closed

Mosque of Sultan Ismail

The construction of the Sultan Ismail Mosque began in 1986 and was completed in 1990. The mosque can accommodate about 10,000 worshipers and has many facilities such as mini-library, seminar rooms, lecture hall, morgue and offices.

The planning of the Skudai campus was based on the concept of centralizing the main activities of common interests around the mosque.

The mosque is located right at the center of the campus surrounded by other buildings within walking distance, and is the most outstanding building of the university.

Its placement in the middle of the campus is consistent with the idea of Islamic education, according to which the mosque is the place where knowledge is acquired and disseminated, as well as with the university’s motto, “For God and Mankind,” in daily life.

Dining

On the UTM University campus, there are at least 30 cafeterias where students can purchase breakfast, lunch, and dinner at special student prices. Some cafeterias are unique, open around-the-clock, and even provide western-style cuisine.

The average cost of a meal is 5.00 Ringgit. If you prefer canned beverages, there are canteens located all across the academic area. The cafeteria is close to the hostels by foot.

On the campus, there are more than 100 catering establishments, including air-conditioned eateries, cafeterias, and fast-food joints that serve a wide range of food, including traditional Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western dishes.

There are numerous stores on campus, largely inside the residence colleges for students, including bookstores, photocopy shops, mobile phone shops, newsstands, laundromats, salons for hair and beauty, computers, travel agencies, and more than 20 mini-grocery stores.

There is a McDonald Family Restaurant that is open twenty-four hours a day right outside the UTM campus, through the second gate (you must pass through padang kawad).

Cafeteria

You can simply go to any of the cafeterias on the campus if you want to eat.

There is a staff cafeteria close to the registrar’s office.

Location of Kantin Padang: Block V

Café MJIIT

Scholars Deli

There are not many further restaurants inside the Residence UTMKL.

Bank and Post Office

UTM adopting CIMB Bank as its official bank. However, the campus has more than 10 Bank Simpanan Nasional and RHB bank ATM/teller booth machines.

Just one kilometer separates Bank Muamalat from the FKA football fields at UTM. There are at least 3 more banks, including Maybank, CIMB Bank, Eon Bank, Hong Leong Bank, and Bank Rakyat, if you travel 3 kilometers south to Taman University.

On campus, in the student union buildings, there is one post office. There are Pos-Laju and pay-bill services available, and the post office is open every day of the week except Sunday.

Sport Facilities

Some of the sport facilities are:

• Football Field
• Footsal Court
• Volleyball Court
• Netball Court
• Takraw Court
• Gymnasium
• Bowling

Swimming Pool is located at the Residensi UTMKL.  It is only for the use of Residensi’s guests.

Multipurpose Hall

The halls can accommodate 500 – 1000 pax at one time:

• Dewan Tan Sri Ainuddin Wahid
• Dewan Azman Hashim
• Dewan Residensi UTMKL

Security

There is a 24-hour security presence at UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus. For Emergency, kindly contact +603-2615 4273

Petrol Station

There are at least 21 gas stations, including Petronas, Shell, BHP, Caltex, and Esso Mobil, within a 5-kilometer radius of UTM at the Taman University, Taman Sri Pulai, and Taman Sri Skudai if you run out of gas while driving around the campus.

Parking and UTMKL

Parking is available at UTMKL for staff, students, and guests. Jalan Cantik is where you’ll find the main parking lot.
Scholars Inn, Solar Parking, which is next to the Masjid, and the Residensi UTM KL all have additional parking spaces nearby.
Please be aware that parking is scarce during school and teaching hours.

It is crucial to understand that the University disclaims any liability for any loss or damage to vehicles, items within or on top of vehicles, or injuries to people, regardless of how such loss, damage, or injury may occur, including due to the University’s carelessness.

Convenient Shop

The primary library is near to the minimart Koperasi. Students and staff can find all they need there.
The minimart not only sells food and drinks, but it also provides a way to top off mobile phones and renew road taxes.

Nearby to Dewan Tan Sri Ainuddin is a kiosk. They market beverages and snacks.

University Short-distance Transportation Service

The university also offers transportation services so that students may go to and from their off-campus housing or on-campus residence halls to get to class.

Every day from 7.15 am to 11.30 pm, there are more than 30 buses operating. The service is available at Taman University, Taman Sri Skudai, Taman Sri Pulai, Taman Teratai, Taman Desa Skudai, and Taman Sri Putri, which are all off-campus residential neighborhoods.

Additionally, there are public transportation options such the Transit Link and Maju bus companies that run between Taman University and Johor Bahru City Center via the campus ring road.

Long-distance Transportation Services

The closest train station and bus terminal are in Johor Bahru, 15 kilometers distant. However, Taman Sri Putri bus stop is where the majority of bus services to northern Malaysia pass through.

All long-distance express buses will pause at Taman Sri Putri, which is three kilometers from the UTM campus, and accept additional passengers.

There are additional ticket kiosks for these bus routes at Taman Sri Putri. I If convenience flights are more your style, you can fly out of Senai Airport in Senai, which is around 20 kilometers from UTM.