Historic First: Testimony of a Foresight / Corporate Communications & International Relations Office, UiTM

Universiti Teknologi MARA was conceived in 1956 on the foundation that training would rebuild the rural society, thus improving its economy. In its early days of development as the Rural and Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) Training Centre, professional courses offered were intended to equip...

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Main Author: UiTM, Corporate Communications & International Relations Office
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Corporate Communications & International Relations Office, UiTM 2006
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Online Access:https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/13129/2/13129.pdf
https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/13129/
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Summary:Universiti Teknologi MARA was conceived in 1956 on the foundation that training would rebuild the rural society, thus improving its economy. In its early days of development as the Rural and Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) Training Centre, professional courses offered were intended to equip rural individuals with skills that would allow them to maximise their potentials thus uplifting their economic status. The centre conducted the examination for a professional course under the London Chamber of Commerce, UK. This was followed by examinations under the Australia Society of Accountants, the Corporation of Secretaries, UK, the British Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Secretaries, LL.B. London and a few others.