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Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM Alumni Association (PAUPM)

The Universiti Putra Malaysia Alumni Association (PAUPM) brings together all UPM alumni to remain connected and actively contribute to their alma mater. With nearly 70 years of establishment, the association reflects the enduring relevance of UPM alumni and their continuous contributions from past to present. PAUPM organises a wide range of activities to uphold the spirit of knowledge and service that has been instilled since the beginning of every alumnus’ journey at UPM.

The association has organised various activities, including golf tournaments, fishing competitions, courtesy visits, as well as agricultural seminars and workshops. Key programmes include the National Coconut Workshop 2016 (NCW2016), Harumanis Workshop 2017, Herbal Seminar 2023, International Pineapple Industry Seminar 2025 (SINAR2025), and the National Coconut Seminar 2025 (NCS2025). In addition, PAUPM hosts annual Ramadan Iftar gatherings and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. The association also supports UPM students through the Freemeals programme, which provides free meals and is typically conducted during the month of Ramadan.

Most recently, PAUPM introduced a monthly Meet & Greet session. This initiative offers UPM alumni, particularly PAUPM members, the opportunity to engage in informal and meaningful interactions with PAUPM committee members and fellow alumni. The session also serves as a platform for sharing information, ideas, and suggestions to further strengthen PAUPM’s role and contributions to the alma mater, society, and the nation.

PAUPM remains committed to supporting Universiti Putra Malaysia in achieving its objectives, while continuing to contribute to the well-being of society and the development of the country.

About UPM

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) began as an Agricultural School on 21 May 1931, occupying 22 acres in Serdang, Selangor. At its inception, the institution offered two programmes: a three-year Diploma programme and a one-year Certificate programme in agriculture.

On 23 June 1947, the Agricultural School was upgraded to the College of Agriculture Malaya by Sir Edward Gent, the Governor of the Malayan Union at the time.

The establishment of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia resulted from the merger of the Agricultural School in Serdang with the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Malaya. Dr. Mohd. Rashdan bin Haji Baba, then Principal of the College of Agriculture Malaya, was appointed as Vice-Chancellor under Section 18 of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971. The university commenced its first academic session on 23 July 1973, enrolling 1,559 students across three founding faculties and one foundation division: the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, the Faculty of Forestry, the Faculty of Agriculture, and the Division of Basic Sciences. During this period, academic focus was placed on forestry and veterinary studies in line with national policies and development needs.

In the 1980s, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia expanded its academic scope to include Science and Technology (S&T). On 3 April 1997, the university was officially renamed Universiti Putra Malaysia by former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. This change reflected UPM’s evolution into a comprehensive institution of higher learning, offering a wide range of disciplines, particularly in science and information technology, to support national development in the new millennium.

Now, Universiti Putra Malaysia have about 15 faculties included 13 at Serdang Campus and 2 from Sarawak Campus. You may refer to this website for more info about UPM https://upm.edu.my/