PM Anwar's commitment

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Universiti Malaya Student Residence project to serve as a model for clean, efficient development management free from leakages or wastage of public funds.

“how much national funding has been wasted or lost due to poor management”

Project timeline

The project must be completed ahead of its original 2030 schedule to address rising student accommodation costs while maintaining integrity.

Implementation plan

Anwar directed all government machinery including government-linked companies and investment companies to prioritize this initiative for fast-tracking.

Accommodation capacity

The project will accommodate 40,000 students in phases: 10,000 in Phase One and 30,000 in Phase Two.

Accommodation types

Residences offer four categories: Standard (five rooms for 10 residents), Standard Premium (three rooms for six residents), Apartment (two rooms for three residents), and Studio (single resident).

Community living concept

The project integrates residential functions with social interaction spaces to foster character development and community connections among students.

Expansion plans

Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim expressed hope to expand the initiative to other universities including UiTM and UniSZA in future phases.

UM vice-chancellor's view

UM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman emphasized student welfare as a core priority in university development.

Next steps

The project aims to be completed ahead of 2030 to address student accommodation costs and prevent public fund leakages.