20/10/2026

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M ANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) has been honoured with the Best Holistic Education & Graduate Impact Award 2026 at the Private Education Excellence Awards (PEEA) 2026 held in Kuala Lumpur recently. The recog nition reaffirms MSU’s commitment to delivering holistic, industry-driven education that nurtures well rounded, future-ready graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to thrive in an evolving global workforce. The PEEA, organised by the Private Education Cooperative of Malaysia (EduCoop) and the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (Napei) in partnership with Emerald Publishing, features institutional and individual award categories. The ceremony brought together leaders, educators, and representatives from Malaysia’s private education sector to celebrate excellence, recognise outstanding achievements and honour significant contributions to the advancement of the nation’s higher education landscape. The PEEA 2026 ceremony was officiated by Sarina Salim, director of the Private Education Division at Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (MOE). Also in attendance were Vijaya Letchumi, chairman of the EduCoop, Datuk Lau Wai Cheng, president of Napei, and Prof Datuk Dr Toh Kian Kok, president of the Private Universities Professors’ Association of Malaysia. Receiving the award on behalf of MSU was its senior vice-president of Endowment and Communications, Datuk Rosli Yusof. The recognition reflects MSU’s

MSU recognised for best holistic education and graduate impact

Rosli holding the award which reflects MSU’s continued efforts to provide quality education that extends beyond academic achievement.

o Award reinforces standing among top varsities in world

continued efforts to provide quality education that extends beyond academic achievement, emphasising the development of professional competencies, practical skills, leadership qualities and personal values to prepare graduates for an evolving global workforce. As a global comprehensive dual sector university, MSU integrates academic excellence with industry engagement, experiential learning, entrepreneurship and community involvement to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience. Through industry partnerships and industry-relevant programmes, the university seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment while equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed to succeed in their chosen careers. MSU’s approach to education also emphasises graduate employability, ensuring that students are equipped with disciplinary knowledge as well as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal

QS World University Rankings 2027, in the QS Top 100 for the world’s best young universities, in the QS ranked 125th for Asia’s best universities, in the QS ranked 30th for Southeast Asia’s best universities, and in the QS Top 301+ for Graduate Employability Ranking. The University continues to enhance its reputation as a leading institution of higher learning through its strong commitment to academic excellence and global engagement.

The recognition at PEEA 2026 reinforces MSU’s commitment to its guiding principle, “Transforming Lives, Enriching Future”, and its mission to empower individuals through quality education, lifelong learning and industry engagement while contributing to the development of a skilled, adaptable and globally competitive workforce. MSU is currently listed among the top universities in the world by QS, including being ranked 608th in the

skills valued by employers. This commitment aligns with the university’s vision of nurturing graduates who are industry competent, globally competitive and capable of making meaningful contributions to society. Through its holistic and industry driven approach, MSU continues to create opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to develop their potential and pursue meaningful career pathways.

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