5.6.1 Policy of non-discrimination against women

The Constitution of Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) is governed under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555). Based on Item 13 under "Distinction of Race and Creed Prohibited" stated that UPTM are:

1.      subject to the provision of Article 153 of the Federal Constitution, membership of the University, whether as an officer, employee, teacher or student, shall be open to all persons irrespective of sex, race, religion, nationally or class.

2.       No test of religious belief or profession shall be adopted or imposed in order to entitle any person to be admitted to such membership or to be awarded any degree, diploma or certificate nor shall any fellowship, scholarship, exhibition, bursary, medal, prize, other distinction or award be limited to persons of any particular race, religion, nationality or class

NOTE:

1. If there are any terms or conditions contained in these regulations where interpretation or understanding is unclear, the final interpretation or understanding shall be at the absolute discretion of the Rector/Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
2. These terms and conditions of service are subject to changes, reviews, and amendments by the Company based on current needs.

Related link:

https://jpt.mohe.gov.my/portal/index.php/ms/ipt/ipt-swasta/21-akta-555