PEKAN: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah's (UMPSA) Centre for Modern Languages has been elevated to the Faculty of Applied Language Studies to meet industry needs.
UMPSA vice-chancellor Professor Ts Dr Yatimah Alias said the change would enrich students' learning experience and widen access for the community and industry to language education, training and skills development.
She said the move reflected the university's efforts to broaden its academic focus beyond technology and engineering while producing graduates with strong communication skills.
"This initiative reflects our commitment to broadening academic excellence by emphasising language skills that are dynamic and relevant to current needs.
