The Pagoh University Town (Malay: ; Jawi: بندر اونيۏرسيتي ڤاڬوه; ) is a new township built around the Pagoh Education Hub (EduHub Pagoh) and is partly developed by Sime Darby Property in Pagoh, Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located next to Pagoh Interchange on the North-South Expressway (NSE) and 20 minutes drive away to the royal town of Muar.
Pagoh educational hub
The Pagoh Higher Education Hub (HPTP; Malay: ; Jawi: هب ڤنديديقن تيڠڬي ڤاڬوه) is located in Pagoh University Town and stands as the country's first and largest public higher education hub.
The concept for the university town of Pagoh drew inspiration from similar international models, such as Qatar Education City and the Science and Technology Park (Qatar Education City). This initiative was championed by Y.A.B. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Muhyiddin Muhammad YassinPagoh dan Permatang Pauh, www.malaysiakini.com/my during his tenure as the 10th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, with operations anticipated to commence in mid-2016.Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh Beroperasi Pertengahan 2016, [Rabu, 20 Mei 2015, www.mstar.com.my]Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh Hampir Siap Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh hampir siap , [Rabu, 28 Jun 2017, mymalaynews.blogspot.com]Muhyiddin: Pagoh higher education hub to operate by mid-2016, www.thesundaily.my
The development of the Higher Education Hub began on June 24, 2011, following approval from the Cabinet Council. The project was executed through a Private Fund Initiative (PFI-BLMT). The Inauguration and Groundbreaking Ceremony Majlis Pecah Tanah Hab Pendidikan Bandar Universiti Pagoh, [Khamis, 15 September 2011] was officiated by Y.A.B. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Muhyiddin Muhammad Yassin, who was then the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of Malaysia, at Ladang Lanadron, Panchor, Muar, Johor, on September 15, 2011.
The University Development Master Plan for HPTP was designed to support the objectives of the participating public universities and polytechnics, with a focus on development and projections spanning the next 10 to 20 years.Pagoh Education Hub Welcomes First Batch of 5,000 Students, Sime Darby PropertyHab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh Bukan 'Cerita Bohong' - TPM, [Jumaat, 23 November 2012]Imperial College London rancang cawangan di Hab Pendidikan Pagoh, [Rabu, 20 Mei 2015, www.bharian.com.my]
HPTP spans over 200 hectares and hosts four educational institutions, including three public universities and a polytechnicKPM Giat Usaha Tarik Minat Universiti Luar Negara Bina Kampus Di HPTP , [Ahad, 11 November 2018, www.ikim.my]Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, bukti visi PM bangunkan sektor pendidikan, [Isnin, 2 Mac 2020]
The variety of core studies offered by these institutions, with an estimated student population of 7,500, has significantly boosted the socioeconomics of the surrounding area.Majlis lawatan ke Hab pendidikan tinggi Pagoh-bersama YB Dato Dr. Noraini Ahmad - Menteri Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia, [Khamis, 5 November 2020, kesatuiium.blogspot.com]40 peserta SPK Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh sertai World #QuranHour, [Khamis, 6 Mei 2021, www.sinarharian.com.my]Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh (HPTP) sedia platform pendidikan TVET bagi lepasan SPM, [Jun 2021]
List of universities and polytechnic
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (ICA Research Centre) International Islamic University Malaysia (South Campus) Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (Pagoh Campus) Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Ismail
Shared Facilities Components
The shared facilities at the Pagoh Higher Education Hub are managed by the Seksyen Projek Khas Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, Bahagian Pembangunan, Ministry of Higher Education. These facilities are designed for the use of public university and polytechnic residents, as well as the local community.
The facility is divided into three main zones:
Zone 1: Includes a convention hall, auditorium hall, and multipurpose Hall. Zone 2: Features a Shared Facilities Library, data centre, surau, cafeteria, and guest house. Zone 3: Comprises a sports stadium, Track & Field, futsal complex, and aquatic centre
Outdoor sports facilities:
Track & Field Football Hockey Rugby Lawn bowl Tennis Netball Basketball Volleyball Sepak takraw
Indoor sports facilities:
Futsal Basketball Badminton Ping pong
Convention center:
Area: 1,807 m² Capacity: 1,000 people Includes dressing rooms for curricular and co-curricular activities
Multipurpose halls:
Three main halls, with two designated as examination halls for 1,000 students Basketball court Four badminton courts
Auditorium hall:
Two lecture halls with a capacity of 500 people each Four lecture halls with a capacity of 250 people each Six business spaces
Shared facilities library building:
Area: 4,000 m² Houses the Shared Facilities Library, internet access facilities, multifunctional spaces, Data Center, and Cafeteria
Surau Gunasama:
Capacity: 200 worshipers
Kindergarten:
Area: 629 m² Capacity: 50 children
Guest bouse:
Area: 2,945 m² Features 60 room units of various types
Sports Stadium:
Capacity: 1,000 people Includes tracks and field
Futsal complex:
Four indoor futsal courts
Aquatic Center:
Includes swimming pools and a diving pool
Point of Interest Lake Laguna Pagoh
Lake Laguna Pagoh is a 90-acre lake, recognized as the largest man-made lake in northern Johor. It hosts the Majlis Sukan Negeri Johor Canoe and was an international canoe venue in 2023.
For more information, refer to the Johor International Canoe Championship and Johor International Canoe Championship Facebook page.
Transportation
Exit 238 of Pagoh Interchange () at North–South Expressway Southern Route serves Pagoh University Town.
The area is accessible by Bas Muafakat Johor bus route MU-004 (Terminal Maharani Muar–Pagoh).
See also Pagoh Muar (town) Malaysian national projects
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