The idea of forming the Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya was mooted in the mid-eighties but only in 1989 did it become a reality. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia is the Patron of the Alumni.
The Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya has five main objectives:

• to promote the interest and development of the University of Malaya.
• to promote fellowship, goodwill and harmony amongst members of the alumni in particular, and graduates of the University of Malaya in general.
• to provide opportunities for members to meet and fraternize with graduates of other universities, colleges, polytechnics, and other professionals to pursue common interests.
• to provide facilities for academic, intellectual, social, cultural, sports, and recreational activities for members and their families.
• to promote national unity and matters of public and social interest among Alumni members.

Born in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on December 10th 1951, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor has come a long way from her home in the suburbs and her secondary schooling at the Tunku Khursiah College, a prestigious boarding school for bright Malay girls in Malaysia.

After completing her tertiary and higher education at University Malaya and Louisiana State University in 1974 and 1978 respectively, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor returned to launch her corporate career, putting to good use her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology and her Masters degree in Sociology and Agriculture Extension. She served at Agriculture Bank Malaysia until 1983, and then took on the position of Business Development Manager at Island and Peninsular Berhad where she served until 1987.

Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor left Island and Peninsular to become a full time politician’s wife to Dato Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Hj Abd Razak, knowing that the demands of her husband’s work dictates that she gives her home and family life as much care and attention as possible. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor was also keenly aware that she would have to gradually take on more public roles as she continued to give pivotal support to her husband’s political rise.

Today, as the wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor wears many hats. She is the President of the Welfare Association of Minister’s Wives (BAKTI). She holds the position of Patron for various associations, among others are Children in Hope Foundation, Malaysian Nature Society, Society of the Orthopedically Handicapped Malaysia, Malaysia Aids Council, National Heart Institute Foundation, Thalasemia Association, National Athletes’ Welfare Association and the Foundation for the Development of Underprivileged Children. She is also on the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), as well as the President of the Girl Guides Association.

Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor strongly believes that human capital development begins with children and it is an investment for the nation. This will lay a firm foundation for national growth, productivity, social cohesion and peace. She has thus been actively engaged in driving this initiative forward through the PERMATA project. She then started the nationwide movement on the development of early childhood education and care which focuses on children below 5 years. Through her effort, to date, more than 600 Permata Negara Centers have been set up throughout the country. This programme has since been widened to the Gifted and Talented Children with special abilities in the fields of academic and music named PERMATA Pintar and PERMATA Seni. The programme was further expanded to children with special abilities in spiritual aspects i.e. Permata Insan.

In recognition for her many contribution to the country and its people, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor has been conferred various awards from the States of Kedah, Melaka, Selangor, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah and Pahang. She was also awarded an honorary Doctorate in Education by University Technology MARA Malaysia.

Reference:
Retrieved Jan 24, 2011, from http://www.pmo.gov.my/datinrosmah

Dear UM Alumni,

WELCOME TO THE PAUM WEBSITE, the website of Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya.

The website showcases the varied activities of PAUM for UM Alumni through the years. There are major events like Annual Dinners and Seminars or regular activities like qigong, gatherings and talks at the present clubhouse bungalow at Section 16 to cater to the needs of members. In line with PAUM’s motto: The Society that Cares, a Cancer Support unit (CSU) operates every Sunday morning at the present clubhouse.

In collaboration with UM, PAUM has embarked on a project to build a clubhouse with facilities – swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, badminton courts, banquet hall, meeting rooms, food & beverage outlets, underground car parks, etc. – for its members. The construction of the clubhouse is now completed and awaiting the Certificate of Completion & Compliance (CCC). Once CCC approval has been obtained, the refurbishment and equipment of the clubhouse into an operational hub will commence. The target month has been set as October 2013 for CCC.

We hope soon to realize our vision to make the PAUM Clubhouse the hub for all UM Alumni activities.

DO SIGN UP NOW to join the UM fraternity.