Serdang, 13 February 2026 – The Pusat Perhubungan Alumni Universiti Putra Malaysia (ARCUPM) paid a courtesy visit to Aini Ideris, former Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional ties and gather strategic insights for university development.

The meeting provided a meaningful platform to discuss initiatives to preserve and enhance the Menara Putra Warisan Budi UPM as a proud symbol of the university community and its alumni. She also shared valuable perspectives on positioning the tower as a distinctive landmark that could attract alumni and visitors alike.

During the session, ARCUPM Director Encik Fahmi Azar Mistar expressed the centre’s intention to expand collaborative networks to strengthen the Founding Faculty Endowment Fund (TEFA) for the benefit of students and the university’s sustainability. Prof. Emeritus Datin Paduka Setia Dato’ Dr. Aini welcomed the initiative and conveyed her support for continued institutional advancement.

The visit also included an engagement with Dato’ Rosdi Wah, a retired UPM staff member who remains active in writing and publishing. The courtesy call reflects the enduring bond between former university leadership and the current community in upholding UPM’s legacy and excellence.

Date of Input: 13/02/2026 | Updated: 13/02/2026 | ahmadamirul