Kuala lumpur: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) ranked third among 20 public universities nationwide after achieving a 99.4 per cent Graduate Employability Rate for 2025.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, UniMAP vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Zaliman Sauli said the achievement also placed the university at the top among the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN). He stated that this accomplishment demonstrated the confidence of industry and society in hiring UniMAP graduates, particularly in the electrical and electronics sectors.

"This figure is not merely a statistic but reflects the trust of the industry and the country's entire employment sector in our graduates. Out of the 20 public universities, UniMAP ranks third behind UTM (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) in first and UPNM (Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia) in second," he said.

Zaliman spoke to reporters after the closing ceremony of the 13th Perlis International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition (Pi-ENVEX) 2026 at UniMAP. The event was attended by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, who is also the UniMAP Chancellor, along with the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, the Pro-Chancellor.

Zaliman extended his congratulations to all involved, especially the faculties, for delivering academic content that aligns with industry needs and expressed gratitude to industry players for employing the university's graduates. This year's Pi-ENVEX featured 221 local and international products across various categories, with participants from countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Romania, and Palestine.