TAR UMT Arena, the University’s upcoming student and SME centre, has acquired two awards for its sustainability, environmental-friendly and green technology features.

On 22 November 2024, Green Real Estate (GreenRE) awarded the arena a Provisional Platinum 5-Star Rating under the GreenRE-MyCREST Joint Certificate (Pilot Project) 2023/2024. This award was presented to TAR UMT during the 4th GreenRE Sustainable Development Awards in conjunction with REHDA (Real Estate Housing Developers Association) Malaysia Annual Dinner 2024.

Datuk Seri Yew Teong Look (second from left), Member of the Board of Trustees, TARC Education Foundation, receiving the award on behalf of TAR UMT, from Dato’ Seri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof (third from right), Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

A week later, TAR UMT Arena won another award, this time it is the Green Building Index (GBI) Gold Certification. GBI is Malaysia's international green building benchmark certification and a global benchmark for sustainable excellence. TAR UMT received this prestigious certification from environmental consultant Green Quarter Sdn Bhd.

Prof Dato’ Indera Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei (leftmost) receiving the certificate from Ts Dr Tan Sie Ting (rightmost), Associate Director, Green Quarter Sdn Bhd.