The University of the Third Age, Malaysia is a program under the “Lifelong Learning for Older Malaysians” project started by Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid, Director, Institute of Gerontology, Universiti Putra Malaysia. The project was supported by the Government of Malaysia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) [Country Programme Cycle 2008 – 2012].
It began in 2007 when the Institute of Gerontology developed a pilot program known as the Lifelong Learning Initiative for the Elderly (LLIFE). The enthusiastic response of senior citizens under the program led to the establishment of the University of the Third Age Malaysia, a hybrid of the international British and French models. U3A Malaysia activities are primarily hosted at Universiti Putra Malaysia, but its administration is shared between the Institute of Gerontology and active U3A members who have been providing the input, planning and structure of the program. In mid-2009, U3A participants appointed a members-only Protem committee to formally register the group with the Registrar of Societies, Malaysia. In October 2010, the Association for Lifelong Learning of Older Persons (U3A) Kuala Lumpur and Selangor was officially registered (No.: 2522-10-SEL).
The University of the Third Age, Malaysia, like its counterparts all over the world, is driven on the philosophy of “learning for leisure”. No academic degrees are conferred in the lifelong learning program, but it does not mean that the members are any less serious about the learning that takes place. A diverse number of courses on various subject matters such as adult development and ageing, healthy lifestyles, exercise, languages (english, arabic, mandarin), arts and craft, gardening, cooking, computing, photography, music, dance and singing are offered. At the end of the year, U3A members share the fruits of their labour during the Certificate Presentation Ceremony and Open Day.
So, what are you waiting for? Come join us on the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, have fun and make new friends along the way!
U3A Malaysia in the Press (Selected Press Clippings)
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March 11, 2010 at 12:12 am
Rahimah
Dear webmaster,
Can you make the newspaper clippings larger when opened? It’s too small to read and your visitors may want to read the news content.
Cheers,
March 11, 2010 at 3:33 am
u3amalaysia
Thank you for the suggestion. Will create a larger file link.
September 14, 2010 at 3:45 am
rene aziz
I would like to register for semester 2. How do i do that ?
TQ
September 20, 2010 at 9:50 am
u3amalaysia
Please join us at the 2nd Semester Orientation Day on 25th September 2010 to complete the course registration form. If you are a new member, please sign up using the membership form made available on this blog.
TQ!
October 1, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Rin
I joined semester 1, for the semester 2 do I have to go to office to re register for the semester program.
January 5, 2011 at 7:26 pm
rene aziz
when will your 2011 semester starts?
April 29, 2011 at 2:56 pm
u3amalaysia
The Orientation Day for Semester 1 & 2 2011 will take place on 7th of May 2011.
June 19, 2011 at 5:42 pm
tan hooichang
Would like to look at the course you are offering but access .
June 20, 2011 at 1:24 pm
u3amalaysia
The tentative course list and schedule for 2nd Semester is available for download through the blogsite. Please register as a U3A member so that we can keep you posted on the latest updates. For further inquiries, please call 03-89472740 (Mr. Chai) or 89472756 (Ms. Siti). Tq!
June 20, 2011 at 11:12 am
Patricia Rocky
Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to senior citizens.
I am interested in the art and craft courses offered.
How and when can i join?
Whats the duration and the fees for the course?
June 20, 2011 at 1:27 pm
u3amalaysia
Dear Patricia,
Perhaps you can register as a U3A member so that we can keep you posted on the latest information. The tentative schedule and course list for 2nd semester in late September is also downloadable from this blog.
Best regards,
Admin
June 23, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Raymond Leong
Wish to register as U3A member to enroll on a course in Sept.2011
Where to find college, schedule,course list, fees info. ect.
Where to download above info.and application forms?
June 27, 2011 at 1:56 pm
u3amalaysia
The forms are available under the Orientation Day 2011 announcement in this blog.
July 27, 2011 at 2:31 pm
christine Looi
hi, can’t get thru to you via the 3 telephone nrs listed –
do I just register for the courses only or have to register as a member to the Lifelong ctr as well ?
July 27, 2011 at 9:17 pm
u3amalaysia
Yes Christine, you have to be a member to sign up for the courses. We have just replied to your earlier e-mail. Sorry for the delays.
September 17, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Molly Molina Tan Abdullah
Hello,
I would like to register as a member and also to register for course/s in Semester 2. I can scan and email application forms over but can I pay through online transfer rather than get a bankers’ cheque? Alternatively, can I pay during start of course day itself?
Please advise. Thank you.
molly
September 19, 2011 at 10:03 am
u3amalaysia
Dear Molly,
Thank you for your interest in the U3A program at UPM campus. We advise that you send the forms via e-mail and pay when you visit the office on the day of your first course. We need the course registration forms to help the instructors to plan their course materials in advance.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Webmaster
October 1, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Tan Siew Booy
Dear Webmaster,
I am interested to sign up for the mandarin intemediate course. I can speak basic mandarin and recognise a few simple words. Should I start at beginner mandarin or sign up for intemediate mandarin?
Regards,
Siew Booy
November 2, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Cheeh Yoke Yee
Am interested in joining and very excited about the various courses offered. Can you please on the semester for 2012?
November 29, 2011 at 2:35 am
u3amalaysia
Do watch out for updates and announcements in this blog!
January 2, 2012 at 10:20 pm
corina chai
HI, we interest to joint member and excited to know the 2012 course list and tme table
we intend to enrol on semeter may/july and sept/nov. pls.advice.thanks
March 19, 2012 at 3:45 pm
u3amalaysia
Dear Corina,
The Orientation Day for U3A program will be held on 24th March 2012. Website updates will be more regular after that and you can submit your forms to the Association.
Best regards,
Chai
March 30, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Chai Sam Moi (Sandra)
I have retired 5yrs ago, and wish join this Senior Citizen Course, pls kindly advise how to register and Los courses available.
April 5, 2012 at 4:56 pm
u3amalaysia
Dear Sandra,
You can peruse the forms in our latest update. You have to be a member of the U3A KL & Selangor association and also submit your documents before the semester starts. Alternatively, you can contact our office for more details.
Webmaster
April 5, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Chai Sam Moi (Sandra)
Tks for the prompt response. Wish to know where to get the member’s application, n how much membership fee ?
April 13, 2012 at 11:17 am
u3amalaysia
The membership form and course registration form is available via this blogsite under the latest post entry. Membership fee is RM25 per year or RM150 for life members.
April 7, 2012 at 9:04 am
Teoh Lee Hoon
1. When i print out the news paper in 2 pcs of A4 paper, it become not clear. Wish can improve on it, because it is important to be used to convince parent to attend the course.
2. If can, I wish that the course list can be prepared also in mandarin language, because parent only can read in mandarin.
April 13, 2012 at 11:22 am
u3amalaysia
Dear Teoh,
We will try and work on the resolution of the newspaper articles but atm do try right-clicking Print AFTER enlarging the image so that a bigger resolution is used. As the medium of instruction is in Malay and English only, a course list in Mandarin would be misleading.
Thank you!
April 13, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Patricia Ho
I am interested in the mandarin / cooking course, do you have these 2 courses up to diploma level?
Thank you very much.
April 13, 2012 at 3:19 pm
u3amalaysia
Dear Patricia,
None of the courses offered lead to diplomas. It is a learning for leisure program for the elderly.
Thank you.
Webmaster
May 9, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Tan
Hi, are the courses only taking place at UPM Selangor? Is there any campus in Penang? TQ very much….
June 29, 2012 at 9:38 pm
SAM CHAI PIN
Hello, I would like to know when to register for digital photography program next year? Thank you.
August 9, 2012 at 11:31 am
keewee
HI, should initiate such courses nationwide
September 12, 2012 at 10:35 am
pamelasundram
Hi, am interested in joining the D courses igital Photography and Gardening courses. Need to know more about the courses.r
September 13, 2012 at 8:55 am
Susan
Interested to join 2nd semester 2012 courses, wish to know when is the registration for the new semester.
September 13, 2012 at 3:53 pm
pamelasundram
Am waiting to know what courses are being offered. Kindly let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Pamela
September 13, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Chai Sam Moi (Sandra)
Pls kdly email the courses available for easy reference. Tks n good day.
September 27, 2012 at 10:19 pm
pamelasundram
I would like to attend when the new term starts next year. Can you please keep me posted of the new term dates for 2013.
Thank you.
Pamela
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March 7, 2013 at 4:58 pm
u3amalaysia
The new semester schedule and course list is expected to be announced in early April.
March 7, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Martin Lim
i would love to take part in some courses but just don’t know how to go about it . Any first step for me to take ? Thanks
March 7, 2013 at 4:57 pm
u3amalaysia
Do fill out the membership form (available online) so that the committee members will be able to keep you updated on the latest developments.
March 7, 2013 at 10:02 pm
pamelasundram
Kindly keep me posted of the new dates for 2013. Kindly e mail the courses available in April 2013. Thank you .
Pamela
April 11, 2013 at 11:25 am
Habibah Hj Abdullah
Dear Webmaster,
I ‘m interested in following a course in Arabic language offered by U3A. I’ve sent my membership application form. Hopefully you can advice me of what to do next. Thank you..
Regards,
Habibah
October 25, 2013 at 10:40 am
Lynda Tan
The theatre for senior citizens attracts me.But will such programes be offered in Penang? We are PG guds ,we love that.
November 13, 2013 at 9:03 am
pamelasundram
I would like to join the next semester. I am interested in the gardening courses. Would like to know what courses will be offered.Thank you.
September 24, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Suriya
Please email the courses being offered and the schedules. my email is as follows: suedurai@yahoo.com
Thank you
January 25, 2015 at 12:53 pm
May M. K. Ng
Dear Webmaster, I would like to register as a member in joining some of the courses that you offer. Thank you in advance.
February 23, 2015 at 4:12 pm
Jessie Wong
I am interested of the courses offered, kindly email me the information and date of registration for year 2015, thank you.
April 2, 2015 at 5:22 am
aabe77
I may be mistaken but I noticed that this blog is out-dated. Very sad about this. Over two months ago I tried very hard to get details , information to register for the courses. Wrote to the address given. No reply.
Anthony Poh email aabe37@gmail.com
October 10, 2015 at 11:32 pm
pamelasundram
I would like to attend the classes. Could you please e mail the list of courses so I can choose and attend. Thank you so much. I have also been trying to call the department but have not been able to speak to anyone.
October 30, 2015 at 12:53 pm
May M. K. Ng
Hello Sir/Madam,
I am 63 years old, residing in Mont Kiara.
I have had been waited for your reply to join some of the courses since 25.1.15. I registered but so far no respond from you all. May I know if there is any opportunity for me to join some of the courses to keep myself mentally and physically active.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
M. K. Ng
November 16, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Gurmail Singh a/l Kehar Singh
I am from Penang and would like to know if there are any courses conducted
here( Penang)
Thank you