New Era University College is located on Huaqiaogang (Huaqiao Mound) in Kajang, Selangor which covers 8.5 acres.
The land was previously occupied by the former Kajang Hua Qiao School. In 1948, the British colonial government issued an emergency decree, and the Kajang Hua Qiao School was occupied by the British Army. The premise was not returned until independence in the 1950s. In 1974, the Kajang Hua Qiao School Property Trustee Association (composed of eight registered groups in Kajang; namely the Yuhua Alumni Association, the Hulu Langat Guangdong Association, the Hulu Langat Hakka Association, the Hulu Langat Hokkien Association, the Kajang Merchants and Mines Association, the Shanyu Club, the Guangdong Cemetery Association, and the Minsheng Sports Association) leased the school land to Merdeka University Sdn. Bhd. as the site to establish Merdeka University.
On 1 October 1989, the Kajang Hua Qiao School Property Trustee Association donated the school land to Merdeka University Sdn. Bhd. for the purpose of establishing a Chinese higher education centre. On 19 December 1993, the Kajang Merdeka University-Independent Middle School administration building was completed and was subsequently utilised as the administrative office of Dong Zong.
On 27 August 1994, Dong Jiao Zong Education Centre (Non-Profit) Sdn. Bhd. formally submitted the “New Era College Application Form” to the Ministry of Education. On 28 May 1997, the application to establish New Era College was approved by the Ministry of Education.
In the more than 180-year long history of Chinese education in Malaysia, the founding of New Era College was to be another new starting point for Chinese education following the closure of Nanyang University in 1980 and the unsuccessful lawsuit of 1982 in applying to establish Merdeka University. Today, the long-cherished dream of the Chinese community in our country to realize a comprehensive mother tongue education system starting from the primary, to the secondary, and finally the tertiary level has now begun to shine.
New Era College was founded by Dong Jiao Zong Education Centre (Non-profit) Sdn. Bhd. It is a private college funded by people across the country who are passionate about Chinese education. When the first classes commenced in early 1998, it was necessary to use shipping containers as classrooms due to lack of space. It was not until September 2001 when the education building and the Yinshui Siyuan Dormitory building were completed and utilised that the problem of lack of space in the college was resolved.
Once the college was officially granted permission to establish in 1997, a fundraising campaign to raise the “New Era College Construction and Development Fund” was launched in full swing across the country. During that time, the scale of the original building was expanded, and it was decided to build an education building and the Yinshui Siyuan Dormitory building. The school officially broke ground in 1999 and was completed by the end of 2001.
The huge construction funds for the two buildings of New Era College were accumulated bit by bit mainly under the leadership of Dong Zong, who mobilized people across the country who are passionate about Chinese education. Some contributed money, while others contributed in other ways. In many places, a variety of fundraising activities were carried out rapidly, such as charity bazaars, charity dinners, charity walks, charity performances, etc. The activities also include fundraising campaigns, commemorative gold and silver badge sales, naming classrooms after donors, as well as various other avenues to raise construction funds.
In 2001, the Pulau Pinang State Working Committee and the Perak State Working Committee were established to raise funds for the construction and development of New Era College. They launched large-scale and systematic fundraising at the local level and achieved remarkable results. The people of northern Malaysia, together with the people of southern Malaysia such as those in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and other states have gathered like a wave across the country. Through fundraising, the profound significance of the construction of the college was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In achieving “all-out fundraising and beyond fundraising”, the campaign has truly demonstrated the great determination and strength of the masses to work together to establish a national institution of higher learning.
On 30 December 2016 New Era was upgraded to University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education. This upgrading allows New Era University College to confer its own degrees and post-graduate degrees. Three faculties were thereupon formed out of existing departments and entrusted to develop and introduce new degree courses. At the same time diploma courses continued to be offered. These diploma courses while preparing graduates for a working career also serve as a pathway to degree courses in New Era and in partner overseas universities.
Following its upgrading Prof Mok Soon Chong became Vice-Chancellor and Prof Voon Phin Keong and Prof Lee Kam Hing were appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellors. In October 2018 the Graduate School was set up under the leadership of Prof Diana Wong. The Graduate School presently offers a Ph.D in Education by research programme.
New Era continues to be a non-profit making institution. The fees it charges are therefore very affordable. At the same time, it provides a large number of scholarships and fee waivers to deserving students. To encourage the further growth of a more multi-ethnic student body, New Era extends scholarships to groups less represented.
New Era soon gained a reputation for its commitment to research. It has the Tan Lark Sye Research Centre which funds research especially on Chinese society and culture. The centre has since expanded its research on the wider society.
In this commitment to quality teaching and research, the Tan Lark Sye Library plays an important part. Over the years the library has become one of the largest among private universities in the country with a collection of nearly 200,000 books. This includes books donated by individuals, the most recent being the Yong Ching Fatt Collection. Perhaps most noteworthy, New Era has the largest collection of Chinese titles in the country. The library is open for use to members of the public.
Since 2012 New Era publishes two academic journals. They are the Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies which is in English and the Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences which is in Chinese. The two journals have an international circulation and attract contributions from both local and overseas scholars.
28 May 1997
1 March 1998
1st Principal, Dr Ang Tian Tse (1998-Sep30, 2000)
First intake of 148 students begin their courses
under three departments:
Department of Business Studies
Department of Information Technology
Department of Chinese Language and Literature.
Classes were conducted in containers in the early years. Even as funds were being raised for the other two blocks, education remained the top priority.
2001
Offering Associate Degree in Media Studies.
2nd Principal, Dr Kua Kia Soong (Oct 1, 2000 - Dec 31, 2008)
2002
21 July, 2002:
Official opening of hostel (Block C) and academic (Block B) blocks.
Campus facilities include computer labs, classrooms and lecture hall, a 600-seater auditorium, a cafeteria, and an outdoor performance / speakers area adoringly called ‘Empty Space’.
Diploma in Counselling and Guidance is launched under external programmes department. It is the first Chinese-medium course in Counselling and Guidance offered at tertiary level in Malaysia.
Department of Art and Design is formed offering:
Associate Degree in Visual Arts
Associate Degree in Visual Communication
Associate Degree in Interior Architecture
Kajang Observer (publication under Media Studies) is launched.
New Era’s Academic Research Centre is set up
Community service is made a compulsory 1-credit course for all students. This shows the seriousness in the College’s belief in holistic education.
2004
Library is centrally relocated to existing carpark floors. It has one of the best-stocked Chinese Language collection in the country.
Art & Design Ceramic Workshop opens.
2005
As the College continues to provide new facilities, new departments are also set up. The succeeding years are invested into strengthening the various programmes' syllabus to be in line with MQA.
Department of Drama and Visuals is launched offering Diploma in Drama and Visuals.
Department of Education is launched offering Diploma in Education.
Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design is launched under the Department of Art & Design.
Counselling Centre opens on Block C, 2nd floor. It shows The College's commitment to students' well-being.
2006
2009
Existing Diploma in Counselling and Guidance Psychology is officially upgraded to (2+2) B.A. in Guidance and Counselling Psychology.
3rd Principal, Dr Pua Eng Chong (Jan15, 2009-Dec 31, 2011)
2010
Work on achieving University College gathers momentum.
Department of Business and IT
Foundation in Business
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Web Development Technology
Certificate in Business Information Technology
Department of Chinese Language and Literature
B.A. Chinese Language and Literature
Foundation in Chinese Communication
Certificate in Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Media Studies
B.A. Radio & TV (2+2)
B.A. Advertising & Promotion (2+2)
B.A. Journalism (2+2)
Diploma in Media Studies
Department of Art and Design
Diploma in Visual Arts
Diploma in Graphic Design
Diploma in Interior Design
Diploma in Fashion & Textile Design
Department Of Drama and Visuals
Diploma in Drama & Visuals
Department of Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Department Of Guidance and Counselling Psychology
B.A. Guidance & Counselling Psychology (2+2)
2012
4th Principal & 1st Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mok Soon Chong (Since Jan 1, 2012)
2014
September 5, 2014
Library renamed to Tan Lark Sye Library.
The launching ceremony of Resource Centre for Nanyang University.
2015
May 30, 2015
The launching ceremony of Fang Xiu collection
2016
New Era College is officially upgraded to New Era University College on Dec 30, 2016 by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
2017
April 8, 2017
The launching of home-grown Degree programmes.
September 24, 2017
The launching ceremony of Lee Yip Lim Collection.
2018
April 15, 2018
The launching of Wisma Perfect New Era.
May 26, 2018
20th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony
July 28, 2018
The launching ceremony of <Malaysia-Singapore Philanthropist>
November 11, 2018
New Era 20th Anniversary Dinner
December 8, 2018
The launching ceremony of Lee Kim Chong Historical Collection of Malaysian Chinese Literature.
2019
January 11, 2019
Presentation Ceremony of the Malaysia Government's Special Fund Allocation
March 31, 2019
The launching ceremony of Yong Ching Fatt Collection
April 1, 2019
Establishment of Institute of International Education
Activities on celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Chinese Education:
- Tian Jin Bin Hai Lang Hua Cultural Shows
- Director Ho Lin Huay 20th Anniversary Charity Dinner Concert
- International Conference on Southeast Asia Chinese and the New Culture Movement
The first campus folk song album funded by the school in the history of Malaysia's music scene——"Flying High"
Establishment of Institute of International Education
Commencement of the first Doctor of Philosophy in ASEAN Studies and Master of Arts in ASEAN Studies class
"World Presidential Blend Diplomacy Gala Dinner"
2020
January 1, 2020
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is upgraded into the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Computing Technology (FICT)
The Faculty of Business and Information Technology is renamed to Faculty of Accountancy, Management and Economics (FAME).
June 1, 2020
Establishment of The Institute of Ageing and Professional Care (Instaproc)
June 16, 2020
Establishment of The Language and Intercultural Centre and the Centre is managed by the Institute of International Education.
The Student Enrolment Department is renamed to Sales & Marketing Department
July 25, 2020
Commencement Ceremony for International Postgraduate Students (July 2020 Intake)
August 1, 2020
The Government Relations Office is renamed to Government Relations & Quality Assurance (QA)
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Three flags flying high | Symbolises being proactive, progressive, improvement oriented, optimistic, respectful and open-minded. |
Three strong and bright colours (yellow, red, blue) | The number three represents pluralism. The combination of primary colours symbolises the spirit of pluralism and democratic dynamism. | |
Abstract representation of “E” | Represents a new “ERA”. | |
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Abstract representation of “N” | Represents an abbreviation of “New Era” |
“N” made up of three plane surfaces supporting the three flags | Symbolises the Spirit of Freedom; Independent and Critical Thinking & an Era of Pluralism. |
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Prof. MOK Soon Chong
Vice-Chancellor of New Era University College
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