This course is a Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) subject, which was introduced by the Ministry of Education aims to make improvements in the structure of compulsory towards improving the quality of human capital inline with Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara (PSPTN).

In addition, the MPU aims to produce graduates who are holistic and patriotic. Also, the course aims to enable the students to master the soft skills required in order to fulfill the marketability of work.

The main objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the basic elements of Malaysia. This course will help foreign students to explore more about Malaysia’s culture, beliefs, food, arts, and lifestyle.

This subject also helps foreign students to feel welcome in Malaysia and thereby reducing feelings of being neglected.