Sustainable Resource Management Practices in Malaysian Higher Education Institution: A Case Study of Universiti Tun Hussein on Malaysia

This study examines sustainable resource management practices at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), identifies factors affecting their implementation, and proposes improvement strategies. A mixed-methods design was employed: an online questionnaire completed by 139 respondents (students and staff) and semi-structured interviews with representatives from the Sustainable Campus Office (SCO) and the Development and Maintenance Office (PPP). Triangulated analysis indicates that while UTHM has implemented multiple sustainability initiatives, effectiveness varies across domains. Senior-management support, campus community awareness, and stakeholder collaboration emerged as key enablers; policy alignment, infrastructure and financing, and performance monitoring were identified as areas requiring strengthening. Based on these findings, the study recommends reinforcing institutional policies and KPIs, adopting and scaling green technologies (e.g., energy monitoring and storage systems), and enhancing communication and incentive mechanisms to boost stakeholder engagement.

sustainable resource management, sustainable campus, higher education institutions.

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