ADDRESS BY HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RAJA ZARITH SOFIAH BT ALMARHUM SULTAN IDRIS SHAH, PERMAISURI OF JOHOR THE CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 61st CONVOCATION CEREMONY UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA WWW.UTM.MY
GRATITUDE TO ALLAH SWT
Praise be to Allah s.w.t, with His grace and blessings, we are gathered here at the 61st Convocation Ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
The convocation ceremony is a significant academic event, an ultimate moment which is most meaningful and wonderful for all of us, to celebrate the success of our graduates from local and abroad. Congratulations and well done to all UTM graduands who will be receiving the degrees for this session and all sessions that follow. I pray that UTM will continue to progress further in the future. InsyaAllah. WWW.UTM.MY
REMAIN COMMITTED IN ENHANCING UTM AS THE MOST RENOWNED HIGHER INSTITUTION I encourage and urge all staff, students and alumni of UTM who are still loyal in devoting their energy to UTM to remain committed to enhance their effort to ensure the success and progress of UTM as the most renowned higher learning institution at the national and global stage. I would like to express my utmost gratitude and appreciation in recognition of your contribution. WWW.UTM.MY
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO UTM
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate to the whole community of UTM for all the recognitions and accolades at national and international levels including the latest achievement in the QS World University Rankings as 47th place in the QS Asia University Rankings 2019 compared to 49th place in 2018 and 53rd place in the QS Engineering & Technology 2019 compared to 90th place in 2018 WWW.UTM.MY
CONGRATULATORY REMARKS
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Mohd. Ramli bin Kushairi for being the recipient of the Honorary Doctorate Award.
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CONGRATULATORY REMARKS
Heartiest congratulations also go to Ir. (Engineer) Ishak bin Abd. Rahman, Sr. (Surveyor) Dr. Ayob bin Sharif and Ir. (Engineer) Dr. S. Kannan Krishna for the award of Professor Emeritus. These awards are the highest academic recognition given by the university to academic figures who have given outstanding contribution in their area of expertise. WWW.UTM.MY
CONGRATULATIONS TO UTM FOREIGN GRADUATES
To all our foreign graduates, I extend to you my congratulations. You have all come from afar in search of knowledge here and today is a very special moment not only for you, but for your families too. My best wishes to all of you, and I wish you success and happiness in the future. I hope UTM will always have a special place in your heart, no matter where you are. WWW.UTM.MY
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES
In this blessed occasion, let us pray for the six staff of the Malaysia Rescue and Fire Department who lost their lives in the search and rescue operation (SAR) of the drowning victims at the mine in Puchong recently. May Allah Subhanahu Wataala, bless them. WWW.UTM.MY
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ibrahim, Sultan of Johor and I are deeply sorry and we express our heartfelt condolences to the family of the six victims whom we regard as national heroes.
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HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES
The deeds and virtue of the staff of Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department should be commended and highly appreciated and given due recognition by society as they are at the front line in providing services and assistance every time accidents and natural disasters happen. WWW.UTM.MY
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES
I would also like to urge all of us to express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to our neighbors in Palu and Gonggala in Central Sulawesi for the tsunami tragedy which befell them recently in October this year. WWW.UTM.MY
KUALA LUMPUR AS THE CITY OF WORLD BOOKS 2020
I am pleased to welcome the good news that acknowledges Kuala Lumpur as the city of World Books 2020 with the slogan ‘KL Reads: Caring Through Reading’ by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). This global recognition places Malaysia among the advanced developed nations. It is my hope that the UTM Library will expedite various activities in ensuring the success of this idea. WWW.UTM.MY
PUBLISH MORE READING MATERIALS
I also hope that through the UTM Press, the academics, alumni and graduands of the university will publish more scholarly books, research and general reading material for the public and the benefit of everyone. WWW.UTM.MY
READING CAMPAIGN BY UTM
The reading campaign should be promoted by the UTM and State Library to encourage more graduates and members of the public, especially among school students to read. I believe that the reading habit will enhance the power of knowledge and strengthen our national language and other languages especially the English language. WWW.UTM.MY
INITIATIVES TO INTERACT WITH STUDENTS
In relation to that, I very much welcome the effort taken through the establishment of the Chancellor’s English Language Club, Sembang Santai and other activities which will enhance the command of English among students through various knowledge sharing session. WWW.UTM.MY
APPRECIATION TO ALL PARENTS
The degree scroll received today is very meaningful to all graduands, as this will ensure the design and progress of our country in the future. The legacy will continue based on the knowledge acquired and learnt. I hope that the graduands will never forget the sacrifice and obligation of parents to ensure that all graduands succeed till the end of their studies. Appreciate them, give them all the love and repay their good deeds. WWW.UTM.MY
EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION
I would to thank all Pro-Chancellors, Chairman and University Board Members, Vice Chancellor, Senate members, lecturers, Administrative, professional and implanters (PPP) staff, for all your effort and sacrifice in full filling your role and responsibilities with commitment and excellence. WWW.UTM.MY
BEST WISHES TO UTM
I pray that Allah will give guidance and blessings to the whole community of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. May the university continue to advance and excel and be rewarded with grace and protection. WWW.UTM.MY
CLOSING
By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Chancellor of UTM, I hereby present the recipients their respective degrees as cited in the convocation listing. WABILLAHI TAUFIQ WAL HIDAYAH, WASSALAMUALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAHI WABARAKATUH. WWW.UTM.MY