Chancellor Address 59th Convocation

ADDRESS BY HER MAJESTY RAJA ZARITH SOFIAH BT ALMARHUM SULTAN IDRIS SHAH, PERMAISURI OF JOHOR THE CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 59th CONVOCATION CEREMONY UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA WWW.UTM.MY

‫سم ﷲ الرﲪن الرحﲓ‬ ‫السﻼم ليﲂ ورﲪة ﷲ ورﰷته‬ ‫‪and greetings‬‬

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GRATITUDE TO ALLAH SWT

My gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wataala for it is with His grace and blessings that we are gathered at this 59th UTM historic and resplendent convocation ceremony.

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the entire UTM community for the various recognition and accolades received at both the national and global level, particularly the recognition by QS University Ranking, which ranked UTM among the Top 50 in QS Asia University Rankings 2018, 5 Stars Rating and Top 1% Universities in Asia. I pray for UTM to advance further and become more successful in the future.

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DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO UTM COMMUNITY

I would also like to express my appreciation to all staff members and alumni of UTM who continue to devote their knowledge and skills in positioning UTM to be one of the most renowned higher institutions in the country

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS

This convocation ceremony is indeed a glorious and much awaited event, celebrating the success of both UTM’s local and international graduates. Thus, I would like to express my heartiest congratulations to all graduates being conferred today.

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CONGRATULATORY REMARKS

On this occasion, I would like to congratulate Tan Sri Datin Paduka Siti Sa’diah binti Sheikh Bakir for her new appointment as the ProChancellor of UTM. I believe that with her vast experience and knowledge, UTM would continue to advance and achieve greater heights.

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CONGRATULATORY REMARKS

I would also like to express my utmost gratitude to the former ProChancellor, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Yahya bin Tun Dato’ Dr. Hj. Awang for his invaluable contribution throughout his tenure as the ProChancellor.

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CONGRATULATORY REMARKS

My commendation also goes to Profesor Dr. Ahmad Kamal bin Idris and Profesor Dr. Shamsudin bin Hj. Mohd Amin for being conferred the Emeritus Professor title. This award is one of the highest academic recognition given by the university to a person for distinguished exemplary service to the University. Congratulations also to Tan Sri Azman bin Hashim for being conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Leadership Management.

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO UTM INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To our foreign students, my heartiest congratulations to all successful foreign graduates of UTM who have come from afar in search of knowledge and skills here. Today is a very special moment not only for you, but for your families too. My best wishes to all of you and wish you success and happiness in the future.

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO UTM INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

I hope UTM will always have a special place in your hearts, no matter where you are; and I also hope that you will come back and visit Malaysia again.

In future, I also hope to have more opportunities to meet you and to know and learn more about your heritage, your cultures and backgrounds, and about your countries.

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BECOMING COMPETITIVE GLOBAL PLAYERS

In meeting the demands of a borderless and challenging world, the capability and competitive edge of a job seeker are not merely represented by a degree scroll. Employers are becoming more discerning and selective. A capable person, who possesses noble character, is diligent and able to multitask, has a higher potential to be employed.

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MOVE FORWARD WITH THE STRENGTH OF KNOWLEDGE

I thus beseech all graduates present today to rise to the occasion and be ready to face your lives ahead. You should seize any employment opportunities that come your way and not be choosy.

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BEST WISHES

My hope is that all graduates will succeed and attain their dream job.

For those graduates pursuing further studies, I wish you all the best and to preserve in fulfilling the hopes of your parents and in achieving your aspirations.

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HEART-BREAKING INCIDENT

His Majesty Sultan and I are saddened over the recent fatal incident that involved the demise of a total of twenty-one students and two teachers at the Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah Centre, purportedly due to a fire caused by arson, a treacherous crime. What is even more worrying is the fact that the perpetrators are minors who are believed to be under the influence of drugs.

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HEART-BREAKING INCIDENT

I thus urge all parties to work together to monitor the movement and activity of our young. The young are inexperienced and easily influenced by immoral social activities. I urge UTM students to become involved in beneficial activities with teenagers, particularly at the secondary level, with the aim of assisting and motiving the teenagers, thereby helping to prevent drug abuse.

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ROLE IN ADDRESSING SOCIAL PROBLEMS

I would also like to beseech UTM, in its capacity as an international education and research centre, to play a more significant role in helping to address social problems. This may be achieved through community service programs, as well as activities that can benefit local communities.

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APPRECIATE YOUR PARENTS

The respective degree certificates received today are of significance to all graduates. The development, future, and legacy of our beloved country will be influenced and determined by the knowledge and values that you have attained. I therefore urge all graduates to always be grateful and remember the sacrifices made by your parents in ensuring your success. Be filial and honour, appreciate and love your parents as long as they live.

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EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION

Here, I would also like to express my appreciation to all ProChancellors, Chairman and Members of the University Board of Directors, UTM Vice-Chancellor, Senate Members, Academics, Professional and Administrative Staff, for shouldering and fulfilling their duties par excellence.

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BEST WISHES TO UTM

I pray to Allah Subhana Wa Taala to bestow tawfik and guidance to the entire community of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. May this university continue to advance and be blessed with barakah and remain in His mercy.

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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. ‫و ِ التوف ُق والهداية‬ ‫والسﻼم ليﲂ ورﲪةﷲ ورﰷته‬ WWW.UTM.MY