ADDRESS BY YANG BERBAHAGIA TAN SRI DATIN PADUKA SITI SADIAH BINTI SHEIKH BAKIR PRO-CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 59TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA WWW.UTM.MY
بسم ا الرح ن الرحي السل م عليك ورح ة ا وبركهته and greetings
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SALUTATION
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Pro-Chancellors and wife Yang Berbahagia Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar, Naib Canselor Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and wife University Board of Directors, Senate Members, Senior Officials, Distinguished Guests, Parents and Graduates WWW.UTM.MY
GRATITUDE TO ALLAH S.W.T
Alhamdulillah, I am grateful to Allah SWT for it is with His benevolence and blessings that we are able gather in this splended Dewan Sultan Iskandar to celebrate the success of UTM graduates at this 59th Convocation Ceremony
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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS My commendation goes to Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Azman bin Hashim on being conferred an Honorary Doctorate and Yang Berbahagia Dr. Ahmad Kamal bin Idris and Dr. Shamsudin bin Haji Mohd Amin for being conferred the Emeritus Professor title. Congratulations also to all UTM graduates for successfully attaining their respective degree certificates WWW.UTM.MY
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
I would also like to applaud all lecturers, parents and family members as well as the entire university community who are all integral to the success of the graduates
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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
This is indeed an auspicious and historic day that has been awaited by all graduating students, following their determination and diligence in attaining a UTM degree I believe this Convocation Ceremony, held in this splendid hall is a meaningful event to both graduates and parents WWW.UTM.MY
UTM AS A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION If viewed from the historical perspective, the role of UTM as a knowledge institution is indeed very significant, particularly in the development of the nations’ professional human resources. UTM’s role in producing technocrats in various fields of knowledge has begun since UTM’s inception as a Technical College, then elevated to the National Technology Institute and now recognized as an autonomous Research University (RU) located in Johor and fully support by State Government of Johor
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NATIONAL LEADERSHIP LEVEL
Transformation at the national leadership level as well as at UTM has witnessed the successful implementation of the country's higher education agenda UTM remains fully committed to leading innovation towards global prosperity. This could be seen through the formulation of the UTM Strategic Plan, namely, the UTM Global Plan that is now entering its third phase
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TRASNFORMATION OF THE NATION’S HIGHER EDUCATION
Transformation of the nation's higher education has further driven UTM to position itself internationally through collaborative networking with leading local and global organizations, agencies and institutions of higher learning
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QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
Thus, I would like to congratulate the entire UTM community for achieving such a great recognition. My commendation to UTM for being ranked Top 50 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2018 and Top 1% Universities in Asia. Indeed, this chain of success is a result of the unwavering effort and collaboration of all parties, which is very much aligned with the slogan of the State of Johor, Muafakat itu Berkat (Consensus leads to Barakah) WWW.UTM.MY
EFFORT LEADS TO SUCCESS
I believe that upon graduation, graduates will join the work force and start a new life. Thus, I would like to urge all graduates to strive diligently in shouldering your respective duties. Let us not forget the adage "effort leads to success" instilled in us since young. And do not forget to be patient in life that will always be filled with challenges. Armed with knowledge and soft skills, together with the distinct UTM brand, I believe all UTM graduates have a unique competitive edge WWW.UTM.MY
RESPECT AND APPRECIATE
My advice to graduates is to attain barakah from the knowledge gained, to respect and appreciate people around us who have made invaluable contributions towards our success, particularly our parents, teachers and lecturers. Indeed, the barakah of knowledge comes from the sincerity of parents and teachers in imparting their knowledge to us
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WORD OF WISDOM
Allow me to quote from our National Laureate, the late Dato’ (Dr.) Usman Awang for graduates to ponder; “Dapatkan keberanian hidup baru, dari kekuatan hati dan ketinggian ilmu.” (Obtain the courage for a new life by being valiant, resolute and knowledgeable) WWW.UTM.MY
CLOSING
I end my speech by once again congratulating all graduating students. Well done! Thank you, Wabillahi taufik walhidayah wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. WWW.UTM.MY