Eminent Malay personality in Penang conferred honorary doctorate award
KUALA NERUS: An eminent Malay personality in Penang, Tan Sri Datuk Mohd Yussof Latif was yesterday awarded an honorary doctorate in management and administration at the 4th convocation of University College Bestari (UCB) in Terengganu.
The president of the Association of Penang Malays received the award from UCB pro-chancellor Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom.
In his acceptance speech, Mohd Yussof said he hoped more youths would participate in voluntary works as it could instil the patriotic spirit.
“Volunteerism is a value that should be maintained and be the thrust of strength, especially for UCB students and graduates. Hence, the need for education on volunteerism to be harnessed, ” he said.
Meanwhile, met by Bernama later, he said it was time for UCB to collaborate with various institutions in the field of volunteerism.
Mohd Yussof, who is the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Malay Eminent Personality Award, also suggested UCB to carry out collaborations with various quarters to provide skills training for women.
A total of 607 UCB graduates received their degree or diploma scrolls yesterday.
Meanwhile, Tengku Dewi Ahdiyaty Tengku Ahmad Mazlin, who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic finance (Honours), was awarded the Executive Chairman Gold Award, while three other graduates were named the recipients of the Best Graduates Award. — Bernama