UM’S historical chronology book launched

KUALA LUMPUR: University of Malaya ( UM) set history in motion when its chairman, Tan Sri Arshad Ayub, launched a book on its historical chronology here yesterday.

The book, `University of Malaya 1949-1985: Its Establishment, Growth and Development’, is based on past records, personal observation and recollection of its former registrar, Lim Chung Tat.

Lim was registrar from 19671985.

Arshad said: “We are thankful and appreciate Lim’s work because by knowing our history, we will be able to understand the present and prepare for a better future.”

During the book launch at the university campus in Petaling Jaya today, Arshad also praised Lim’s dedication in writting the book despite his disabilities.

“His lack of hearing, eye sight and limited ability to type did not stop him from writing the book and sharing his experience with the younger generation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Lim, 83, said the 465-page book was written to give recognition to those who had contributed to the development of the prestigious university.

“I started writing in 2009. I was at the Zaaba library here in campus from 6am to 1pm, six days a week for four years, and most of the information in the book came from my memory,” he said.

He plans to write another book on the university’s medical centre, University of Malaya Medical Centre or UMMC. — Bernama