Pro Chancellor: Protect good name of UiTM

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Graduates from Universiti Teknologi Mara ( UiTM) are told to protect the good name of the university.

The call came from UiTM Pro Chancellor Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmadshah Abdullah.

“UiTM alumni need to serve

UiTM alumni need to serve the community with ethics, dedication and commitment when they have secured jobs. Protect the good name of the university so it can go on to become an important higher learning institution for Bumiputeras.

the community with ethics, dedication and commitment when they have secured jobs. Protect the good name of the university so it can go on to become an important higher learning institution for Bumiputeras,” he said at the closing of UiTM’s 87th convocation at Dewan Jubli at the campus here yesterday.

A total of 356 students receiving their degrees and diplomas at the 87th convocation were among 1,438 students graduated from the university.

Ahmadshah said graduating was a starting point for the long journey (of life) that lay ahead.

“The university has prepared a platform for you and now it’s time for you to unleash your potential, and be ready to compete in your career,” he said.

The nation, he said, was aiming for dynamic and sustainable development by moving towards National Transformation 2050 ( TN50) and Industrialisation 4.0.

“With such a scenario in the country, you must be prepared to help the country economically and socially.”

UiTM Rector, Professor Dr Jamil Hamali was present.

Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmadshah Abdullah, UiTM Pro Chancellor

Ahmadshah (centre) and on his right, Prof Dato Dr Jamil Jamali engage with recipients of the Vice-Chancellor Award.

The graduates make their way to the stage to receive their scrolls.