UniMAP Receives MNC Preferred Graduate Award For Two Consecutive Years

ARAU, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has received the Multinational Corporation (MNC) Preferred Graduate Award for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025, said the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail.

The UniMAP Chancellor said the recognition underscored the university's key role in producing skilled graduates and meeting the needs of the country's high-tech industries.

"I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to the entire UniMAP community for receiving the MNC Preferred Graduate Award for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025," he said at the first session of UniMAP's 21st convocation at Dewan Tuanku Canselor, UniMAP's Pauh Putra campus, here today.

Also present was the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.

His Royal Highness said UniMAP should continue to strengthen its role as a higher education institution that produces competitive graduates with strong critical thinking skills who can drive development in Perlis and contribute to the nation's progress.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra also urged graduates to apply their knowledge and expertise to develop solutions that benefit society, enhance the country's competitiveness and promote knowledge-sharing for collective progress.

"The more knowledge one acquires, the greater the opportunities and responsibilities to contribute to the people and the nation," he said.

At the event, His Royal Highness announced the reappointment of Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen as UniMAP Pro-Chancellor.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra also conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering on Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai in recognition of his contributions to engineering, the semiconductor industry, education and talent development.

His Royal Highness presented the Royal Education Awards to Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering with Honours graduate Luqmanul Hakim Hidayat and Bachelor of Polymer Engineering with Honours graduate Kung Zhern Liang.

A total of 3,776 UniMAP graduates will receive their degrees and diplomas during seven sessions of the university's 21st convocation, which is being held over four days at the hall.

-- BERNAMA