MALACCA: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) Chancellor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob called on engineering graduates to drive the nation’s economy in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
He said the success of research efforts by engineering specialists had helped Malaysia remain as the world’s primary producer of rubber, palm oil, cocoa and pepper.
“Besides that, continuous efforts in research and development will boost agricultural resources, food production technology and advancements in the field of health,” he said at UTeM’s 7th convocation ceremony recently.
Bright future: Wong (left) dan Saiful Izzat with their scrolls and awards at the convocation. Mohd Khalil, who is also the Yang Dipertua Negeri, wants UTeM to encourage the transfer of technology from developed countries until Malaysia is able to handle cutting-edge technology with the best human capital.
A total of 1,502 graduates received their scrolls a the two-day that started last week.
Among them were Saiful Izzat Mat Zahari, 23, and Wong Kok Hong, 25, who were presented with the Royal Education Award during the event.
Saiful Izzat, who graduated with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.66 for his Bachelors Degree in Mechatronics Engineering with Honours, dedicated the award to his parents whom he said were his pillars of strength during his four years of study.
Wong attributed good time management between academics and co-curricular activities as the recipe for his success in obtaining his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
“This is the best achievement in my life so far and it is motivation for me to continue learning at a higher level,” said Wong, who graduated with a CGPA of 3.87 and has been offered a programme development engineer’s post in Penang.
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