Speech tan sri saadiah 29 april 2018

ADDRESS BY YANG BERBAHAGIA TAN SRI DATIN PADUKA SITI SADIAH BINTI SHEIKH BAKIR PRO-CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 60th CONVOCATION CEREMONY UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

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SALUTATION

Yang Berbahagia Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Senate Members, Senior Officials, Distinguished Guests, Parents and Feted Graduates.

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GRATITUDE TO ALLAH SWT

Alhamdulillah, I am grateful to Allah SWT for it is with His benevolence and blessings that we are able gather in this splendid Dewan Sultan Iskandar to celebrate the success of UTM graduates at this 60th Convocation Ceremony.

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO RECIPIENTS OF HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE AND EMERITUS PROFESSOR

My commendation goes to Professor Kyosuke Nagata, President of the University of Tsukuba on being conferred an Honorary Doctorate and Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad bin Darus and Professor Emeritus Prof. Sr. Omar bin Munir for being conferred the Emeritus Professor title.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO UTM GRADUATES

Heartiest congratulations also goes to all UTM graduates for successfully attaining their respective degree certificates.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE INTEGRAL TO THE SUCCESS OF GRADUATES

I would also like to applaud all lecturers, parents and family members as well as the entire university community who are all integral to the success of the graduates.

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CONVOCATION AS A MEANINGFUL CEREMONY

This is indeed an auspicious and historic day that has been much awaited by all graduating students following their determination and diligence in attaining a UTM degree. I believe this Convocation Ceremony, held in this splendid hall is a meaningful event to both graduates and parents.

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UTM AS A WORLD RENOWNED HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION

UTM has been witness to the success of the country's higher education agenda. In years to come, UTM will remain committed in leading innovation towards global prosperity. Transformation of the nation's higher education has thrust UTM into the internationally area, achieved through collaborative networking with leading companies, agencies and world renowned higher learning institutions.

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COMMENDATION TO UTM

Thus, I would like to congratulate the entire UTM community for achieving such great recognition. My commendation to UTM for being ranked 53 in the QS World University Rankings by Faculty Engineering and Technology.

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STRIVE FORWARD DILIGENTLY

I believe that upon graduation, graduates will join the work force and start a new life. Thus, I would like to urge all graduates to strive diligently in shouldering your respective duties. Each respective graduate should be resolute in the notion that success should not stop thus so far. Hold on to the mind set of success and feelings of euphoria to further propel your future potential.

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BUILD A LIFE SIGNIFICANT TO HUMANITY

Make an effort to build a life that is significant to humanity. Be patient with the challenges in life. Armed with knowledge and soft skills, together with the renowned UTM brand, I believe you have a unique advantage.

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IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY

In seeking employment, apart from knowledge and skills, INTEGRITY is also of utmost importance, and is very much sought after by employers from both the Government and Private sectors. Warren Buffet, who is a successful American investor said, “In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy.

And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.”

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IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY

Thus, practise high integrity and honesty in any area of employment.

May Allah keep you safe and bless you. The following words of my late father continue to resonate in my mind, "Do not take anything that is not ours, even if it is only five cents. However, if the five cents is rightfully ours, then we have the right to demand for it. " WWW.UTM.MY

THE BARAKAH OF KNOWLEDGE

My advice to graduates is to attain barakah from the knowledge gained, to respect and appreciate people around us who have made invaluable contributions towards our success, particularly our parents, teachers and lecturers. Indeed, the barakah of knowledge comes from the sincerity of parents and teachers in imparting their knowledge to us.

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CLOSING

I end my speech by once again congratulating all graduating students.

Well done!

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INSPIRATIONAL POEM Padi segemal kepuk di hulu, Sirih di hilir merekap junjungan,

Kepalang duduk menuntut ilmu, Pasir sebutir jadikan intan.

(In the quest for knowledge, a tiny particle of sand should be polished to become a gem)

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INSPIRATIONAL POEM Terang bulan di malam sepi,

Cahaya memancar ke pangkal kelapa, Hidup di dunia buatlah bakti,

Kepada ibubapa, bangsa dan negara.

(Lead a meaningful and exemplary life, contributing to your parents and the nation)

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