BANGKOK: Thailand’s Rangsit University (RUS) has presented Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad with an honorary doctorate in social leadership, business and politics.
The university presented the honorary doctorate to Mahathir at its 34th convocation at its main campus in Mueang Pathum Thani District, where some 5,950 of the university’s graduates are scheduled to receive their scrolls today.
Mahathir is the fourth high-profile public figure to be awarded the honorary doctorate by the university, after the late Princess Srinagarindra of Thailand; King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan (2009) and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan (2016).
In his keynote address, Mahathir said he was humbled by the recognition given by the university.
“I deeply value the recognition and I shall strive to contribute further to my people and nations across the globe.”
Also present at the ceremony was Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, government officials and representatives from Malaysian universities -FMT
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