Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has congratulated Universiti Malaya’s Department of Chinese Studies for its contribution to the success and growth of the university and its faculties in upholding and strengthening the legacy of pursuing knowledge and promoting cultural heritage.
“You have sent your best youths to the university, provided scholarships, accepted students as your interns, provided generous research grants for academics and funded a variety of projects over the past six decades.
“Your commitment and dedication have played a pivotal role in complementing the quality education envisioned by our country and the institution,” Bernama quoted him as saying.
Speaking at the gala dinner in conjunction with the department’s 60th anniversary, His Majesty told universities not to forget the important role of education in promoting harmony, unity and progress in this country.
He said this is because universities play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Malaysia and it is their collective responsibility to ensure that they continue to excel.
Touching on UM, His Majesty said the university has consistently demonstrated excellence in the field of education and research.
“It brings me immense joy to learn of UM's remarkable achievement of attaining the rank of the third-best university in Southeast Asia, and the top eight universities in all of Asia, according to the 2023 rankings. This is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire university community,” he said.
His Majesty also acknowledged the sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, who is UM’s chancellor, for being an unwavering supporter of education and the pursuit of knowledge in the nation.
“I truly admire His Royal Highness' lifelong fervour in pushing the boundaries of knowledge, which is upheld as the mission of this university as well,” he said.
Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah also graced the event, which was held at Dewan Tunku Canselor, UM.
Meanwhile, organising committee chairperson Chan Kong Choy, in his speech, said the department was established with three main objectives - strengthening the learning of the Chinese language, researching and promoting Chinese culture, and facilitating the exchange of cultures among ethnic groups. - Mkini
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