A fantastically frenetic Limkokwing University semester came to fruition when over a thousand students from 67 countries received their undergraduate and postgraduate scrolls in a heartwarming ceremony at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on 19 December 2019.
The University chose the theme ‘Designing Your Future’ which emphasises going beyond gaining skills and acquiring degrees. It is about building the character of students, expanding their minds to understand the greater responsibilities that await them beyond the boundaries of the University.
Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Arif Temenggong Tengku Fahd Mua’adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, with the University’s Founding President, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing in attendance.
Recognising Outstanding Leadership
This year’s ceremony witnessed a conferment of two honorary doctorate recipients to the Honorable Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari who was awarded Honorary Doctorate in Leadership award, in recognition of his valuable contribution over 15 years into politics, and his outstanding ability in people management ― especially youth ― and perseverance towards managing the State of Selangor.
Dato’ Seri Amirudin who is also the Sungai Tua assemblyman, gave an inspirational speech to the graduating class, where he highlighted the importance of hard work and perseverance which saw him rise from a youth wing Vice Chief Division into the Selangor Menteri Besar.
“Opportunities are not just given to others, but it’s giving yourself the opportunity too. Giving yourself the opportunity to learn, to grow. If we don’t grow, we just end up a stone in someone else’s path,” he said.
Receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Entrepreneurship was the Chairman and Managing Director of Chaudhary Group Institute of Management (CGIM) Nepal, Arun Chaudhary. The award recognises his commendable contribution for the education in Nepal through their Institute, and outstanding strategic mindset, people management skills and philanthropy.
Students who had gone above and beyond expectations in their chosen fields received awards in five categories namely the Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing Award for Leadership, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing Award for Creativity and Innovation, Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence, University Colours Award for Ambassadorship, and Leaders of the Future Award.
President’s Message
Addressing the Class of 2019, Tan Sri Limkokwing thanked the graduates for their contribution to the University through the awards and records that they had won and achieved.
“Now let’s focus on the true heroes of today. May the footprints you are expected to make right around the world help make the world a better and more peaceful place,” said Tan Sri Limkokwing.
Among the graduates from 67 countries who received their scrolls was Anas Alhajjar of Syria who had earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management.
“The University’s approach to education gave us unmatched skills by exposing us to the industry standard of working while we were still studying, and providing equal opportunities for students from all walks of life regardless of their religion, race and culture,” he said.
Meanwhile, Santa Bahadur A/L Bir Bahador of Malaysia who had earned a Bachelor of Art (Hons) of Creative Imaging in Digital Photography, took the opportunity to thank the University for helping him change his life.
“Communication is one of the things I learned here and I am very grateful to Tan Sri Limkokwing, lecturers and friends who helped transform my life. This university welcomes disabled students with open arms,” he said.
Santa Bahadur received the Leader of the Future award from the University for his patience, skills and dedication he has shown during his studies at Limkokwing University.
Besides Santa, his friend, David Lee Huan Chern (Malaysia) who earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Animation was also awarded the same award, alongside 33 other students who also received their awards.
Harnessing Talent that Powers Industry
So far this year, over 10,000 students from Limkokwing University worldwide have graduated, unleashing an empowered pool of talented young people trained to meet and exceed industry expectations with skills in the latest technological advancements.
Limkokwing graduates are equipped with a global outlook and network, primed to take advantage of every opportunity in the age of globalisation.
Through these graduates, new skills that will be released into the global marketplace cover a wide range of disciplines for high-career incomes in the digital world. The tech-savvy programmes range from electrical and electronic engineering, mobile computing, games technology, cloud computing technology, digital media, and design innovation.
Limkokwing University - Where the World’s Most Creative Minds Come Together
Limkokwing University is the World’s Most Global University, with 30,000 students from over 160 countries studying at our campuses across Asia, Africa and Europe. This year, the University is set to establish more campuses in Uganda, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa.
It is this global mindset that sparks the creativity which drives the innovation that Limkokwing is famed for. The global environment at its flagship campus in Cyberjaya is where students experience the world’s cultures intermingle in the most unique way. Graduates take with them not only their hard earned degrees but a global mind set and a new sense of making the impossible possible.
