USM HOSTS ALUMNI AND INDUSTRY GRAND DINNER 2024 TO HONOUR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) hosted its inaugural Alumni and Industry Grand Dinner 2024 yesterday, bringing together alumni and industry leaders to honour their invaluable contributions to the university's 55-year journey of growth and excellence.
USM vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed said the university has produced an estimated 200,000 alumni since its establishment in 1969.
"Many have achieved success and upheld the university's motto of, 'Kami Memimpin' (We Lead). USM alumni continue to make meaningful contributions to the community, whether by supporting their alma mater or excelling across diverse sectors and fields.
"We are proud to nurture exceptional alumni and rise to the challenge of producing job creators. These individuals have created numerous career opportunities for society, particularly in the industrial sector," he said in a statement today.
Held at the World Trade Centre, the event was attended by 400 guests. Also present was Melaka Governor, Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam.
Abdul Rahman announced that Mohd Ali was conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Development Economics by USM, honouring him as an alumnus who embodies the university's motto, Kami Memimpin, through his remarkable achievements.
"The award is a token of appreciation and recognition by the university for his significant contributions to the field of economics, as well as earning various accolades at national and international levels," he emphasised.
USM also presented Alumni Icon Awards to individuals who have made a significant impact on professionalism, community, and the university.
The recipient of the Alumni Perdana Award was Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) executive vice president Datuk Ishak Mohamed, who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science in 1985 through USM's School of Distance Education.
Meanwhile, the Alumni Muda Harapan award was presented to Khairul Hafez Yunus @Hamid, a TV host with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), who was a Political Science graduate in 2018.
The Alumni and Industry Grand Dinner 2024 was jointly organised by USM's Student Development Affairs and Alumni Division; Industry and Community Network Division, and Alumni Association.
The objectives of the event are to enable USM alumni to give back to their alma mater, strengthen the university's connections with alumni and industry, as well as to recognise and appreciate alumni and strategic partners who have made significant contributions to the university's development.
The event was also to celebrate USM's recent industry recognition as the Graduates' Choice University during the recent Graduates' Choice Awards organised by Talentbank.
-- BERNAMA
