His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin, the Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, awarded an Honorary Degree to Professor Tan Eng Chye, the President of the National University of Singapore (NUS) at the 63rd Convocation Ceremony, which took place in Dewan Tunku Canselor.
Professor Tan Eng Chye, during the interview, said that as the President of the National University of Singapore, he is very honoured and humbled to receive an Honorary Degree from Universiti Malaya.
“UM and NUS share a common history; the inter-university Tuanku Canselor Golf Tournament, for example, has been running for over fifty years. But our relationship extends beyond the fairways. Through research and education, universities play an important role in human resource development, as well as in understanding the world and developing solutions to challenges.
“UM and NUS are both flagship public universities; we contribute to nation-building and shaping the future of our respective countries,” he added.
The opening session of the 63rd Convocation today was declared by His Royal Highness, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah, the Chancellor of Universiti Malaya. Universiti Malaya celebrated 8,326 graduates in the 63rd Convocation Ceremony in 15 sessions from 25th November to 2nd December 2023. Professor Tan Eng Chye played a direct role in supporting the Universiti Malaya Transformation Plan.
He established a partnership between NUS and UM, and among the efforts and initiatives implemented included expertise-sharing sessions between UM and NUS, research collaboration between the two universities by holding a researcher exchange program dedicated to UM, global collaboration, and building networks with UM at the highest level to drive the quality of higher education. In addition, he implemented various targeted initiatives to support researchers at UM, including the introduction of PhD Mobility and Scholarships programs. A compelling scholarship opportunity is extended to top candidates from the University of Malaya, enabling them to pursue their PhD studies at NUS. This has created opportunities for accomplished individuals to advance their higher education journey while fostering cross-cultural academic exchange.
The 63rd Convocation Ceremony also awarded an Honorary Degree to Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob, a well-known figure in public service with significant roles in the corporate sector.
