DR NOOR HISHAM RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE IN MEDICAL SCIENCES AT USIM 23RD CONVOCATION

NILAI, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- UCSI Healthcare Group chairman Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Medical Sciences at the 23rd Convocation of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) here today.

The honorary degree was presented by USIM Chancellor, Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud, who also declared the opening of the four-day convocation, running until Nov 28.

Also present were USIM Pro-Chancellors Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin Tuanku Muhriz and Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, as well as Vice-Chancellor Datuk Ts Dr Sharifudin Md Shaarani.

During the ceremony, Nasyrul Quran chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Latiff S. Mirasa received an Honorary Doctorate in Quranic and Sunnah Studies, while Prof Dr Fauzias Mat Nor from the Faculty of Economics and Muamalat was awarded the title of Emerita Professor.

Vice-Chancellor Sharifudin said Dr Noor Hisham was honoured for his outstanding contributions to the nation, particularly for his leadership, decisiveness, and wisdom during the COVID-19 pandemic, which earned public trust.

He added that Abdul Latiff’s recognition was for his role in transforming Malaysia’s first Quran transcription project and promoting Islamic art and Quranic printing globally.

Dr Noor Hisham, in his response, expressed gratitude and described the award as a recognition of all public health professionals who have served the nation with dedication.

“Over more than three decades in healthcare, I have witnessed various public health challenges, from infectious diseases like COVID-19 to mental health issues. This has taught me that service to the community is the true essence of the medical profession.

“Even during my tenure as Health director-general, I set aside one day a week for clinical and surgical work to serve the community,” he said.

USIM also presented the Royal Education Award (Pingat Jaya Cemerlang) to Bachelor of Qiraat Studies with Honours graduate Anas Azmi, 25, and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours graduate Ridhwan Ariffin, 24.

The convocation, comprising seven sessions, also saw 131 inaugural graduates from seven new programmes, including Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment, Master of Science in Built Environment, Master of Applied Dental Science, and Bachelor of Management with Tourism (Honours).

Also included were Bachelor of Health Industry Technology with Honours and Postgraduate Diploma in Syariah Judicial and Legal Practice at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) campus.

USIM also awarded a posthumous degree to Bachelor of Law graduate Nurul Athirah Othman, 24, who died of cancer on March 29. The award was received by her younger sister, Nurul Insyirah, 22.

A total of 3,631 graduates received degrees at this convocation, including 2,923 Bachelor’s degree holders, 504 Diploma recipients, 101 Master’s graduates, and 103 PhD recipients.

Themed ‘25 Years of USIM: Shaping Success, Creating Change’, the convocation coincides with USIM’s Silver Jubilee, highlighting the university’s 25-year commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation and human capital development.

-- BERNAMA