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Nor Afifah, daughter of UMP professor, receives Vice-Chancellor Award

PAYA BESAR, August 6, 2022 - The daughter of Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) lecturer, Professor Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim, Nor Afifah Abdullah, 24, received the Vice-Chancellor Award at the UMP 16th Convocation Ceremony which took place at the UMP Sports Complex, Gambang Campus.

Graduand of Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Energy & Environmental) with Honours received the award from the UMP Pro-Chancellor, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Abi Musa Asa’ari Mohamed Nor in the first session.

Cancer does not stop Amira from achieving success, receives University Gold Award

PAYA BESAR, 6 August 2022 – When it was confirmed that she had muscle tissue cancer or rhabdomyosarcoma in the early semester of her study, Amira Abdul Talib, 29, felt that it had increased the burden on the family.

“My family is not from a simple circle and we live from hand to mouth.

“My main goal in pursuing my study is to learn and work to help my family.

“When I was tested like this, for God's sake, I was really not strong,” she said.

Datuk M. Asojan receives Lifelong Learning Professional Award

PAYA BESAR, 6 August 2022 – Despite being busy with his essential duties as Vice President of Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) and Unit Manager, the situation was not a hindrance for this Durian Tunggal-born to achieve success.

Datuk M. Asojan s/o Muniyandy who started his career as a teacher in December 1989 has been involved in the insurance field on a part-time basis.

After 10 years of teaching, he chose to resign and engaged full-time in insurance in 2000.

Don’t be afraid and run away from challenges, secret of Thiew Jih Herng’s success, recipient of UMP Chancellor Award

PAYA Besar, 6 August 2022 – “Do not be afraid and always welcome and do not run from challenges because you do not know what you are capable of,” said Thiew Jih Herng, 25, graduand of B.Eng (Hons.) Civil Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP).

The second of four siblings currently serves as a Civil Engineer at TWT Design Sdn. Bhd. did not expect to receive the Chancellor Award from the UMP Pro-Chancellor, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. (Dr.) Abi Musa Asa’ari Mohamed Noor at the UMP 16th Convocation Ceremony today.

One degree, a thousand memories for Robiatul

KUANTAN, 20 March 2022 – Hailed from Raub Pahang, Robiatul Adawiyah Sapia’i, 26 proved a farmer’s child could pursue study at the university level and excel in her career.

This Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours graduand was grateful when she was selected to receive the Professor Dato’ Dr. Mashitah Mohd Yusoff Award at the recent Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 15th Convocation Ceremony.

Nurul daughter of tailor recipient of Telekom Excellence Award

KUANTAN, 17 March 2020 - Her mother’s tenacity and perseverance became the driving force and inspiration for Nurul Md Yunus, 26, who was selected to receive the Telekom Malaysia Berhad Excellence Award at the Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 15th Convocation Ceremony recently.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Material Technology with Honours graduand said her mother’s determination to make a living by sewing clothes to raise her four siblings made her excel in her study.

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