Limkokwing Founder’s Day commemorates the “celebration of life” of the late Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing
Limkokwing Founder’s Day commemorates the memory of the late Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing, the Founder of the University that had its origin way back in 1991.
To give the day’s “celebration of life” depth and meaning, about 200 children were specially invited to grace the occasion. They were from Pertubuhan Pusat Jagaan Limpahan Kasih, Rumah Anak Yatim dan Asnaf, Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Bimbingan At-Taqwa, Ruman Anak Yatim Mary and Maahad Tahfiz Darul Aida and accompanied by their respective principles Puan Siti Hajar Ismail, Norhayati Bt Wan Abib, Miss Mala and Ustaz Ariffin.
Most significantly, Founder’s Day was part of the late Founder’s passion for less-fortunate kids so they could strive to attain a brighter and better future through world-class education and skills training.
Also gracing the memorable occasion were distinguished VIPs, Puan Nor Suhaila Binti Saat, Pengarah Jabatan Khidmat Pengurusan, Majlis Perbandaran Sepang and Yang Berusaha ASP Mohamad Zaidi, Ketua Polis Balai Cyberjaya.
They were all welcomed by Limkokwing Vice President Dato Dania Wahab, Chairman of the Board of Governing Council Dato’ Raja Aznil Bin Raja Hisham and Vice-chancellor Dato’ Prof Dr Hj Mohd Razali Agus to a traditional Limkokwing hospitality from students, faculty members and staff.
Puan Nor Suhaila said, “Honestly, this is my first visit to Limkokwing University although I have been with Majlis Daerah Sepang for the past 23 years. I am happy to be part of the Limkokwing Founder’s Day celebrations today.”
ASP Mohamad Zaidi, the newly-appointed Cyberjaya Police Chief, also expressed his pleasure to be able to witness the Founder’s Day commemoration.
“It is an opportunity for me to experience the Limkokwing University campus environment since assuming my post as Ketua Polis Cyberjaya a month ago.”
He said he was happy “to be invited to join in the Founder’s Day celebration today to commemorate the memory of the late Tan Sri Limkokwing.”
On hand to keep the children comfortable and happy were Limkokwing students and faculty heads and staff. The orphans chatted merrily with our students who presented each one with a goodies bag and a special Limkokwing t-shirt. Later, they were ushered to the Hall of Fame where the first phase of the Founder’s Day celebration awaited them.
After the welcoming introduction, the children and other guests listened to the speeches by Limkokwing senior management.
In his speech, Dato’ Raja Aznil Bin Raja Hisham put it succinctly, “we are here to celebrate life” and added, “Ybhg Tan Sri Dato Sri Limkokwing’s life was a life well-lived.”
Motivating his young audience, Dato Raja Aznil said “creativity is in everyone” and this “power of creativity” can shape their future as global leaders.
In his speech, Vice-chancellor Dato’ Prof Dr Hj Mohd Razali Agus spoke about the late Founder’s accomplishments.
“On this day, it is good that we highlight the great contributions of the late Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing in philanthropic activities and the world of higher education, creativity, innovation, leadership, design and contributing to our homeland Malaysia, the African continent and globally.” Dato Razali added, “Tan Sri is also an artist, author, entrepreneur and innovator and was deservingly recognized by the Malaysian government as The Father of Innovation in Creative Education.”
After the speeches, the audience settled down to watch a series of videos about the late Tan Sri Limkokwing’s 50 years of Transforming Lives Transforming Nations, compilation of his most inspiring speeches, and the Limkokwing International Cultural Festival. It gave viewers a rare glimpse of the late Founder’s lifetime contribution to education, society and nation-building.
After a quick lunch break, the highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the Limkokwing Founder’s Scholarship to the four orphanages. Tan Sri Limkokwing is well-known and respected for his philanthropic contribution to society through scholarships he has awarded to the needy since the inception of Limkokwing University in 1991.
Most significantly, the scholarships were in memory of the Founder who dedicated his life to giving deserving students a “second chance” to acquire world-class education at Limkokwing University and also to empower them with industry tools and career-enhancing opportunities.
Later, it was time for group photographs and then back to Plaza for more games and fun activities.
The children had a good time etching their handprints on the board. Aminah Sadah bte Mohd Nizam from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Putra Perdana expressed her delight, “I am so happy to leave my handprint for the sake of sweet memories.”
Another young man, Mohd Elfi, 17, Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Bimbingan At-Taqwa said, “The videos on Tan Sri Limkokwing are very inspiring. He is a creative person. I prefer to study Games because it involves creative thinking, imagination and also fun.”
Soon, it was time to say goodbye. The Limkokwing students saw the children and teachers off as they boarded the buses to their respective homes.
