- Among other dignitaries, the graduation ceremony was attended by Her Royal Excellency Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom DK.
The happy students were handed their scrolls by Her Royal Excellency Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom DK.
Datuk Seri Idris Haron was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Youth Development.
The buoyant Limkokwing Choir sang dedication songs.
Dato Farah Khan, who received an Honorary Doctorate of Global Entrepreneurship, addressing the crowd.
Parents had travelled from all over the world to see their children graduate.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology recently held its graduation of over 1300 students from 65 countries worldwide. The ceremony was held on the 19th December, at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology recently held its graduation of over 1,300 students from 65 countries worldwide. The ceremony was held on the 19th December 2013 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
It was attended by, among other dignitaries, Her Royal Excellency Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom DK, Chief Minister of Melaka; Yab Datuk Seri Ir. Hj. Idris bin Hj. Haron, Founder and President of Melium Group; Dato Farah Khan, and Founder and President of Limkokwing University; Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing.
In opening the ceremony, Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing congratulated the graduates and thanked them for their perseverance and hard work. He said Limkokwing University graduates were “among the best trained and most talented youth in the world” and he was confident in their ability to make positive change as they entered the industry.
“It is young people who have been at the forefront of all recent ground breaking innovations,” he said.
He urged the graduates to explore the possibilities awaiting them in the world, saying they “held the ability of shaping the future in their hands.” He said they had it within them to bring transformation and development to their countries.
“In making your own footprints, you can bring about transformational change to the future of your own countries,” he said.
He also thanked the parents in attendance, many of whom had travelled from countries miles away, to see their children and loved ones graduate.
“The proudest people here must be the parents, I congratulate you, if not for you, we will not be here today,” he continued.
The excited crowd cheered enthusiastically as the graduates went on stage to receive their scrolls. Towards the end of the convocation, the University recognised those students who had shown outstanding qualities in various fields throughout their studies. The outstanding students received awards in four categories of: Dato Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak Award for Creativity and Innovation, Tan Sri Dato Sri Paduka Limkokwing Award for Leadership, Tan Sri Dato Sri Paduka Limkokwing Award for Excellence, and the Chancellor’s Award.
Taking the stage, one of the award winners, Maya Talpur from Pakistan, a graduate of Professional Design who won a Tan Sri Dato Sri Paduka Limkokwing Award for Leadership, said being in Limkokwing University has been an exciting journey for her, and she was ready to enter the industry.
“The industry out there is bigger than what is in the books, and lucky for me, in Limkokwing University, I have been exposed to industry expectations and standards, so I’m quite confident of my chances in the industry,” she said.
Another graduate, Marina Perepel from Russia, who graduated in Business Administration, said being in Limkokwing, she has discovered herself beyond the classroom, as the university actively encourages students to explore and express themselves.
“I have come to realize my true potential with Limkokwing University, I have discovered abilities that I did not know I had, I have gained a lot of confidence in myself, and I believe I have a lot to offer to the world now,” she said.
During the event, two inspirational attendants of the graduation ceremony were awarded honorary doctorates for their exemplary work in their respective fields.
Datuk Seri Idris Haron, who has been President of the World Youth Assembly since 2010, and has been actively working on youth empowerment with national youth councils across the world, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Youth Development. The degree was a recognition of the passion, commitment, and dedication with which he exude in youth empowerment.
When addressing the crowd after receiving his Doctorate, Datuk Idris said he was grateful to the University for the recognition of his work, and said Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing’s own youth development work is his greatest inspiration.
“My first steps towards youth development were grossly inspired by his outstanding success in this area,” he said about Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing.
He went on to say that Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing was most deserving to be Malaysia’s ‘Father of Innovation’, going on to call him “father of creative global education.”
He also applauded the University not only in education, but in its philanthropic work, mentioning the recent donations given to underprivileged children, and scholarship for the media in Botswana and Lesotho.
“This is the only university in Malaysia, be it private or public, that is creative and innovative, not only in education, but also in charity towards the people worldwide,” he continued.
Another honorary doctorate was bestowed upon Dato’ Farah Khan, a trendsetting entrepreneur who has put Malaysia in the forefront of the fashion industry by introducing Malaysian culture and heritage to the world. For her sharp business acumen, patriotism, and creativity, Dato’ Farah Khan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Global Entrepreneurship.
She said she was honoured to receive the doctorate from the prestigious Limkokwing University, known for its creativity and innovation.
“This doctorate means a huge deal to me, especially coming from Limkokwing University, which is renowned for its creativity, its innovation, outlook, its global focus, and most of all, its inspirational leadership,” she said.
She expressed gratitude towards the University for recognising her effort, and said she was inspired by Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing, who has been a source of encouragement to her, especially when she was starting out her brand.
“I wish to thank you, Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing, because its special people like you, who have made people like me,” she said.
She went on to encourage the graduates to be confident as they entered the industry, because they were already trained and capable of achieving whatever they set themselves to do.
“If I have one advice to give all the young people here today, is to never be intimidated by what is already around you, the world was built by people just like you, and you can make a difference,” she said.
The event was closed by the lively Limkokwing choir singing song dedications to the students and the parents for the work they have put towards the students finally making it to graduation.