In conjunction with University Selangor’s 11th Convocation,
the University conferred Honorary Doctoral Degree — the University’s highest
accolade — to Dr. Ahmad Totonji, in recognition of his outstanding
contributions to education and community development. This is the first time in
the University history an Honorary Degree was bestowed. The degree was
conferred during the Main Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, November 5, 2015
at the University Main Campus in Bestari Jaya, Selangor.
Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), formerly known as Universiti Industri
Selangor was established on 23rd August 1999. Currently the University is
operating at two campuses; the sprawling 1000-acre Main Campus in Bestari Jaya
and the City Campus in Shah Alam. The establishment is in line with the State
Government's intention to make Selangor the leading regional education hub.
Selangor plays an active role in the delivery of higher education programmes in
order to enhance the development of human capital excellence. As one of the
earliest private institutions of higher learning (IPTS) in Malaysia, UNISEL is
unique as it is Malaysia's first state-owned university.
Dr. Ahmad Totonji in his acceptance speech thanked the University and
leadership of State of Selangor for honouring him with the prestigious
award. He affirmed that the future of
Malaysia is bright because of the dedicated leaders, scholars and graduating
students of UNISEL. He urged the graduates to work towards excellence ‘itqan’
and should not settle for anything else. Dr. Ahmad added that the struggle for
excellence must also be accompanied with patience, perseverance and optimism.
Dr. Ahmad defined optimism as always looking at the glass half full instead of
half empty. He also stressed for the graduates to carefully choose a group of
friends and work in a cohesive team. Dr. Ahmad attributed his success in his
endeavours to a team of friends who have struggled with him for the past 50
years. He said, “Without a team, I will not be able to achieve even 50% of what
I have achieved.”
During his stay at the University, Dr. Ahmad Totonji also delivered a
Premier Lecture to University Top Management, senior scholars and lecturers. A
special dinner was organized to honour Dr. Ahmad Totonji and was attended by
the Chief Minister of Selangor and other dignitaries. Dr. Ahmad also attended a
working meeting with Senior Management of the University to discuss on future
cooperation between IIIT and the University. Dr. Ahmad affirmed that he will
try his best to work together with the University and will provide all
necessary assistance and expertise as required from his side.
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