KUALA LUMPUR: Graduates must be prepared to face an increasingly complex and challenging world, where moral decay, social issues, and the erosion of values have become growing concerns amid rapid technological advancement.
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Pro-Chancellor Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said future leaders must not only excel academically but also be grounded in strong moral character and religious values to navigate these challenges effectively.
“Graduates today are stepping into a world filled with complexities, where moral degradation and social ills are rampant, stemming from the weakening of personal identity as technology outpaces moral development.
“My advice to all graduates is this: do not merely become ambassadors of UniKL’s name and honour, but also the pride and hope of your parents and the nation,” he said in his address at the 22nd UniKL Convocation Ceremony today.
Asyraf, who is also Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman, reminded graduates to remain steadfast in their faith and principles.
“These are the qualities that will guide you to true success — a firm attachment to faith and integrity.”
Asyraf said UniKL’s graduate employability rate currently exceeds 97.4 per cent, reflecting the institution’s strong reputation among employers and industries.
“This proves that UniKL’s programmes go beyond traditional academics, integrating market needs through strategic collaboration with professional bodies and industries both locally and abroad,” he said.
He added that UniKL’s Unicare approach emphasises not just academic excellence but also personal development, advanced technical skills, and strong moral character.
“Graduates are the ambassadors of UniKL and Mara — individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also possess integrity and noble character,” he said.
He congratulated UniKL’s graduates, lecturers, and parents for their dedication and commitment, noting that the university continues to make Malaysia proud both nationally and internationally.
The 22nd UniKL Convocation Ceremony, held from Nov 1 to 5 at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, continues to serve as a platform to celebrate academic excellence and UniKL’s commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
A total of 6,872 graduates are being celebrated over the five-day event, comprising recipients of doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, diploma, and professional certificate qualifications in various fields, including engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, and entrepreneurship.
Today’s session saw 773 graduates receiving their degrees, representing various UniKL campuses including UniKL Business School (402), UniKL British Malaysian Institute (254), UniKL Malaysian Spanish Institute (68) and UniKL Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (49).
It also celebrated five Huffaz Technologist graduates from UniKL British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) who successfully completed their studies while memorising the Quran — a reflection of the balance between worldly knowledge and spiritual excellence.
In a statement, Mara said the convocation not only celebrates academic achievement but also reflects UniKL’s role as a Maea-owned higher education institution that continues to produce highly skilled Bumiputera professionals who can compete globally.
“UniKL remains committed to producing holistic graduates who possess not only technical and professional expertise but also ethics, patriotism, and the ability to uphold the names of Malaysia and Mara on the world stage.”
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