Muhammad Syafiq, TVET graduate, receives Perodua Excellence Award

GAMBANG, 26 October 2024 – Although he was quite surprised to hear his name announced as the recipient of the Perodua Excellence Award at the 19th Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) Convocation Ceremony, Muhammad Syafiq Abdul Razak, 25, remains grateful that all his hard work has finally paid off.

Muhammad Syafiq, who is currently working as a Production Engineer at a CNC factory in Muar, Johor, is a graduate of the Bachelor of Technology Industrial Machining with Honours from the Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology (FTKPM).

He successfully achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.86.

According to Muhammad Syafiq, he did not expect to be chosen as the award recipient, considering the many other potential graduates, but he was grateful to have been selected at this convocation ceremony.

“The commitment I gave throughout my studies at UMPSA provided me with a wealth of knowledge that I can now apply in the working world.

“In fact, the lecturers have greatly helped me to improve not only my academic excellence but also my self-confidence and my level of employability.

“Therefore, I dedicate today’s success to all my family members,” he said.

He also expressed his appreciation for every encouragement and love given by his family, which enabled him to complete his studies at the university level, as he shared after the Fourth Session of the Convocation Ceremony yesterday.

The youngest of four siblings and the son of Abdul Razak Abdullah, 66, who is unemployed, and Khatijah Abdullah, 62, a housewife, Muhammad Syafiq mentioned that hardship in life was never a barrier for him to succeed.

Muhammad Syafiq’s excellence stood out as he achieved the Dean’s List Award for six consecutive semesters throughout his studies.

He also hopes that his success story can serve as an inspiration for today’s youth to keep striving to achieve excellence.

By: Siti Nur Azwin Zulkapri, Centre for Corporate Communications

Translation by: Dr.  Rozaimi  Abu  Samah, Faculty   of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology