His father was a labourer and the hardship that he faced had been the impetus to spur Hong Wai Siang, 24, to do well in his studies and to his surprise, all the struggles and burning the midnight oil was rewarded when he was named the recipient of Sapura Industrial Berhad Excellence Award.

He received his scroll and the award during Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 13th Convocation Ceremony held at UMP Gambang Campus on November 10 and 11, 2018.