“People who succeed in life are those who see the direction. Strength comes not only from a physical standpoint alone, but it comes from the spirit of never give up.”

This saying is the life philosophy of Datuk Mokhtar Samad, 73, who is the Honourable Advisor for the Malaysian Bumiputera Contractors Association (PKBM).

His busy career in the construction field since 46 years ago is not an obstacle for him to gain knowledge at UMP.

Muhammad Nur Alif Re'dzuan, 24, quitted his job as a programmer and graphic designer in a company based in Cyberjaya to look after his father, Re'dzuan Yusof, 59, who underwent a brain surgery due to aneurysm last April.

The story of this graduate of Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) went viral in social media.

“As the eldest of two, it is my responsibility to look after my father.

By                   : NUR SA'ADATUL AFZAN JUSOH, CORPORATE COMMUNICATION 
                          DIVISION
Translation by: AMINATUL NOR MOHAMED SAID, FACULTY OF COMPUTING

Time management is the key to the success for Pahang-born Nasrul Arif Zakaria, 23, Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours who holds the Dean's Award every semester.

The happiness can be clearly seen on the faces of 117 Orang Asli students from four primary schools around Pekan and Bera when they participate in the Empower Edu-Tour Programme at the Pahang Public Library on November 20, 2019.

They were students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bukit Gemuruh, SK Iskandar, SK Bukit Rok and SK Permatang Keledang.

Although his work as a special officer to His Royal Highness Sultan of Pahang kept him busy most of the time, it did not stop Ahmad Norbadelin Abdul Murad, 50, from completing his Executive Master in Project Management together with his beloved wife, Zuriati Hassan, also 50, who completed her Executive Master in Business Management.

Both Ahmad Norbadelin and Zuriati work at the same place – the Office of His Royal Highness of Sultan of Pahang, and both did their executive masters’ programme at UMP Advanced Education.

Translation by: NADIRA HANA AB HAMID, FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING AND 
                         MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

"To succeed, we need to focus and believe in ourselves. There is always obstacles in our path, but we need to go extra mile to achieve what we dream for,” said Chew Wi Kang, the recipient for Perodua Excellence Award at the Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 14th Convocation Ceremony.

Translation by: NADIRA HANA AB HAMID, FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING AND 
                         MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
It is definitely the sweetest memory for two roommates to share the stage during the first session of the 14th UMP Convocation Ceremony held at the Sports Complex, Gambang Campus today.

Photos by: ALUWI MOHD SIKAH, CENTRE FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND    
                  DEVELOPMENT 

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) graduate, Nor Syahirah Mahmudin, 23 – one of this year’s recipients of the Yayasan Pahang Award at the university’s recent 14th Convocation – humbly attributed her secret to success to her consistent daily practice of the voluntary Islamic prayers of Dhuha and Tahajjud.