UNIRAZAK Honours 13 Exceptional Graduates at Its 24th Convocation Ceremony
Released on: Friday, 19 Dec 2025 2:27PM
Photo Caption - The Chancellor’s Award, UNIRAZAK’s highest student honour, was presented to Ahmad Zulhilmi bin Mohamad Shaikhani, a Bachelor of Business Administration of graduate from Bank Rakyat School of Business, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (BRSBITE) whose journey reflects excellence without compromise.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) proudly honoured exceptional student achievements at its 24th Convocation Ceremony, celebrating recipients of prestigious Graduation Awards across both sessions. The awards reflect not only academic excellence, but also leadership, resilience, industry readiness, and the values that define the UNIRAZAK community.
Across both sessions of its convocation, UNIRAZAK conferred a total of 13 Graduation Awards, each representing a distinct form of excellence shaped through academic, leadership, and service. Far from being symbolic titles, these awards are the result of structured evaluation frameworks, faculty recommendations, and sustained student commitment reflecting UNIRAZAK’s holistic approach to talent development.
Speaking on the significance of this year’s Graduation Awards, YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin, Vice Chancellor of UNIRAZAK, said, “This year’s Graduation Awards carry special meaning as we extend recognition across the broader UNIRAZAK community, including award recipients from Sabah and Sarawak. We are also proud to see award recipients who are growing into future educators and practitioners through our TVET pathway. It is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere and UNIRAZAK’s role is to nurture, recognise, and elevate it.
Speaking on the significance of this year’s Graduation Awards, YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin, Vice Chancellor of UNIRAZAK, said, “This year’s Graduation Awards carry special meaning as we extend recognition across the broader UNIRAZAK community, including award recipients from Sabah and Sarawak. We are also proud to see award recipients who are growing into future educators and practitioners through our TVET pathway. It is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere and UNIRAZAK’s role is to nurture, recognise, and elevate it.
At the pinnacle of this recognition is Ahmad Zulhilmi bin Mohamad Shaikhani, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) from Bank Rakyat School of Business, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (BRSBITE), whose presence on campus has been both transformative and enduring. His journey at UNIRAZAK has been defined by leadership exercised with integrity and communication delivered with confidence, inspiring trust across the university community and beyond. From mentoring incoming students to leading student organisations, representing UNIRAZAK on national platforms, and contributing to community-focused initiatives, he consistently demonstrated professionalism, sound judgement, and a strong sense of responsibility. His professional development progressed alongside his studies, reflecting his ability to apply academic learning effectively in real-world settings and exemplifying the holistic excellence UNIRAZAK seeks to cultivate in its graduates.
The Chancellor’s Award celebrates holistic impact across the university community, while the Vice Chancellor Award recognises a graduate whose journey reflects focused academic engagement complemented by excellence that is consistent, reliable, and grounded in academic integrity and professional discipline.
The Vice Chancellor Award is conferred upon Mohd Ammar Akmal bin Mohd Mazri, a graduate of the Bachelor of Management (Honours) from the BRSBITE. His journey is defined by balance between intellectual pursuit and active involvement, demonstrating a graduate who approaches learning with seriousness while remaining engaged with the wider campus environment. Through perseverance and dedication to growth, he exemplifies the values of academic integrity and personal accountability that this award seeks to honour.
From academic distinction, the convocation proceeds to recognise excellence shaped by character and leadership in practice. The CEO Award is conferred upon individuals who demonstrate the ability to translate knowledge into meaningful contribution, guided by professionalism, responsibility, and principled conduct. Among them, Siti Wahidah binti Nazaruhdin, Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM) of Early Childhood Care & Development Supervision, represents the strength of the TVET pathway through Akademi TVET UNIRAZAK (ATUR), where progress is built through applied skill, discipline, and determination.
A university thrives when learning is enriched by participation, service, and shared experience. As the convocation continues, attention turns to those whose contributions shaped the fabric of campus life through presence, initiative, and commitment to the student community. The Student Life Award is awarded to Mustafizur Rahman bin Abdul Muthalib, a Bachelor of Accounting graduate whose journey exemplifies balance between academic dedication and meaningful engagement beyond formal study. His experience reflects a well-rounded university life shaped by intellectual pursuit alongside active contribution to the student community, embodying UNIRAZAK’s belief that future-ready graduates are formed through both learning and lived experience.
The convocation now ascends to excellence demonstrated at the postgraduate level, where experience, scholarship, and leadership converge. The Tun Razak Graduate School (TRGS) Best Student Award recognises individuals who demonstrate outstanding postgraduate performance, professional credibility, and meaningful contribution to their respective fields. In this spirit, Wan Norliza binti Wan Bidin, a Master of Business Administration graduate, was recognised for excellence that extends beyond the classroom: a structural engineering leader, the Founder and CEO of Tia Zalikha Trading, and Second Place winner of the 2025 Usahanita Digital competition organised by the Selangor State in collaboration with Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS). Her professional standing is further affirmed through credentials including Professional Engineer (BEM) and ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE), alongside her role as a valuator with the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC).
As the convocation continues, recognition is extended across faculties. The BRSBITE Best Student Award is awarded to S. Visalan a/l S. Sivanasan, a graduate of the Bachelor of Management. His achievement stands as a dignified affirmation of UNIRAZAK’s inclusiveness where merit is recognised with fairness, and excellence is celebrated in all its forms. In honouring his accomplishment, UNIRAZAK also reinforces that distinction inspires not only the individual who receives it, but also the broader community who sees what is possible.
From business and management, the convocation turns to governance and public service. The Tun Ahmad Sarji School of Government and Public Services (TASSGPS) Best Student Award is presented to Shaik Muhammad Irfan bin Shaik Wahid, a Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Public Policy (Honours) graduate whose journey reflects holistic excellence. A respected student leader, he held key roles in the Student Representative Council and Social Science Club, actively engaged with industry partners, supported peers, and represented UNIRAZAK at national and international level, embodying the values of leadership, service, and intellectual depth upheld by the school.
Excellence within the professional disciplines is further recognised through the School of Accounting and Taxation Best Student Award, awarded to Mas Dalila binti Maskuri, a Bachelor of Accounting graduate and PNB Scholar. Her journey reflects consistency, discipline, and professional ambition, marked by strong academic performance and notable success in CPA Australia. Her recognition affirms UNIRAZAK’s strength in producing graduates who are academically grounded and professionally certified.
In the field of education, the School of Education and Humanities (SEH) Best Student Award is conferred upon Aliah Afiqah binti Azhar, a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) graduate. Her journey embodies the school’s commitment to developing educators who are intellectually rigorous, empathetic, and values-driven qualities essential to shaping future generations.
In a historic milestone, this convocation extends recognition across region, reinforcing UNIRAZAK’s commitment to nationwide inclusion. For the first time, Graduation Awards are presented to students from Sabah and Sarawak. The Best Regional Centre Student Award (Sabah) is awarded to Dayang Nur Asimah Aqidah binti Darikah, while the Best Regional Centre Student Award (Sarawak) is presented to Deirdre Bunjai Bucking, both Bachelor of Education (Honours) graduates whose achievements reflect dedication, consistency, and regional excellence.
From regional recognition, the convocation proceeds to honour excellence across academic pathways. The Best Diploma Student Award is awarded to Divyana a/p Parasu, a Diploma in Early Childhood Education graduate whose commitment and academic distinction set her apart at diploma level. Her achievement reinforces the University’s belief that excellence is cultivated across all pathways, and that diploma graduates play a vital role in shaping skilled, values-driven professionals.
The convocation concludes its awards with recognition rooted in creativity, resilience, and applied excellence. The Best ATUR Student Award is conferred upon Siti Hajar binti Anuar, a Malaysia Skills Certificate (SKM) of Graphic Design (Digital) graduate whose journey is both inspiring and forward-looking. Through exceptional focus, creativity, and professionalism, she demonstrated the strength of creative education delivered through an industry-aligned TVET model affirming its dignity, relevance, and long-term value in a rapidly evolving digital era.
Anchored in the theme “Breaking Through”, these recipients reflect UNIRAZAK’s mission to develop graduates who rise beyond limitations and lead with purpose. Together, the 13 Graduation Award recipients embody UNIRAZAK’s core values of HEROES: Humble, Empathic, Resilient, Organised, Enterprising, and Sagacious. Their journeys reflect UNIRAZAK’s mission to produce graduates who are not only accomplished in knowledge, but principled in character, adaptable in outlook, and ready to lead with purpose in an increasingly complex world.
SOURCE: Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Nur Dini Mohd Nadzri
Public Relations and Branding Specialist
Branding & Communications
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
Tel: +603 2730 7000 / +603 2730 7109
Email: nurdini@unirazak.edu.my
Name: Nur Ellyna Aziera Azizi
Public Relations and Digital Specialist
Branding & Communications
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
Tel: +603 2730 7000 / +603 2730 7185
Email: ellyna@unirazak.edu.my
--BERNAMA
Across both sessions of its convocation, UNIRAZAK conferred a total of 13 Graduation Awards, each representing a distinct form of excellence shaped through academic, leadership, and service. Far from being symbolic titles, these awards are the result of structured evaluation frameworks, faculty recommendations, and sustained student commitment reflecting UNIRAZAK’s holistic approach to talent development.
Speaking on the significance of this year’s Graduation Awards, YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin, Vice Chancellor of UNIRAZAK, said, “This year’s Graduation Awards carry special meaning as we extend recognition across the broader UNIRAZAK community, including award recipients from Sabah and Sarawak. We are also proud to see award recipients who are growing into future educators and practitioners through our TVET pathway. It is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere and UNIRAZAK’s role is to nurture, recognise, and elevate it.
Speaking on the significance of this year’s Graduation Awards, YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin, Vice Chancellor of UNIRAZAK, said, “This year’s Graduation Awards carry special meaning as we extend recognition across the broader UNIRAZAK community, including award recipients from Sabah and Sarawak. We are also proud to see award recipients who are growing into future educators and practitioners through our TVET pathway. It is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere and UNIRAZAK’s role is to nurture, recognise, and elevate it.
At the pinnacle of this recognition is Ahmad Zulhilmi bin Mohamad Shaikhani, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) from Bank Rakyat School of Business, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (BRSBITE), whose presence on campus has been both transformative and enduring. His journey at UNIRAZAK has been defined by leadership exercised with integrity and communication delivered with confidence, inspiring trust across the university community and beyond. From mentoring incoming students to leading student organisations, representing UNIRAZAK on national platforms, and contributing to community-focused initiatives, he consistently demonstrated professionalism, sound judgement, and a strong sense of responsibility. His professional development progressed alongside his studies, reflecting his ability to apply academic learning effectively in real-world settings and exemplifying the holistic excellence UNIRAZAK seeks to cultivate in its graduates.
The Chancellor’s Award celebrates holistic impact across the university community, while the Vice Chancellor Award recognises a graduate whose journey reflects focused academic engagement complemented by excellence that is consistent, reliable, and grounded in academic integrity and professional discipline.
The Vice Chancellor Award is conferred upon Mohd Ammar Akmal bin Mohd Mazri, a graduate of the Bachelor of Management (Honours) from the BRSBITE. His journey is defined by balance between intellectual pursuit and active involvement, demonstrating a graduate who approaches learning with seriousness while remaining engaged with the wider campus environment. Through perseverance and dedication to growth, he exemplifies the values of academic integrity and personal accountability that this award seeks to honour.
From academic distinction, the convocation proceeds to recognise excellence shaped by character and leadership in practice. The CEO Award is conferred upon individuals who demonstrate the ability to translate knowledge into meaningful contribution, guided by professionalism, responsibility, and principled conduct. Among them, Siti Wahidah binti Nazaruhdin, Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM) of Early Childhood Care & Development Supervision, represents the strength of the TVET pathway through Akademi TVET UNIRAZAK (ATUR), where progress is built through applied skill, discipline, and determination.
A university thrives when learning is enriched by participation, service, and shared experience. As the convocation continues, attention turns to those whose contributions shaped the fabric of campus life through presence, initiative, and commitment to the student community. The Student Life Award is awarded to Mustafizur Rahman bin Abdul Muthalib, a Bachelor of Accounting graduate whose journey exemplifies balance between academic dedication and meaningful engagement beyond formal study. His experience reflects a well-rounded university life shaped by intellectual pursuit alongside active contribution to the student community, embodying UNIRAZAK’s belief that future-ready graduates are formed through both learning and lived experience.
The convocation now ascends to excellence demonstrated at the postgraduate level, where experience, scholarship, and leadership converge. The Tun Razak Graduate School (TRGS) Best Student Award recognises individuals who demonstrate outstanding postgraduate performance, professional credibility, and meaningful contribution to their respective fields. In this spirit, Wan Norliza binti Wan Bidin, a Master of Business Administration graduate, was recognised for excellence that extends beyond the classroom: a structural engineering leader, the Founder and CEO of Tia Zalikha Trading, and Second Place winner of the 2025 Usahanita Digital competition organised by the Selangor State in collaboration with Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS). Her professional standing is further affirmed through credentials including Professional Engineer (BEM) and ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE), alongside her role as a valuator with the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC).
As the convocation continues, recognition is extended across faculties. The BRSBITE Best Student Award is awarded to S. Visalan a/l S. Sivanasan, a graduate of the Bachelor of Management. His achievement stands as a dignified affirmation of UNIRAZAK’s inclusiveness where merit is recognised with fairness, and excellence is celebrated in all its forms. In honouring his accomplishment, UNIRAZAK also reinforces that distinction inspires not only the individual who receives it, but also the broader community who sees what is possible.
From business and management, the convocation turns to governance and public service. The Tun Ahmad Sarji School of Government and Public Services (TASSGPS) Best Student Award is presented to Shaik Muhammad Irfan bin Shaik Wahid, a Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Public Policy (Honours) graduate whose journey reflects holistic excellence. A respected student leader, he held key roles in the Student Representative Council and Social Science Club, actively engaged with industry partners, supported peers, and represented UNIRAZAK at national and international level, embodying the values of leadership, service, and intellectual depth upheld by the school.
Excellence within the professional disciplines is further recognised through the School of Accounting and Taxation Best Student Award, awarded to Mas Dalila binti Maskuri, a Bachelor of Accounting graduate and PNB Scholar. Her journey reflects consistency, discipline, and professional ambition, marked by strong academic performance and notable success in CPA Australia. Her recognition affirms UNIRAZAK’s strength in producing graduates who are academically grounded and professionally certified.
In the field of education, the School of Education and Humanities (SEH) Best Student Award is conferred upon Aliah Afiqah binti Azhar, a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) graduate. Her journey embodies the school’s commitment to developing educators who are intellectually rigorous, empathetic, and values-driven qualities essential to shaping future generations.
In a historic milestone, this convocation extends recognition across region, reinforcing UNIRAZAK’s commitment to nationwide inclusion. For the first time, Graduation Awards are presented to students from Sabah and Sarawak. The Best Regional Centre Student Award (Sabah) is awarded to Dayang Nur Asimah Aqidah binti Darikah, while the Best Regional Centre Student Award (Sarawak) is presented to Deirdre Bunjai Bucking, both Bachelor of Education (Honours) graduates whose achievements reflect dedication, consistency, and regional excellence.
From regional recognition, the convocation proceeds to honour excellence across academic pathways. The Best Diploma Student Award is awarded to Divyana a/p Parasu, a Diploma in Early Childhood Education graduate whose commitment and academic distinction set her apart at diploma level. Her achievement reinforces the University’s belief that excellence is cultivated across all pathways, and that diploma graduates play a vital role in shaping skilled, values-driven professionals.
The convocation concludes its awards with recognition rooted in creativity, resilience, and applied excellence. The Best ATUR Student Award is conferred upon Siti Hajar binti Anuar, a Malaysia Skills Certificate (SKM) of Graphic Design (Digital) graduate whose journey is both inspiring and forward-looking. Through exceptional focus, creativity, and professionalism, she demonstrated the strength of creative education delivered through an industry-aligned TVET model affirming its dignity, relevance, and long-term value in a rapidly evolving digital era.
Anchored in the theme “Breaking Through”, these recipients reflect UNIRAZAK’s mission to develop graduates who rise beyond limitations and lead with purpose. Together, the 13 Graduation Award recipients embody UNIRAZAK’s core values of HEROES: Humble, Empathic, Resilient, Organised, Enterprising, and Sagacious. Their journeys reflect UNIRAZAK’s mission to produce graduates who are not only accomplished in knowledge, but principled in character, adaptable in outlook, and ready to lead with purpose in an increasingly complex world.
SOURCE: Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Nur Dini Mohd Nadzri
Public Relations and Branding Specialist
Branding & Communications
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
Tel: +603 2730 7000 / +603 2730 7109
Email: nurdini@unirazak.edu.my
Name: Nur Ellyna Aziera Azizi
Public Relations and Digital Specialist
Branding & Communications
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
Tel: +603 2730 7000 / +603 2730 7185
Email: ellyna@unirazak.edu.my
--BERNAMA