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Mon, 11/01/2010 - 09:53
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STRENGTHEN SHARED CULTURAL VALUES, URGE NORTHERN STATE RULER
SINTOK (Kedah, Malaysia), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The sharing of common cultural values between the various ethnic groups in the country must be strengthened to overcome the challenges of globalisation, said the Ruler of northern state of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.
He said globalisation allows free and quick flow of information, capital and people, but is a cause for concern on the system of values, culture and beliefs from various countries.
"Universities must take an initiative to organise various activities to inculcate unity among students," he said at the Universiti Utara Malaysia's (UUM) 23rd convocation ceremony, here Sunday.
Tuanku Abdul Halim, who is UUM Chacellor, said education needs to focus on creating a spirit of one race, one country.
"In building the country and its people, we must ensure that Malaysians have a strong personality, patriotism and hold firmly to religious teachings," he said.
Tuanku Abdul Halim also reminded university alumni, who are also
stakeholders, about their role in fostering a relationship with the university.
He said they could act as mentors to students there by sharing their experiences, success and motivation through talks and forums.
Meanwhile, UUM Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak said results from a survey at the convocation showed that 2,000 of the 2,768 graduates who responded have obtained jobs or furthered their studies at a higher level in less than six months.
"We are happy with these results because it exceeds our expected target and with over 70 per cent of them doing well, it is testimony of the success of UUM graduates," he said in a speech at the same event.
He said the survey also proved that academic achievement and mastering the English language are two main factors in ensuring the marketability of the graduates.
He said globalisation allows free and quick flow of information, capital and people, but is a cause for concern on the system of values, culture and beliefs from various countries.
"Universities must take an initiative to organise various activities to inculcate unity among students," he said at the Universiti Utara Malaysia's (UUM) 23rd convocation ceremony, here Sunday.
Tuanku Abdul Halim, who is UUM Chacellor, said education needs to focus on creating a spirit of one race, one country.
"In building the country and its people, we must ensure that Malaysians have a strong personality, patriotism and hold firmly to religious teachings," he said.
Tuanku Abdul Halim also reminded university alumni, who are also
stakeholders, about their role in fostering a relationship with the university.
He said they could act as mentors to students there by sharing their experiences, success and motivation through talks and forums.
Meanwhile, UUM Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak said results from a survey at the convocation showed that 2,000 of the 2,768 graduates who responded have obtained jobs or furthered their studies at a higher level in less than six months.
"We are happy with these results because it exceeds our expected target and with over 70 per cent of them doing well, it is testimony of the success of UUM graduates," he said in a speech at the same event.
He said the survey also proved that academic achievement and mastering the English language are two main factors in ensuring the marketability of the graduates.
