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UiTM Student Emerges Champion In Ring Design At Prestigious PSG 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) brought pride to the nation on the international stage when one of its students emerged as the champion in the ring design category at the Jewellery Design Awards held in conjunction with the Penang Signature Gold, Gems and Jewellery (PSG 2025) exhibition yesterday.
Nurul Anis Syahirah Mohd Nasri, 23, a Bachelor of Jewellery Design Technology student from the Faculty of Art and Design, defeated competitors from around the world, becoming the sole Malaysian winner in the student category.
In a statement today, UiTM also expressed pride that another nine of its students succeeded in advancing to the finals in various categories of the prestigious competition, which featured designs for necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings.
'This prestigious competition featured four main categories with participants from around the world, including the National Craft Institute (IKN) and Raffles College.
'The necklace, bracelet, and earring categories were won by students from China, making Nurul Anis Syahirah, Malaysia's sole winner on the international stage in the student category,' the statement read.
UiTM said the victory further strengthens its standing as the leader in creative industry education in Malaysia, while demonstrating its commitment to producing professional jewellery designers who can compete in the global market through innovation, artistry, and technical expertise.
'This success paves the way for broader career prospects for graduates in this field,' it said.
The award was presented by Associate Professor Dr Azhar Abd Jamil, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design, UiTM Shah Alam, at the event organised by Elite Expo Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Penang Goldsmith and Jewellers Association (PGJA) and UiTM's Department of Jewellery Design Technology. The event was held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas.
PSG 2025, Southeast Asia's largest gold trade exhibition, ran from Aug 15 to 17 and drew more than 5,000 trade visitors and professional delegates worldwide.
