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MSU's 35th Convocation Ceremony
MSU's 35th Convocation Ceremony

The Sun

time18-05-2025

  • Business
  • The Sun

MSU's 35th Convocation Ceremony

IN celebration of a longstanding commitment to academic excellence, the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Management and Science University (MSU) will witness the conferment of degrees and diplomas to 1,974 graduates representing 126 academic programmes. The ceremony is being held over four sessions across two days at the university's Chancellor Hall. The convocation marks the successful completion of studies for 47 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates, 64 Master's degree holders, 887 Bachelor's degree recipients, and 976 Diploma holders. The Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering (FISE) stands out for offering the highest number of programmes — a total of 27, while the Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP) produced the largest graduating cohort, comprising 509 graduates. This year also marks a significant milestone with the graduation of the inaugural cohorts from three newly introduced programmes: Master in Counselling and Guidance, Master in Early Childhood Education, and Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Honours). Presiding over the ceremony was His Royal Highness Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Ibni Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin, Crown Prince of Kedah, who serves as the Chancellor of MSU. Also in attendance were MSU President and Founder, Professor Tan Sri Dato' Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puan Sri Datuk Dr Junainah Abd Hamid; members of the University Board, and senior management officials. In recognition of outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements, five special excellence award categories were presented to 49 distinguished graduates. These awards, sponsored by the Yayasan MSU, include plaques, cash prizes, and scholarships for postgraduate studies at MSU. Recipients included:Chancellor's Gold Medal: Amelia Shafinaz Azmi Faez , Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Hons); President's Award: Putri Ely Qistina Shariff, Bachelor in International Business (Hons) and Hana Nabilah Mustafa Kamal, Diploma in Graphic Design); Mohd Shukri Yajid Outstanding Award: Jesuvan Raj Paul, Bachelor in Music Technology (Hons); Academic Awards: 26 recipients as well as Industry Awards: 19 recipients Industry partners involved in the Industry Awards include: MSU Pharma Sdn Bhd; MSU Medical Centre; Betelcare Sdn Bhd; Affin Bank Berhad, National Heart Institute (IJN); Fire Fighter Industry Sdn Bhd; BilaBila Retail Sdn Bhd; Novatiq Scientific Sdn Bhd; Jsoft Solution Sdn Bhd; Foto Unigraduate Sdn Bhd; Arah Tenang Sdn Bhd; Mardhiyyah Hotel & Suites; Nelson's Franchise (M) Sdn Bhd; Beststar Travel Centre Sdn Bhd; Arba Travel; Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd as well as BJC Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd MSU's collaboration with more than 2,000 industry partners, notably through its University Industry Advisory Panel (UIAP), has ensured the delivery of industry-relevant, high-quality academic programmes. This has contributed to producing graduates who are not only competent and technically skilled but also holistic, well-balanced, and socially engaged. The university has undergone significant transformation to remain aligned with the evolving landscape of global and national higher education. Key performance indicators reflecting this transformation include graduate employability, industry engagement, entrepreneurship, internationalization, research and innovation, community-based sustainability, flexible education, and lifelong learning. According to the 2024 Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), MSU recorded an exceptional Graduate Employability (GE) rate of 99%, with a Graduate Marketability (GM) rate of 99.7%—among the highest in the nation. This achievement is reinforced by recognition from Talentbank, which named MSU the Employers' Choice of University 2025, as per the National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index). Significantly, 2025 marks MSU's debut in the THE World and Asia Rankings. Among MSU's notable accomplishments over the past four decades are its rankings in global and regional university evaluations include: QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025: #580; Times Higher Education (THE) WUR 2025: #801–1000; QS Asia University Rankings 2025: #129; THE Asia Rankings 2025: #401–500; QS Asia 2025 – Southeast Asia: #28; QS Top 50 Under 50: Top 100 globally as well as QS Graduate Employability Rankings: #301–500 MSU's focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is also reflected in its performance include: THE Impact Rankings 2024: #301–400; QS WUR Sustainability 2025: #1161–1180; AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025: #7; named Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year 2024 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU). MSU has also excelled in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: - Hospitality & Leisure Management: #36 globally, #2 in Malaysia - Art & Design: #51–100 globally, #1 in Malaysia - Business & Management Studies: #250 globally, #5 in Malaysia - Computer Science & Information Systems: #701–750 globally, #20 in Malaysia - Medicine: First-time listing, #701–850 globally, #20 in Malaysia Internationalization efforts continue to be a key pillar of MSU's strategic direction. Programmes such as the Global Mobility Programme (GMP) and Global Leadership Programme (GLP) empower students to develop global leadership skills in line with the university's motto: Transforming Lives, Enriching Future. These initiatives are supported by the Scholarship for Mobility and International Learning Experiences (SMILE), offered through the Yayasan MSU. As of today, MSU maintains active collaborations with over 350 partner universities across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, China, the Middle East, Eurasia, Europe, West Asia, and Oceania.

Malaysia received over 2,800 tonnes of battery waste in 2023
Malaysia received over 2,800 tonnes of battery waste in 2023

New Straits Times

time04-05-2025

  • Automotive
  • New Straits Times

Malaysia received over 2,800 tonnes of battery waste in 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia received a total of 2,802.17 tonnes of battery waste containing cadmium, nickel, mercury or lithium in 2023, accounting for 0.05 per cent of total scheduled waste generated that year. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said based on battery waste statistics, the volume had increased significantly from 1,120.03 tonnes in 2013. "The generation of scheduled waste under code SW 103 surged by 600.47 per cent in 2020 due to the mixing of SW 103 waste with chemical waste," he said. Previously, the government had targeted 1.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) in the country by 2040, in line with the global transition of infrastructure from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs. This new target marks a significant increase from the one previously set by the Planning and Implementation Committee for Electricity Supply and Tariff (JPPPET), which aimed for 90,000 EVs by 2040. Last year, the ministry acknowledged that efforts were underway to establish guidelines for the disposal of solar panels and EV batteries in Malaysia. At the same time, Nik Nazmi said there are currently five licensed scheduled waste premises in the country authorised to receive SW 103 battery waste from EVs. These include Sungeel Hi Tech Sdn Bhd in Port Klang, Selangor, and Hi Tech Full Recovery (M) Sdn Bhd in Padang Meha, Kedah. The three other premises are TES AMM (M) Sdn Bhd in Pasir Gudang, Johor; MEP Enviro Technology Sdn Bhd and Econili Sdn Bhd in Perak. Code SW103, which covers lithium and EV batteries, is classified as scheduled waste under the First Schedule of the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005. "These batteries contain cadmium and nickel, mercury or lithium. As such, EV batteries are not categorised as electronic waste (e-waste)," he said. EV batteries refer to the power source of electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries are the most commonly used due to their energy efficiency, long charging cycles and high energy density. Nik Nazmi added that Malaysia still has adequate capacity to manage EV battery waste using existing facilities. To date, EV battery waste accounts for less than one per cent of the total scheduled waste generated annually in the country. "This amount remains small, and current capacity is still sufficient to meet demand," he said.

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