26-05-2025
Governor to attend Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak proclaimation on June 30
Wan Junaidi (centre) greets Chin (first right), who has been appointed as UPM's new Pro-Chancellor. – Astana Negeri Sarawak photo
KUCHING (May 26): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has been invited to attend the proclaimation ceremony of Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (UPMS) on June 30.
According to a post on his official Facebook page, the ceremony will mark the rebranding of Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) to Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (UPMS), in recognition of Sarawak's significant role in the development of national higher education.
A delegation from UPM extended the formal invitation to Wan Junaidi and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi during a courtesy call at Astana Negeri today.
The UPM delegation also formally informed Wan Junaidi of the appointment of a Sarawakian, former cabinet minister Tan Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui as the new UPM Pro-Chancellor, effective Oct 18 last year.
This appointment reflected UPM's commitment to continue strengthening its cooperation network with the Sarawak state leadership in expanding mutual benefits in the fields of higher education, research and community development.
Other matters discussed included the establishment of the School of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (SVAS) in Sarawak and UPM's role in supporting the national food security agenda.
In the post, Wan Junaidi expressed his appreciation to UPM and hoped for a close relationship between the university and the Sarawak state leadership in providing a positive impact on the community and the country as a whole.
He also expressed his hope that UPM can continue to strengthen efforts to expand access to high-quality education in Sarawak, produce highly skilled human capital, and become a leader in research and innovation that benefits the people of this state as a whole.
