Dr M conferred honorary doctorate by Japan varsity


  • Nation
  • Friday, 10 Aug 2018

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has received an honorary doctorate from the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Japan.

The 93-year-old premier was conferred the honorary doctorate for his contributions to the advancement of scholarship, culture and humanity and distinguished service to the university.

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