Corruption, leakages and abuse of power are akin to cancerous cells in nation's anatomy, says Sultan Nazrin


KUALA LUMPUR: The prevalence of corruption, mismanagement, abuse of power, and breaches of trust are akin to cancerous cells eroding the nation’s anatomy, placing immense burdens on its people, says the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

He said to address this disorder, the administrative systems, governance, and management practices must be anchored in values, principles, and trustworthiness, transcending ethnic, religious, social, and economic status.

"At present, the nation is greatly embarrassed, and the people are very concerned about the prevalence of corruption, mismanagement, abuse of power, and breaches of trust that have been reported,” he said at the First Session of the 64th Universiti Malaya (UM) Convocation Ceremony, here on Saturday (Nov 30).

Sultan Nazrin, who is also the Chancellor of UM, said the university's responsibility is not complete if it simply produces a large number of graduates, but rather that the university is also responsible for shaping the character and building the human soul of its graduates as a whole.

His Highness said that a more important aspect is the university's success in cultivating and instilling noble values ​​in each graduate so that they have inner strength and understand the aspects of ethics, morality, accountability and integrity entrusted.

The 64th Universiti Malaya Convocation Ceremony, involving 16 sessions, will take place from Saturday (Nov 30) until next Sunday (Dec 8).

A total of 9,253 graduates who have met the academic criteria are eligible to be awarded degrees and diplomas; 598 graduates will receive a Doctor of Philosophy, 3,079 graduates will receive Master's degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas, 4,241 graduates will receive Bachelor's degrees, and 1,335 graduates will receive Executive Diplomas and Diplomas.

Universiti Malaya has successfully advanced to the top 60 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024, in addition to occupying 12th place in Asia, and continues to excel as the best university in Malaysia. - Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Situation in flood-hit states continues to improve
Angler found drowned in Langkawi
Datuk among two people nabbed in RM250mil corruption case
Cops arrested teenager for abandoning baby in Johor
Home Ministry maintains full readiness for second wave of floods
‘Mak Cik Kamboja’ was fined RM40,000 for insulting Malays
Road bully at Bulatan Pahang kicks and punches woman's car
Communist-themed tableware used by restaurant was to attract China customers, says top cop
The ultimate beauty challenge: Ace it with Bio-essence
Welfare home withdraws police report accusing school teacher of slapping, punching pupil

Others Also Read