KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned singer Datuk Syafinaz Selamat has been appointed Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts (FMSP), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), for a one-year term beginning last July 1.
UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the appointment was a great honour from the university and aligned with efforts to bring leading figures from the arts industry into the academic ecosystem.
"She is an artistic figure with a high reputation not only as a singer and artiste, but also as an educator with vast experience.
"Her presence will open opportunities for the exchange of ideas, learning innovation and the creation of high-quality artistic works,” he said in a statement issued by UPSI’s Corporate Communication Division on Saturday (Aug 9).
Md Amin said the appointment was expected to serve as a catalyst for producing new talents who are more competitive at the global level, particularly in the fields of music and performing arts.
FMSP Dean Associate Prof Dr Muhammad Fazli Taib Saearani said Syafinaz’s appointment was expected to strengthen the strategic relationship between the faculty and the music industry
"We see this appointment as a great opportunity to build a bridge between the academic world and the professional music industry,” he said. — Bernama
