KUALA KUBU BARU: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail obtained an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Political and Social Sciences from Universiti Selangor (Unisel) on Saturday (Sept 9).
Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Bandar Tun Razak MP, was awarded the honorary doctorate by Unisel Chancellor Raja Tan Sri Arshad Alhaj Raja Tun Uda Alhaj during the university’s 17th convocation ceremony at its Bestari Jaya campus.
In her speech, Dr Wan Azizah expressed that the award was not just a recognition of her own accomplishments but also a tribute to everyone who had supported her and her family members through the various challenges they faced in politics and their personal lives.
“I have had the opportunity to work as a doctor, treating patients from various backgrounds, and later delved into politics. In both fields, I require the support and trust of the people I aim to serve,” she stated.
Unisel President and Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohammad Redzuan Othman stated that the honorary doctorate conferred on Dr Wan Azizah was in acknowledgment of her exceptional contributions to the nation and the university.
“During her time as deputy prime minister, Dr Wan Azizah inaugurated the National Conference on Women and Children at the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences in August 2018. The conference emphasized the importance of safeguarding the welfare of children,” he said.
“Given her role as the minister of women, family, and community development at the time, her presence enlightened the Unisel community, as she warmly and graciously interacted with them,” he added.
A total of 1,306 graduates will be bestowed with their degrees throughout the two-day convocation, which commenced on Saturday. – Bernama
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