00:00The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizuddin Shah, on Saturday conferred an honorary degree
00:08of Doctor of Laws upon former Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tuntengku Maimun Tuan Mat, in
00:14recognition of her exemplary service and contributions. Tengku Maimun, who returned
00:20to her alma mater at University Malaya to receive the degree at the convocation, made
00:25history as the first woman to be appointed Chief Justice from May 2019 to July 2025.
00:55Tengku Maimun served in the judicial and legal service for two decades, beginning in 1986,
01:04including federal council. She also served as special
01:15Tenku Maimun served in the judicial and legal service for two decades, beginning in 1986,
01:21including federal council.
01:23She also served as Special Officer to the Chief Judge of Malaya and later to the Chief
01:28Justice of Malaya.
01:30Presiding as Chancellor at the University's 65th Convocation Ceremony, Sultan Nazrin also
01:37awarded the title of Professor Emeritus to several distinguished academics.
01:42Earlier, Sultan Nazrin announced the appointment of Tan Sri Muhammad Anwar Zaini as Pro-Chancellor
01:50of the University.
01:52In his royal address, he advised graduates to wisely manage their success, remain humble,
01:58and uphold moral values to navigate the challenges of professional life.
02:02He also commended the university's community for their dedication and success in placing
02:07the university at the 58th position in the QS World University Rankings.
02:12his
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