MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia achieved another milestone on Feb 6 with the graduation of the first diploma students from its School of Pre-U and Continuing Education (SPACE).
Twenty-eight of the 46 graduating students took to the auditorium stage to receive their certificates in person.
They comprised graduates from the Diploma of Commerce, Diploma of Information Technology and Diploma of Media Studies programmes.
Certificates were presented by Curtin Malaysia Pro-Chancellor Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan.
The ceremony was attended by Sarawak Minister for Transport and Chairman of the Curtin Malaysia Management Committee Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin; Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive Professor Vincent Lee; Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Tuong-Thuy Vu; Dean of SPACE Professor Fidella Tiew, faculty deans, senior management, and family members of the graduates.
Outstanding academic achievement was recognised with three awards sponsored by Curtin Malaysia’s industry partner, PMG Healthcare Group.
Chloe Hii Jing Yie received the PMG Best Diploma of Commerce Graduate award, Sim Zhi Hao was named PMG Best Diploma of Information Technology Graduate, and Meghan Gituen Lim received the PMG Best Diploma of Media Studies Graduate award.
In his address, Dr. Chan highlighted Curtin’s diploma pathways as a vital platform for developing industry-relevant skills, globally recognised qualifications and clear progression to undergraduate studies.
He encouraged the graduates to either enter the workforce with confidence or continue their academic journey.
He urged the graduates to apply their problem-solving, communication and critical-thinking skills with courage and resilience, adding that their adaptability and creative mindset would enable them to thrive in an ever-changing world.
