PB Top Achiever Award e-Ceremony

Six students from the Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) and the Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) were awarded the PB Top Achiever Award by Public Bank Berhad and UTAR at the e-ceremony that took place on 19 September 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Present at the e-ceremony were Public Bank Berhad Knowledge and Learning Division Senior General Manager Ms Koay Seok Khim and Public Bank Berhad Human Capital Management Division Senior Manager Ms Yow Wai Yin. They were welcomed by UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, deans, deputy deans, heads of deparments, directors, award recipients and UTAR staff.

A total of six UTAR students were selected as the award winners. For the Faculty of Accountancy and Management, the first place was won by Hong Sijess, followed by Rachel Lim Bei En and Ong Huai Ling in second and third places respectively. The first place from the Faculty of Business and Finance was won by Yeap Chung Wei. The second and third prizes were taken home by Heng Han Quan and Tan Jia Lin from FBF. These are the third batch of students to receive this award; the first and second batches were awarded in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

The PB Top Achiever Award is given once a year and these exceptional students are selected by academic assessment based on their CGPA results and soft skills points. The shortlisted candidates were also interviewed by the interview committee.

Prof Dato’ Ewe delivering his speech

Prof Dato’ Ewe, in his speech, said, “Allow me to express my heartiest appreciation to Ms Koay, her team and Public Bank for coming forward to provide this award. UTAR is indeed humbled to receive your kindness and is very thankful for your continuous support. I believe this award, which also comes along with a financial incentive, will not only benefit the students but their families as well in reducing their financial constraints.”

He added, “I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of our top achievers, who were selected this year. Your relentless pursuit of excellence in education and soft skills has not only set you apart but has also inspired other students around you. I hope that by receiving this Public Bank award, you will be motivated to excel further, be better and eventually make a positive contribution to society.”

Ms Koay during her speech

Ms Koay said, “Congratulations to the top winners of the PB Top Achiever Award. As one of the judges, I am very impressed by the quality of your presentation. Indeed, you have made the judging process a difficult one as the margin among the candidates was very fine. The quality exhibited by all the candidates is the reflection of the quality of education UTAR offers. Public Bank and UTAR share a common trait as both of the organisation inspire for excellence and this pursuit of excellence forges the collaboration between Public Bank and UTAR. Congratulations UTAR, you had done the nation proud!”

The award winners from the Faculty of Accountancy and Management

 

The award winners from the Faculty of Business and Finance

Prof Dato’ Ewe (third row, second from left), Ms Koay (bottom row, second from left) and Ms Yow (second row, most left) with award recipients and UTAR staff