High Commisioner of Uganda visits UTAR

From left to right: Lee, Judith, First Scretary Mbabazi Samantha Sherurah, His Excellency Stephen Mubiru, Prof Chuah, Prof. Lee, and Prof Faidz.  

His Excellency Stephen Mubiru, the High Commisioner of Uganda and First Secretary Mbabazi Samantha Sherurah, visited UTAR Petaling Jaya Campus on 12 May 2015.

On hand to welcome His Excellency were UTAR President Ir. Prof. Academician Dato' Dr. Chuah Hean Teik, R&D and Commercialization Vice President Prof. Ir. Dr. Lee Sze Wei, Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research Director Prof. Dr Faidz bin Abd Rahman,Division of Programme Promotion Director Lee Choy Fong, Director of Corporate Communication and PR (DCCPR) Ong Soo Weon, Division of Programme Promotion Assistant Manager Judith Flora Etabale Wanda and two other DCCPR staff.

After the presentation of the corporate video and the welcome speeches, was a broad discussion on the education systems of both countries, programmes offered in UTAR, and the importance of technology in education.

 “I consider this an important day in our lives, as we have placed a key to the door that opens up to great possibilities in the future” said Mubiru with a smile.

“We have a lot to learn from Malaysia when it comes to technology application,” he continued.

He further expressed desire for continued collaboration, including the possibility of setting up exchange visits for staff and students from UTAR and universities in Uganda. The discussion also touched on the possibility of UTAR Institute of Management and Leadership in providing training for government and corporate leaders.

Scretary Mbabazi Samantha Sherurah (left), and His Excellency Stephen Mubiru (right)

From left to right: First Scretary Mbabazi Samantha Sherurah and His Excellency Stephen Mubiru  recieving a souvenier from Prof Chuah, and Prof. Lee



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