As part of UTAR’s 20th anniversary celebration, the Department of Alumni Relations and Placement hosted UTAR 20th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming Lunch for UTAR alumni at UTAR Kampar Campus on 02 July 2022.

UTAR President Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat said, “It is very heart-warming to see our alumni and other recent graduates gathered here today. Your presence signifies the continuous growth of our alumni network, and I thank each one of you for making time to attend this gathering, where you will be able to reconnect with your alma mater and receive updates on its development. This year, UTAR is celebrating its 20th anniversary and it is indeed a joyous occasion because it signifies the achievements that we have achieved across the years, since 2002. Currently, we have over 21,000 active students, and over 77,000 alumni. Although years have gone by, we remain committed to establishing a strong alumni network each season, and I hope that you will continue to carry the university’s good reputation and also help share the good word of the university’s development to external individuals.”

Adding to that, Prof Ewe also thanked the UTAR Chinese Studies Alumni Association for their donation of RM10,000 to the UTAR Hospital.

Echoing the sentiment of Prof Ewe, the President of UTAR Alumni Association of Malaysia, Simon Chong Weng Yeap thanked UTAR, on behalf of the association, for giving them a platform to network with each other. He also congratulated UTAR on its 20th anniversary celebration and wished UTAR to continue to achieve greater heights in years to come.

Vice President of UTAR Chinese Studies Alumni Association Tan Hui Sean who also presented a mock cheque worth RM10,000 to UTAR Hospital, enthused, “On behalf of the UTAR Chinese Studies Alumni Association, we would like to express our deepest gratitude and thanks to UTAR for giving us the opportunity to contribute back to our alma mater. It is indeed very fulfilling to be part of the development of UTAR Hospital.”

The alumni homecoming lunch saw approximately 150 guests including UTAR alumni, staff, students and guests converging at the Heritage Hall of UTAR Kampar Campus.

Several events such as acrylic painting and water sports such as kayaking were also organised by DARP for the alumni throughout the weekend.

UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, UTAR staff and students were also present at the lunch.