UTAR Department of Nursing celebrates its 10th anniversary

Fourth from right: Prof Goi, Prof Dato’ Ewe, Prof Choong, Dr Cheong, Dr Ng and Ms Liew

UTAR M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MK FMHS) Department of Nursing celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Multipurpose Hall of UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 14 October 2022.

The ceremony was attended by UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, MK FMHS Dean Academician Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng, MK FMHS Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Prof Dr Ng Teck Han, Department of Nursing Head Liew Siew Fun and Clinical Nursing Programme Head Woo Li Fong.

Prof Dato’ Ewe praising the Department of Nursing

Prof Dato’ Ewe said, “Nurses are the pillar of Malaysia’s healthcare system since they provide us with the care that allows us to live long, healthy lives.  In today’s world, there is a demand for quality, caring, highly knowledgeable and clinically competent nurses due to rapid technological development. I believe that the knowledge and power to help heal others is what keeps all of you going in these challenging times.”

Prof Cheong delivering his speech

Prof Cheong said, in his opening speech, “This ceremony is important to celebrate an important milestone for the department. We started with only four academicians, and over the years, the department has grown exponentially as more students and staff joined the department. This would not have been possible without the support of UTAR and the other departments. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed to the success of the Bachelor of Nursing programme. I hope we can work together again in the future to develop competent nurses to fulfil the global demand of the healthcare system.”

The anniversary celebration continued with more speeches from Year Four Nursing student Yee Jia Jia and UTAR Department of Nursing alumna Alvina Joan Gregory. Both of them expressed their gratitude to the Nursing Department and UTAR for providing students with quality education which allowed a lot of graduates from the department to become successful nurses. A video presentation of several other alumni was then shown, all of whom expressed their thanks and congratulated the Department of Nursing.

From left: Yee and Alvina

After a video highlighting the Nursing Department’s 10th year milestone, the ceremony reached its peak with the launch of the E-Procedure Manual, which was officiated by Prof Dato’ Ewe, Prof Cheong and Liew. Various dancing, singing and acting performances were then carried out by the Nursing students. Two special awards, namely the Outstanding Award for Undergraduates and the Beyond and Above Award for Alumni were also given out to Chuar Shi Wei and Alvina respectively. The entire ceremony came to an end with a closing speech from Liew.

Prof Dato’ Ewe, Prof Cheong and Liew launching the E-Procedure Manual

From left: Chuar receiving her award from Liew

Alvina (left) receiving her award from Prof Dato’ Ewe (right) and Liew

Performances by the students



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