Tun Ling bestowed with honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions

Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik receiving his Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Business award from Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, witnessed by Ir Prof Dr Lee Sze Wei and Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy

For his foresight, visionary leadership and contributions to the university and the nation, Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Business by TAR UMT at their convocation on 7 September 2024 at TAR UMT Setapak Campus.

Presenting the award to Tun Ling was TARC Education Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Accompanying Datuk Seri Wee at the award presentation were TAR UMT Board of Governors Chairman Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy and TAR UMT President Ir Prof Dr Lee Sze Wei.

Among the key invited guests who were present to witness the award presentation were Toh Puan Ena Ling, UTAR BOT and Council member Datuk Lee Leck Cheng, UTAR Council members Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Chor Chee Heong and Datuk Lim Si Cheng, UTAR Hospital Board Chairman Ir Academician Emeritus Prof Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Chuah Hean Teik, UEF Secretary Mr Ong Whee Tiong, Tan Sri Ng Lay Swee, Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, Datuk Dr Tan Chik Heok and many other esteemed guests, including distinguished members of the TAR UMT Board of Trustees and Board of Governors. UTAR Vice President Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min represented UTAR President, and Ms Ong Soo Weon, Director of UTAR Division of Corporate Communication and Public Relations was also present to cover the event.

Tun Ling’s transformational leadership touched the lives of many people for the duration of his contribution towards the establishment and growth of TAR College and subsequently TAR UMT. Turning up to celebrate with Tun Ling on this special occasion were his friends and supporters, with some from out of state. Many old friends, supporters and TAR UMT staff lined up to greet, shake hands and take photos with Tun Ling LIong Sik and Toh Puan Ena Ling. It was indeed very meaningful and memorable for Tun Ling to receive this award and be remembered by so many people who appreciate his contributions.

Tun Ling served as council chairman of TAR College from 1986 to 2004. He was the fourth and longest serving council chairman of TAR College then. Under his leadership, student enrolment grew from 7,500 in 1986 to 30,000 by 2004, and the number of courses offered expanded from 23 to 116.

In his speech, Datuk Seri Dr Wee commended Tun Ling on his exceptional leadership that saw the TAR College KL Campus expand into branches in five states. He also said the Tun’s visionary approach let to the introduction of new courses and ground-breaking collaborations with international universities and professional bodies.

Tun Ling, in his acceptance speech congratulated TAR UMT on the occasion of the convocation and praised the university for training notable graduates contributing to the nation’s productivity and economic and social growth. He accepted the honorary doctorate with pride and immense gratitude.

Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik is currently the Chancellor of UTAR. He was appointed the Chancellor in January 2017 after serving as UTAR Council Chairman from 2002 to 2017.

On stage at TAR UMT convocation during the award presentation

Photo with Toh Puan Ena Ling, TAR UMT staff and members of the TARC Education Foundation Board of Trustees and Board of Governors

Photo with graduands

On stage with Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy

For press news, go to:

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/08/tun-ling-gets-honorary-doctorate

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/07/dr-ling-conferred-honorary-doctorate-by-tar-umt-due-to-his-contributions-dedication-says-dr-wee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdVnJrWIclI

https://www.chinapress.com.my/20240907/拉曼理大颁林良实-荣誉哲学博士学位/

https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20240907/nation/5901878


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