SHAH ALAM, Nov 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, has expressed concern over recent serious criminal cases involving students, noting that such incidents raise questions about the moral, religious, and character development of young people.
Sultan Ibrahim, who is also the Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), said these cases have tarnished the image of the country’s educational institutions.
In addressing the issue, the sovereign urged schools and educational institutions to undergo an educational revolution that emphasises humanity, morality, emotional control and legal awareness.
“Through this approach, we can cultivate a disciplined generation that respects one another,” said the King during UiTM’s 103rd Convocation Ceremony at the university’s Dewan Agung Tuanku Canselor today.
Also gracing the event was the Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, in Her Royal Highness' capacity as Pro-Chancellor of UiTM.
Sultan Ibrahim stressed that addressing such issues is a social responsibility that extends beyond the classroom, as education and moral development should begin at home as part of everyday life.
“Home is the first school for every individual, where children are taught values, discipline and a sense of responsibility to society from a young age,” said His Majesty.
The King also reminded parents and educators to guide students in using digital technology responsibly, as constant exposure to violent content can increase aggression among teenagers.
However, His Majesty said that restricting students’ access to digital technology is not a solution, as it could disrupt the digital and remote learning ecosystem.
The convocation, attended by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir and UiTM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin, saw 32,630 graduates receive diplomas and degrees across various fields.
The ceremony also marked the appointment of former Higher Education Minister Tan Sri Idris Jusoh as UiTM Pro-Chancellor, strengthening the university’s leadership in academic and strategic development.
UiTM also conferred the title of Professor Emeritus on Suhaimi Abdul Talib, a veteran academic and professional engineer with over three decades of contributions to civil engineering and higher education in Malaysia.
