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KOTA KlNABAlU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah . In his acceptance speech, Tun attributed to Tun Ahmadshah when he was (UMS) on Saturday conferred a honorary Ahmadshah, who was UMS Chancellor from the university's chancellor.
Doctorate in Organisational Sociology oil January 2003 to December 2010, said there He said Tun Ahmadshah's concern and former Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun was no shortcut to success in life, especially support has placed UMS·on a sound footing Ahmadshah Abdullah. in the world of employment. and thanked him for his contribution to the UMS, which conferred the doctorate at its "One must accept the ups and downs of intellectual and physical development at the 13th convocation, said it recognised the world of employment by working even university.
Ahmadshah's efforts in helping the State harder to overcome the shortcomings and Meanwhile, Sabah Art Gallery Director Government reduce poverty in Sabah and develop oneself for a life 6f comfort," he said. Datuk Mohd Yaman Ahmad Mus was con- raise the quality of life of the needy in tem1S Tun Ahmadshah said humility in any ferred an honorary Masters in Visual Art of economic, social, educational, mental, position. he held had made him accept Technology in recognition of his contribu-
• spiritual and physical development. . advice and criticism openly to improve his tion to the development of art in Sabah.
. It said this was achieved through .the set- occupation. · Earlier, Sabah Yang Dipertua Some 4,484 graduands are scheduled to Png up of the Tun Ahmadshah Foundation Negeri Tun Jtihar Mahiruddin, who is UMS receive their degrees at the three-day convo- on March 6, 2004. Chancellor, said many achievements can be cation.