SHAH ALAM, 5 November 2024: The Office of Industry, Community, and Alumni Network (ICAN), College of Computing, Informatics, and Mathematics (KPPIM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia, recently wrapped up a successful KPPIM International Alumni Series 2024, with its theme #BridgingBorders. The continuation of this program in 2024 reflects a strong commitment to building lasting alumni connections, a key part of UiTM’s strategic vision, UiTM 2025. It also offers a valuable platform for alumni who have gone abroad to reunite, share their experiences, insights, and stories—whether of success or struggle—creating a space for inspiration and growth.
During the program, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nur Atiqah Sia Abdullah, Dean of ICAN, KPPIM UiTM Shah Alam, emphasized that this event was more than just a reunion or a chance to hear alumni success stories, but it is also a journey of bridging borders towards a brighter future.
The series was moderated by Dr. Amirah Mohamad Sahar, a senior lecturer at KPPIM UiTM, and featured three inspiring series where accomplished alumni shared their journeys to success abroad through the titled Bridging Borders: A Personal and Professional Odyssey from Malaysia to London, Singapore, and Ireland. The first session held on June 27 was by Mr. Carlson Kyne Anak Joseph, a Managing Consultant at Ernst & Young LLP in the United Kingdom, and a proud alumnus of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Computational Mathematics). The second session was on October 23 featuring Dr. Aliimran Nordin, who is currently the Product/Design Research Lead at Zuellig Pharma Holdings Pte. Ltd, Singapore. He graduated from the Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons), UiTM Shah Alam. The final session held on November 5 featured Dr. Effirul Ikhwan Bin Ramlan, an alumnus of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intelligent Systems and currently a renowned Lecturer Above the Bar in Computer Science at the University of Galway, Ireland.
The KPPIM International Alumni Series 2024 showcased the inspiring journeys of UiTM alumni who have achieved success around the globe. With insightful stories and experiences, these distinguished alumni not only shared their personal paths but also inspired many attendees to embrace new opportunities and strive for excellence. Their impactful narratives highlighted the importance of bridging borders and pursuing a brighter future, leaving everyone motivated to follow in their footsteps.
Author: Dr. Nur Hazwani Aqilah Abdul Wahid & KPPIM News Team