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The Star
6 days ago
- Science
- The Star
King presents BYDPA scholarship
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) to 13 students from institutions of higher learning at Istana Negara. Ten recipients were awarded scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies and three received scholarships for Master's (research) programmes yesterday. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal Mohd Ruslan, who is pursuing a doctorate study in Pharmacology and Pharmacy at King's College London, United Kingdom and Karen Low Ka Ling from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) received PhD scholarships. Other PhD scholarship recipients were Muhammad Hamizan Zawawi (Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)), Muhamad Aiman Hakim Nor Khalid (Mathematics and Statistics, UKM), Sarah Dania Mohd Kahar (Commercial Law, Universiti Malaya (UM)), Teoh Shu Jou (Data Management, UM), Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Sukri (Biotechnology, USM), Nurul Angelyn Zulhairy Liong (Genetics and Heredity, UM), Nur Zakirah Jasni (Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Australia) and Nurfatima Azzahra Fadli (Biochemistry, UKM). BYDPA recipients pursuing studies at the Master's level are Fatini Nadiah Mohammad Zamzami (Biochemistry, UKM), Tiew Siew Jin (Biotechnology, UPM) and Yugashini P. Muhilan (Biomedical Materials, UKM). The BYDPA is a prestigious national scholarship, introduced in 2006, to sponsor Malaysian citizens who excel academically and are actively involved in co-curricular activities. To date, 20 scholarship cycles have been offered, benefiting 225 recipients – 117 at the PhD level and 108 at the Master's level. They received funding to pursue studies in fields such as Economics, Law, Science and Technology, Islamic Finance and Artificial Intelligence. Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the department will conduct an impact study on the scholarship. 'We feel it is necessary to review the current needs in terms of the approach and the fields of study granted to future students,' he said, Bernama reported. Wan Ahmad Dahlan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty for gracing the 2025 BYDPA presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, Low, who serves as a pharmacist at Melaka Hospital, extended her utmost gratitude to the King for the scholarship, adding that she is determined to complete her studies and serve the country. 'We hope to complete our PhD and Master's studies and contribute to our country, Malaysia,' Mohamad Fariz Haiqal added.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Science
- The Star
King awards scholarships to 13 university students
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Wednesday (July 16) presented the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) to 13 students from institutions of higher learning at Istana Negara here. Ten recipients were awarded scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies, and three people received scholarships for Master's (research) programmes. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal Mohd Ruslan, who is pursuing a doctorate study in Pharmacology and Pharmacy at King's College London, United Kingdom, and Karen Low Ka Ling at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), received the PhD scholarship. Other PhD scholarship recipients are Muhammad Hamizan Zawawi (Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Muhamad Aiman Hakim Nor Khalid (Mathematics and Statistics, UKM), Sarah Dania Mohd Kahar (Commercial Law, Universiti Malaya), Teoh Shu Jou (Data Management, Universiti Malaya), Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Sukri (Biotechnology, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Nurul Angelyn Zulhairy Liong (Genetics and Heredity, Universiti Malaya), Nur Zakirah Jasni (Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Australia), and Nurfatima Azzahra Fadli (Biochemistry, UKM). The BYDPA recipients pursuing studies at the Master's level are Fatini Nadiah Mohammad Zamzami (Biochemistry, UKM), Tiew Siew Jin (Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia), and Yugashini P. Muhilan (Biomedical Materials, UKM). The BYDPA is a prestigious national scholarship introduced in 2006 to sponsor Malaysian citizens who excel academically and are actively involved in co-curricular activities, such as community service, or who produce work that demonstrates creativity and innovation. To date, 20 scholarship cycles have been offered, benefiting 225 recipients, 117 at the PhD level and 108 at the Master's level. They received funding to pursue studies in fields such as Economics, Law, Science and Technology, Islamic Finance, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz told reporters that the department will conduct an impact study on the BYDPA programme. "It has been offered for more than 20 years, and we feel it is necessary to review the current needs in terms of the approach and the fields of study granted to future students," he said. Wan Ahmad Dahlan also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty for gracing the 2025 BYDPA presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, Low, who serves as a pharmacist at Melaka Hospital, extended her utmost gratitude to the King for the scholarship, adding that she is determined to complete her studies on time and return to serve the country. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal described the scholarship as a meaningful blessing in his life and that of his fellow recipients, as it has opened the door for him to pursue his PhD studies at King's College London. "May we complete our PhD and Master's studies and contribute to our country, Malaysia," he added. - Bernama
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Science
- New Straits Times
King awards prestigious BYDPA scholarships to 13 postgraduate students
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today awarded the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) 2025 to 13 postgraduate students at a ceremony held at Istana Negara. Also present were Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Ab Aziz and PSD Human Capital Development Division director Datuk Jamalulail Abu Bakar. In a Facebook post, Istana Negara said His Majesty consented to award scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies to 10 recipients and for Master's (Research) studies to three recipients. Among the PhD recipients are Mohamad Fariz Haiqal Mohd Ruslan, who will pursue Pharmacology and Pharmacy at King's College London, and Karen Low Ka Ling, who will undertake the same field at UKM. Also on the list are Muhammad Hamizan Zawawi from USM, who will study Biology, and Muhamad Aiman Hakim Nor Khalid from UKM, in the field of Mathematics and Statistics. Other recipients at the PhD level include Sarah Dania Mohd Kahar (Universiti Malaya, Commercial Law), Teoh Shu Jou (Universiti Malaya, Data Management), Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Sukri (USM, Biotechnology), Nurul Angelyn Zulhairy Liong (Universiti Malaya, Genetics and Heredity), Nur Zakirah Jasni (University of Melbourne, Veterinary Science), and Nurfatima Azzahra Fadli (UKM, Biochemistry). Meanwhile, the three Master's students are Fatini Nadiah Mohammad Zamzami (UKM, Biochemistry), Tiew Siew Jin (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Biotechnology), and Yugashini P. Muhilan (UKM, Biomedical Materials). The BYDPA is regarded as the most prestigious scholarship offered by the Public Service Department. Introduced in 2006, it is aimed at supporting outstanding Malaysian citizens who excel not only in academics, but also in co-curricular activities, community engagement, and the production of creative or innovative work. As of 2025, a total of 20 scholarship cycles have been completed, with 225 Malaysians having received the BYDPA. The scholarship supports studies in various fields including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); economics, law, Islamic finance, and artificial intelligence.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Science
- The Sun
King awards scholarships to 13 university students
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today presented the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) to 13 students from institutions of higher learning at Istana Negara here. Ten recipients were awarded scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies, and three people received scholarships for Master's (research) programmes. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal Mohd Ruslan, who is pursuing a doctorate study in Pharmacology and Pharmacy at King's College London, United Kingdom, and Karen Low Ka Ling at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), received the PhD scholarship. Other PhD scholarship recipients are Muhammad Hamizan Zawawi (Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Muhamad Aiman Hakim Nor Khalid (Mathematics and Statistics, UKM), Sarah Dania Mohd Kahar (Commercial Law, Universiti Malaya), Teoh Shu Jou (Data Management, Universiti Malaya), Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Sukri (Biotechnology, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Nurul Angelyn Zulhairy Liong (Genetics and Heredity, Universiti Malaya), Nur Zakirah Jasni (Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Australia), and Nurfatima Azzahra Fadli (Biochemistry, UKM). The BYDPA recipients pursuing studies at the Master's level are Fatini Nadiah Mohammad Zamzami (Biochemistry, UKM), Tiew Siew Jin (Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia), and Yugashini P. Muhilan (Biomedical Materials, UKM). The BYDPA is a prestigious national scholarship introduced in 2006 to sponsor Malaysian citizens who excel academically and are actively involved in co-curricular activities, such as community service, or who produce work that demonstrates creativity and innovation. To date, 20 scholarship cycles have been offered, benefiting 225 recipients, 117 at the PhD level and 108 at the Master's level. They received funding to pursue studies in fields such as Economics, Law, Science and Technology, Islamic Finance, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz told reporters that the department will conduct an impact study on the BYDPA programme. 'It has been offered for more than 20 years, and we feel it is necessary to review the current needs in terms of the approach and the fields of study granted to future students,' he said. Wan Ahmad Dahlan also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty for gracing the 2025 BYDPA presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, Low, who serves as a pharmacist at Melaka Hospital, extended her utmost gratitude to the King for the scholarship, adding that she is determined to complete her studies on time and return to serve the country. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal described the scholarship as a meaningful blessing in his life and that of his fellow recipients, as it has opened the door for him to pursue his PhD studies at King's College London. 'May we complete our PhD and Master's studies and contribute to our country, Malaysia,' he added. - Bernama
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Science
- Barnama
King Awards Scholarships To 13 University Students
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today presented the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) to 13 students from institutions of higher learning at Istana Negara here. Ten recipients were awarded scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies, and three people received scholarships for Master's (research) programmes. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal Mohd Ruslan, who is pursuing a doctorate study in Pharmacology and Pharmacy at King's College London, United Kingdom, and Karen Low Ka Ling at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), received the PhD scholarship. Other PhD scholarship recipients are Muhammad Hamizan Zawawi (Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Muhamad Aiman Hakim Nor Khalid (Mathematics and Statistics, UKM), Sarah Dania Mohd Kahar (Commercial Law, Universiti Malaya), Teoh Shu Jou (Data Management, Universiti Malaya), Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Sukri (Biotechnology, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Nurul Angelyn Zulhairy Liong (Genetics and Heredity, Universiti Malaya), Nur Zakirah Jasni (Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Australia), and Nurfatima Azzahra Fadli (Biochemistry, UKM). The BYDPA recipients pursuing studies at the Master's level are Fatini Nadiah Mohammad Zamzami (Biochemistry, UKM), Tiew Siew Jin (Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia), and Yugashini P. Muhilan (Biomedical Materials, UKM). The BYDPA is a prestigious national scholarship introduced in 2006 to sponsor Malaysian citizens who excel academically and are actively involved in co-curricular activities, such as community service, or who produce work that demonstrates creativity and innovation. To date, 20 scholarship cycles have been offered, benefiting 225 recipients, 117 at the PhD level and 108 at the Master's level. They received funding to pursue studies in fields such as Economics, Law, Science and Technology, Islamic Finance, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz told reporters that the department will conduct an impact study on the BYDPA programme. 'It has been offered for more than 20 years, and we feel it is necessary to review the current needs in terms of the approach and the fields of study granted to future students,' he said.
