KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must focus on producing graduates who can think logically and be able to solve problems, says former finance minister Tun Dr Daim Zainuddin, 81. Daim, from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, now holds a doctorate of philosophy after 11 years of study. “I also had other responsibilities so I did my research off and on – when I had the time, ” he said. Those who need help, we give them help.”Daim’s scroll was presented by Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, who is also UM Chancellor. The 59th convocation ceremony, which started yesterday, saw 6,562 students graduating from the country’s top varsity.

Source: The Star October 12, 2019 23:26 UTC