PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Deputy director-general of Higher Education Prof Dr Noor Azizi Ismail (pic) has been appointed as Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) vice-chancellor for a three-year term effective Jan 7. Ministry of Education (MOE) in a statement here Saturday (Jan 5), said Noor Azizi was appointed based on his expertise, knowledge, and performance as academic administrator at various levels, including as Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) deputy vice-chancellor (Research and Innovation). Noor Azizi, 50, holds a doctorate in Accounting and Information Systems from Loughborough University, United Kingdom; Masters degree in Accounting Information Systems from the University of Memphis in the United States; and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He began his academic career as a lecturer of accounting information systems at UUM, before being appointed as the Dean of UUM School of Business (Research and Innovation), as Dean of UUM Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business, and eventually as UUM deputy vice-chancellor (Research and Innovation). ”The MOE would also like to extend its appreciation to Husaini for the service, leadership and expertise rendered throughout his tenure as UMK vice-chancellor,” the statement said.

Source: The Star January 05, 2019 12:11 UTC