BANGI: Disability is not a hindrance to succeed for two Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) graduates who received their scrolls at the varsity’s main campus in Bangi, Selangor today. PhD in Environment and Development graduate Dr Mohd Khairi Ismail, 31, who has a physical disability, has defied the odds to achieve his tremendous academic success. Dr Mohd Khairi Ismail gestures during the convocation ceremony. Mohd Khairi and Wahida are among 7,655 graduates who will receive their scrolls at UKM’s 47th Convocation Ceremony, which will run from today until Nov 5. UKM Chancellor Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir delivers his speech during the 47th UKM convocation ceremony in Bangi.

Source: New Strait Times November 02, 2019 12:33 UTC