Alumni News
At the 2025 Sanjungan Kencana Award Ceremony, the Faculty of Medicine honored Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza Binti Ngah as the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2025. This prestigious award recognizes an alumnus for outstanding career achievements and contributions. Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza Binti Ngah is a specialist ophthalmologist who earned her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1991 and her Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) in 1998 from the Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
She currently holds the position of Deputy Director-General of Health (Research and Technical Support) at the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). Previously, she served as Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Selayang Hospital and was the National Head of Ophthalmology Services at the Ministry of Health Malaysia from 2014 to 2023. Additionally, she was President of the College of Ophthalmologists Malaysia from 2018 to 2023.
During her leadership as National Head of Ophthalmology Services, she spearheaded the development of advanced retina centers across MOH hospitals, introducing state-of-the-art technologies for treatment, including the application of artificial intelligence in managing eye diseases.
The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medicine Graduation Dinner was held on 21 June 2025 at Bangi Resort Hotel. This event not only celebrated the accomplishments of the final-year students but also gathered lecturers, administrative staff, students from various cohorts, and alumni in a convivial and harmonious setting.
The attendance of alumni from diverse professional backgrounds, including Assistant Medical Officers, experienced Paramedics, and researchers in the field of emergency health, served as a source of inspiration and encouragement to current students. This bilateral interaction provided valuable opportunities for sharing experiences, career guidance, and moral support, which were highly beneficial to both graduates and the emerging leaders of the program.
With the proactive engagement of alumni, the dinner transcended a mere recognition ceremony. It functioned as a cross-generational forum that fostered the values of camaraderie, strengthened professional networks, and upheld the strong identity of the UKM Emergency Medical Science community.
In summary, the event successfully fulfilled its primary objectives of celebrating success, reinforcing solidarity, and creating enduring memories. It is hoped that this occasion will continue as an annual tradition, uniting the program’s members under a shared spirit of resilience, unity, and preparedness in emergency medical services.
The UKM Faculty of Medicine extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to the UKM Medical Alumni who have generously sponsored RM 90,000 for the Iftar Ramadan 1446 H program. This sponsorship, part of an annual Ramadan initiative, has benefited 300 selected students residing at Tun Dr. Ismail College, UKM.
The Faculty of Medicine also conveys heartfelt thanks to the administration of Tun Dr. Ismail College for their willingness to collaborate in making this effort a success. The food distribution process was carried out in collaboration with the UKM Medical Students Association (PERSIAP) and the Student Executive Council (MEP) of Tun Dr. Ismail College, UKM.
May this noble effort continue in the future, and may every contribution be rewarded by Allah with the best of returns.
The UKM Faculty of Medicine extends its heartfelt congratulations to YB Datuk Seri Dr. Zaliha Mustafa (FPER 1989), Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), on being conferred the Seri Mahkota Wilayah (S.M.W.) award, which carries the title “Datuk Seri,” by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. This honor was bestowed in conjunction with the 2025 Federal Territories Day celebration during the Investiture Ceremony of Federal Territory Orders, Decorations, and Medals on Friday, 7 March 2025.
We are proud of our UKM alumni!
The UKM Faculty of Medicine congratulates YBhg. Prof. Dr. Azizi Ayob (Alumnus of the UKM Faculty of Medicine, Class of 1997) on his success in winning Innovathon 2.0.
The UKM Faculty of Medicine congratulates Datuk Dr. Shaiful Azmi Yahaya (Alumnus of the UKM Faculty of Medicine, Class of 1994 & 2001) on his appointment.
