UTB welcomed the new Student Representative Council (MPPUTB) members for the 2023/2024 academic year via a handover ceremony held at the Multi-Purpose Hall, UTB.
Since the inception of MPPUTB in 2011, an annual ceremony has been held to officially introduce the new members of the Student Representative Council to UTB students and staff. The members were appointed following a selection process that included a challenging orientation camp to further test their capabilities and expose them to understand their tasks, roles, and responsibilities as new leaders.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Datin Paduka Professor Dr. Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Hj Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of UTB.
A farewell speech was delivered by Yang Mulia Dayang Ummi Salmah binti Haji Mohammad Firdaus, the former President of MPPUTB session 2022/2023, followed by a speech by Yang Mulia Awangku Muhammad Rafiuddin bin Pengiran Saharuddin, the newly elected President of MPPUTB session 2023/2024.
The ceremony also marked the conclusion of service for the previous members of MPPUTB session 2022/2023, who were awarded certificates of appreciation by the Guest of Honour in recognition of their unwavering dedication and commitment throughout their year of service.
The ceremony concluded with the recitation of Doa Selamat after the new council members of 2023/2024 session recited their ceremonial pledge.
