Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) celebrated the academic achievements of its students and the professional excellence of its academic and non-academic staff at the annual Excellence Award Ceremony 2025.
Held in conjunction with the UTB Convocation Ceremony 2025, the event took place at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
The ceremony recognised outstanding achievements across multiple categories, including the Staff Excellence Award (SEA), the Chancellor’s Award, the Graduate Excellence Award, the Publication Award, the Dean’s List Award, and the Co-Curricular Activities Award, also known as the Student Achievement Passport (SAP) Award. The event also featured the People’s Choice Award for UTB Project Showcase 2025.
The Guest of Honour was Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, Minister of Education and Chairperson of the UTB Council.
Also present were His Excellency Mr Xiao Jianguo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China; Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Professor Dr Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of UTB; and other members of the UTB Council.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by welcoming remarks from the UTB Vice-Chancellor.
At the ceremony, the Guest of Honour presented awards to the recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards (SEA), recognising their achievements in teaching, research and administrative excellence among both academic and non-academic staff, as well as a Special Mention Award category.
This year, 18 exceptional academics and staff members were awarded for their exemplary service to the University this year. The main award recipients each received a commemorative plaque, a certificate of recognition, and a cash prize of BND$1,000.00, while those granted the Special Mention Award were presented with certificates acknowledging their contributions.
The recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards and Special Mention are as follows:
Teaching Excellence Awards 2025
- Dr Lee Kok Yueh, Assistant Professor and Deputy Dean of the Centre for Communication, Teaching, and Learning.
- Noor Deenina Salleh binti Hj Md Salleh, Lecturer from the School of Computing and Informatics, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Research on Agri-Food Science and Technology.
Research Excellence Awards 2025
REA (Early-Career Academic)
1) Dr Sheik Mohammed Sulthan, Assistant Professor from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Transport Research.
2) Pg Dr Muneerah binti Pg Haji Jeludin, Assistant Professor from the Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
3)Dr Law Kah Haw, Assistant Professor from Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Deputy Dean of the Graduate Studies and Research Office.
Administrative Excellence Awards (Academic) 2025
1) Dr Rozia Adenan, Assistant Professor of the School of Design and Programme Leader of Architecture.
2) Dr Hajah Nor Zainah binti Haji Siau, Assistant Professor of the School of Computing and Informatics, and Deputy Director of the Quality Assurance Office.
3) Dr Yap Yok Hoe, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and Director of the Quality Assurance Office.
4) Dr Namasivayam Navaranjan, Senior Assistant Professor and Dean of the School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics.
5) Dr Wendy Ng Pei Qin, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Director of the UTB Global Office.
Administrative Excellence Awards (Non-Academic) 2025
Administration Award for Support Staff – Division IV and V
- Hajah Siti Mariam binti Haji Amit, Office Assistant, Registrar’s Office
Special Mention Award Category
Teaching Excellence (Special Mention) 2025
- Dr Bashir Suleiman, Senior Assistant Professor from Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
Research Excellence Special Mention 2025 for Early Career Academic
1) Pg Dr Seri Rahayu binti Pg Yaakub, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, and Deputy Dean (Academic), Faculty of Engineering.
Administrative Excellence Special Mention (Academic) 2025
1) Dr Law Kah Haw, Assistant Professor from Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Deputy Dean of the Graduate Studies and Research Office.
Administrative Excellence Special Mention (Non-Academic) 2025
- Siti Aminah binti Awg Masri / Md Said, Grade II Worker of the Registrar’s Office.
- Hjh Norhidayati binti Haji Zinin, Clerk, Management Service Division of the Registrar’s Office.
- Siti Amniah binti Bangok, Senior Lab Technician, Faculty of Engineering.
- Roslizaharyanti binti Haji Rosli, Laboratory Assistant, Faculty of Engineering.
The Staff Excellence Award was introduced in 2015 and is celebrated annually to honour the outstanding contributions of both academic and non-academic staff to the success of the University in achieving its strategic goals.
The ceremony then continued with the Guest of Honour presenting the Graduate Excellence Awards, recognising graduates across various categories who not only successfully completed their studies but also excelled in their respective academic programmes. The awards highlighted the hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements of these individuals as they marked the completion of their academic journey at UTB.
The Guest of Honour also presented the Chancellor’s Medal Award to Dayang Basma Lachkar, a graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Communication for her astounding accomplishments. In addition to her academic excellence, she is a distinguished national Wushu athlete who has represented Brunei Darussalam in numerous regional and international competitions, bringing pride and recognition to the nation. Her dedication to both her studies and athletic pursuits reflects an exceptional standard of commitment, discipline, and perseverance, serving as an inspiration to her peers and future graduates of UTB.
Other awards presented include the Graduate Excellence Award, Publication Award, Dean’s List Recipients, Student Achievements Passport Awards, and People’s Choice Awards.
Sponsors of the Graduate Excellence Awards included: The Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam; Imagine Sendirian Berhad (Sdn Bhd); MC Donalds Brunei Darussalam (Makan Ceria Sdn Bhd); Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD); Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd; Hibiscus Petroleum; Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI); Petrokon Utama Sdn Bhd; Armada Properties Sdn Bhd; Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd; Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST); Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd; Insurance Islam TAIB General Takaful Sdn Bhd; Takaful Brunei (TBA); SHIHAM Sdn Bhd; Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd; Aisha Trading Company Sdn Bhd; Alif Technologies Sdn Bhd; Comquest Sdn Bhd; Syarikat Juruukur Fadly; 360 Geoinfo Company; Brunei Insurance and Takaful Association (BITA); JSY Systems Sdn Bhd; Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd; Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd; HAKI General Contractor; The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); Belait Shipping Co Sdn Bhd; Golden Corporation Sdn Bhd; Pertubuhan Ukur Jurutera dan Arkitek (PUJA); Jetwires Trading and Electrical Services; The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Brunei (IMechE-Brunei); Darussalam Holdings Sdn Bhd; and British Computer Society; D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd; Artesian Fresh Sdn Bhd; Sehat Water Sdn Bhd; and Rain Fresh.
The event then continued with the presentation of the Dean’s List Award, Co-Curricular Activities, and the People’s Choice Award.
The Dean's List Awards were presented to 55 deserving students from across UTB's faculties and schools. These recipients were recognised for their exceptional academic performance, having demonstrated remarkable scholastic achievement throughout their studies. This prestigious honour acknowledges the hard work, dedication, and intellectual prowess of these high-achieving students across various disciplines within the university.
In addition, twelve students were acknowledged for their exceptional involvement in co-curricular activities, with awards spanning diverse areas such as Outstanding Life Skill Achiever, Religious Award (Male), Religious Award (Female), Community Service Achiever, Culture Award, Sportsman and Sportswoman of UTB, and a Special Mention category.
The event also celebrated innovation, with eleven recipients earning the People's Choice Award for their contributions to the UTB Project Showcase 2025. This comprehensive recognition underscores UTB's commitment to fostering well-rounded excellence among its student body.
