Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor has expressed his displeasure over the proposal to rename Universiti Putra Malaysia to its original name, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. As the university's Chancellor, he emphasized the historical significance of the current name and urged for a better understanding of the university's history.
The Sultan said that the name Universiti Putra Malaysia was chosen to honour Malaysia’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj . — Picture by Mukhriz Hazimas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed his displeasure with the proposal to reinstate Universiti Putra Malaysia ’s original name, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia .
“I wish to make it clear that the name Universiti Putra Malaysia must be retained, as I was the one who launched the Putra brand, which signifies ‘Agriculture for the People,’” His Royal Highness decreed during the 48th UPM Convocation 2024, held at UPM’s Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Cultural and Arts Centre in Serdang today.
“I urge those who lack understanding of history to read and review the facts before making any statements, particularly those regarding Universiti Putra Malaysia,” he was quoted as saying.
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