Applause For Hashim

Wow. You have got to give it to the Universiti Malaya (UM) folks. I really didn't want to put in any more posts for the former vice-chancellor of the university. I get tired of typing his lengthy name and titles. But with the type of stuff written about him, I cannot help myself but to allocate him some more writing space. Sigh.

So here you go. There was a farewell party held at UM last week for our dear friend. And these are some of the "accolades" poured onto him. Have a read and enjoy. :)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof Dr Muhamad Rasat Muhamad:

...during Prof Hashim's tenure, the impact factor of UM's research papers had increased from 300 to 600 while the number of books published had risen to over 130 a year from only 80.

A science lecturer (who interestingly didn't want to be named):

“He managed to bring us together and work to raise the standards of UM,” said the lecturer, who has been teaching at UM for 15 years.

Prof Emeritus KT Joseph:

Prof Hashim was the best UM VC since Royal Prof Ungku Aziz. “He has done a tremendous job.”

Engineering lecturer Prof Dr Masjuki Hassan:

"Prof Hashim has been an inspiration... I hope they find the best candidate from within UM to replace him. I don't think there is an experienced enough woman candidate to head UM." [Tony P: That's really sexist isn't it?]

And of course, the infamous Dean of the Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Mohamad Rom Tamjis:

"Prof Hashim has been great for UM and has made it into a world-class institution."

Someone wants to provide the definition of a "world-class institution" again? :) This is the Art of Flattery at its very best, arguably the No. 1 achievement for the former vice-chancellor.