Mohamad Kadim’s term as UNIMAS’ vice chancellor ends

KUCHING: The bitter and sweet experience of leading Univeriti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for over 10 years has matured me, said former UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi.

UNIMAS through a statement announced that Mohamad Kadim’s position as Vice Chancellor has ended on December 14, 2023.

Mohamad Kadim during his clock-out session.

“Alhamdulillah, my term as Vice-Chancellor has come to an end. It is truly amazing to think that more than 10 years have passed since I first took up the appointment on April 16, 2013.

“It has been exhilarating and tremendously satisfying, to say the least, and I am grateful to have been part of the great team in building UNIMAS as a global brand.

“Importantly, I believe that the majority of the staff want UNIMAS to advance as one of the leading public universities,” he said in a post on Facebook on Thursday.

Meanwhile, UNIMAS also announced that before the official appointment of the new Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) Professor Dr Ahmad Hat Rasit will act as Acting Chancellor of UNIMAS, effective December 15, until the appointment of Acting Chancellor of UNIMAS is finalised.

At the same time, UNIMAS expressed its appreciation for Mohamad Kadim’s dedication and service throughout his service as the eighth UNIMAS Vice Chancellor.