4th September 2025, Putrajaya – A farewell ceremony themed 'Legacy of Leadership' was held for Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim Abu Talib, the third former Director, Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA), at Latest Recipe, Le'Meridien Hotel, Putrajaya on 4th September 2025, organised by the Welfare and Social Club (KKS). The ceremony began with a speech from CQA Director, Associate Professor Dr. Noor Syamilah Zakaria who expressed her appreciation and gratitude for the dedicated service of Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim since he was appointed as Director of CQA on 1st April 2024. Associate Professor Dr. Noor Syamilah also expressed his congratulations on the appointment of Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) starting 11th August 2025 and was followed by a speech from the former Director of CQA. Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim who expressed his appreciation for the commitment and dedication of CQA staff throughout his service at CQA. He also prayed that all of CQA's efforts in enhancing and improving academic quality and services would be rewarded by Allah. Immediately afterwards, a handover session was held from Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim to the new CQA Director, Associate Professor Dr. Noor Syamilah Zakaria. Before the ceremony ended, a souvenir handover session was held for Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim while CQA staff also received gifts from Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Rahim. The ceremony ended with a photo session among CQA staff.
News written by	: Aidawati Ramali |   Section of Institutional Audit    |  Centre for Quality Assurance

Date of Input: 04/01/2026 | Updated: 04/01/2026 | aidawati