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Economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram was announced as the 12th national academic figure at the National Academic Awards (NAP) ceremony in Putrajaya last night.
Jomo, 66, formerly assistant secretary-general for economic development at the United Nations, is an expert in political economy development, particularly in the Southeast Asian region.
The award was presented by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who chaired the annual awards ceremony.
Jomo received RM 200,000, a trophy and a certificate.
The National Academic Figure Award is presented to committed, committed academics who continue to contribute to the discovery and development of knowledge, the creation of wealth and the fulfillment of the aspirations of the tertiary institution as a vehicle for national development. .
Meanwhile, Juan Joon Ching, a professor at Universiti Malaya, has been announced as the winner of the most promising academic award. This award is given to high net worth students under the age of 40.
Earlier, in his speech, Mahathir had expressed the hope that rewards would motivate individuals to pursue their excellence, while establishing a benchmark to follow for others.
"Without their support (academics), I think we can not train an informed generation par excellence, but also train balanced individuals for the development and progress of the country," said the Prime Minister.
– Bernama
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