KUALA LUMPUR: The ardour to pursue knowledge was the motivation for a retiree with 13 grandchildren to realise his 46-year dream of acquiring a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Datuk Dr. Md Damiri Md Sairi, 70, a retiree from the Perak Land and Mines Director’s Office, efficiently accomplished his PhD. within the area of land and forest research and obtained his scroll right this moment.
“We won’t ever end studying. Knowledge is sort of a huge ocean. The extra we be taught the extra we don’t know. There are many aged individuals overseas who proceed their schooling, however in Malaysia, it’s unusual to examine throughout retirement,“ stated the daddy of 5 in a press release shared by UPM right this moment.
He stated as well as to being pushed by his eager curiosity to discover the sphere of his former profession after retiring in 2011, strict self-discipline was additionally an enormous think about his success.
Md Damiri stated it was this self-discipline that enabled him to efficiently full his research regardless of virtually giving up due to challenges he confronted through the COVID-19 pandemic.
“At that point I used to be the chairman of the mosque in Rapat Setia Baru, Ipoh which required many working procedures, plus my dedication to the kids, who have been all in Kuala Lumpur.
“However, with strict self-discipline and assist from my beloved spouse and kids, I’m very grateful and lucky for this achievement,“ he stated.
It was an much more memorable day for Md Damiri as a result of he shared the historic second of graduating together with his son, Dr. Mohamad Hazrol, 30, who additionally obtained a PhD. from UPM.
Mohamad Hazrol stated seeing his father striving to obtain a PhD. was the primary supply of inspiration for him to pursue his PhD.
“If my 70-year-old father can do it, then so can I,“ he stated.–eNM
