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Academic and Ceremonial Attire

Honorary Doctorate

A gown of red soft polyester; the front lapels and the edge of
the sleeves with black and gold kain songket motif. A hood of
red soft polyester trimmed with silver satin and a red satin ‘V’
shape front and back. A bonnet of black soft polyester with
yellow tassel.

Hood Colours
The hood colour is based on the discipline of the degree as follows:

Arts and Social Science
Burgundy Red symbolises energy, cultural heart, intellectual nerve and wisdom of a
progressive and learned society.

Business/Management/Accounting/Finance
Blue symbolises knowledge and intelligence in facing the intense global business
changes; it also reflects steadfast friendship and trust in the world where good
governance and corporate responsibility are so much needed.

Engineering
Bright Orange symbolises dynamism and passion for excellence in engineering and
technological innovation as the main catalyst of change in human civilisation.

Science
Purple symbolises the power of science leading to discovery and invention for the
comfort and benefit of mankind in harmony with nature.

Technology
Golden Yellow symbolises innovations in new emerging technological fields that
bring bright future and golden opportunities towards nation building.

Medicine
Crimson symbolises the power of healing and reflects the highest values and
standards of medical ethics.

Health Science
Crimson with White symbolises the determination to promote healing using the
highest standards of safety and health care.

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