The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, today advised university students and graduates to avoid getting involved in activities such as illegal rallies which he said can threaten national stability.

NONE Sultan Ibrahim, who is the chancellor of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), said they should be grateful for the chance to garner knowledge instead of taking part in anti-government political activities.

"I will not hesitate to resign as the chancellor of UTHM should any of our students be involved in such activities, as it is better than having my name tainted by such acts that also shames the university's reputation," he said when officiating at UTHM's 11th convocation, in Batu Pahat.

A total of 2,245 graduates received their scrolls at the convocation, comprising nine who received PhD, 164 Master's degrees and 1,832 Bachelor's degrees.    

The three-day convocation, which began today, also saw 240 collect their diplomas.

Female students in immoral activities

Sultan Ibrahim said among other issues frequently highlighted by the media was female students getting involved in immoral activities to get rich quickly.

In this context, he reminded students and graduates to hold steadfastly to their religious beliefs and strive to make their parents and the university proud.

He also urged the UTHM administration to expedite the construction of a campus for aeronautics students in Tanjung Labuh here.  

"Delaying this project will adversely affect our offer of aeronautics studies and incur supplementary costs," he added.   

- Bernama