KUALA LUMPUR – Nusaybah Maszlee’s success in becoming the first Malaysian and Southeast Asian student to receive six Outstanding Student Awards from Qatar’s Georgetown University has received plaudits from the king and queen.
In a post on Istana Negara’s Facebook account, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah congratulated Nusaybah on her success.
They expressed their pride and joy over Nusaybah’s success and for placing Malaysia’s name on the world stage.
“It also once again proves that with dedication, strong fighting spirit, and hard work, Malaysians can compete and succeed at the international level.
“Their Majesties hope the achievement will be a source of inspiration for other Malaysians to work hard and strive to achieve success in their respective fields,” the post read.
The royals also wished Nusaybah well and prayed that she will be blessed with continued success.
Nusaybah, 24, who is the eldest child of former education minister Maszlee Malik was honoured with, among others, the Suma Cum Laude – the highest distinction – award and the Dean’s List award. – Bernama, May 12, 2023
