UNAIR NEWSÌý“Ìý once again awarded honorary doctorate degree to a figure who contributes greatly to the nation.ÌýThis time it is for Dato ‘Sri Thahir who is also a philanthropist who will be conferred for an honorary doctorate on Thursday, March 8.
Regarding the awarding of honorary doctorate, Rector of UNAIR Prof.ÌýDr.ÌýMoh.ÌýNasih, S.E., M.T., Ak., CMA., stated that academically, there is no doubt that Dato Tahir is eligible.ÌýIn addition, the honorary title is awarded as UNAIR effort to give appreciation to the people of this nation who have made a real action for civilization.
“In terms of contribution, we see Dato Tahir is already proven.ÌýAnd, this we have studied since two years ago, “said Prof.ÌýNasih during a press conference in Hall 301, Kahuripan Building, Campus C UNAIR, Wednesday, March 3.
Meanwhile, Dato Tahir who was also born in Surabaya, March 26, 1952, stated that he was very honored for this honorary degree given to him.ÌýFor him, it becomes a challenge.
“Success is a path and a process.ÌýTherefore, when we get an award of this kind (honorary doctor, ed), it is actually a challenge that we continue to do more, especially to contribute to the advancement of education, “he explained.
In addition, in the presence of dozens of media crew, Dato ‘Tahir stressed that to improve education in Indonesia, various ways needed from strengthening human resources, building ongoing research, to improve international cooperation.
“In strengthening human resources, we must ask educators to focus.ÌýIn addition, cooperation with higher education institutions in the world should continue to be improved, “he said.
At the end, Dato Tahir reiterated that true success is when it can be shared with others.ÌýBorrowing western way of thinking, Dato ‘Tahir revealed that for westerners, Americans in particular, wealth given to others is the real wealth.
“This is sometimes different from the eastern way of thinking.ÌýTherefore, my principle, the treasures I share with others, is my real treasure, “concluded Dato Tahir.Ìý(*)
Author: Nuri Hermawan
Editor: Feri Fenoria
