Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan

At Your ServiceThe most important thing I have learnt is - the characteristics that make us arethe sum of the many individual decisions we take in our lives. It begins and endswith the sum of all the choices and actions we bear in our journey.I have found that the essence to a rich learning is one that is driven by purpose.In such an instance every small action taken each day and everyday is cast back toa purpose we each choose for our journeys. It is these small actions and decisionsthat culminate to making US and the future we build for ourselves. It cultivates thecharacter and attitude we will each sow in our own unique and individual paths.No matter what we choose to do, we require knowledge and education in a formand fashion. Be that medicine, law, drama and arts, journalism or even taking uppublic service. It is this knowledge and learning that provides the much neededcommon sense in our daily choices. Common sense comes with much knowledge,learning and exposure.When we choose a purpose-driven pathof seeking knowledge, learning becomesa culture and a habit. The excellence weaim in education no longer intimidates.It is within our reaches and grabs. Theworld before us becomes a globe filledwith learning opportunities no matter thedifficulties.I am convinced that it is the strength of education and knowledge that will haveyou shine as individuals in a noisy room of talents. By talents I don’t mean thelisting of A’s, but that, and much more. That you stand out as individuals aware ofglobal happenings. You are well read and you have honour as a human being. Youexude maturity and wisdom, regardless of age, in your decision makings. This isreflected in how you treat yourselves and others, especially the weakest amongstus. You are able to handle differences maturely and accept criticisms positively asa tool to growth. You are well adapted and adjusted to serve and shine whereveryou travel in the world.162