By Zaki MS
KUALA LUMPUR – The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today officiated the launch of Univer-Cities: Combatting Existential Climate Change – Volume V at Universiti Malaya (UM).
His Royal Highness was accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim.
The 168-page book is published by World Scientific Publishing and edited by Prof. Anthony SC Teo.
The publication highlights climate change issues and environmental challenges that increasingly require global attention.
It also emphasises the importance of strategic cooperation and knowledge sharing in addressing the threat of climate change.
Following the launch, Sultan Nazrin visited the Legacy in Canvas: A Tribute to Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah exhibition.
Also present were UM Board of Directors Chairperson Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar and UM Vice-Chancellor Professor Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman.
Others in attendance included National Council of Women’s Organisations Malaysia (NCWO) President Professor Emerita Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin.
Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah also attended the ceremony.
The book launch reflects a commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration among various stakeholders to raise awareness of climate change and environmental sustainability.
