Rizalman Ibrahim Appointed UiTM’s Newest Board Of Directors Succeeding Vivy Yusof

Iconic fashion designer Dato’ Rizalman Ibrahim has officially been appointed as University Technology MARA’s (UiTM) newest Board of Directors member.

The news of his appointment was shared by the famed designer himself via his Instagram account on Friday (16 October).

According to a statement from his company, Rizalman was appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education and has signed the letter of appointment at the ministry’s office in Putrajaya today.

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yang terikat itu baldi yang dalam itu telaga yang manis itu budi yang ilmu itu harta Saya berjanji selagi hayat terkandung sebagai seorang rakyat Malaysia, sebagai bangsa Melayu, sebagai umat Nabi Muhammad SAW dan sebagai makhluk ciptaan Allah SWT.. saya pasti berkhidmat selagi diperlukan bakat dan kederat. . #uitm #uitmdihatiku . . . Terima Kasih tidak terhingga pada pengurusan Rizalman Ibrahim of Companies serta Yayasan RI di atas klip ini. . . *of course i have to announce this glorious occasion with a certain class and standard. . . . @hautecouturebyrizalman @glamweddings @glamreka_casa @rimaison @yayasan_ri @rinetwork.my
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Rizalman is an alumnus of UiTM and graduated with a Diploma in Arts & Design (Fashion Design) in 1993 with two honors – Best Student for his programme and in research.

His appointment was well received by Malaysians especially former UiTM students.

Wow congratulations Dato’ Rizalman pic.twitter.com/FOEQhdXjHb
— Tengku Elena (@elenatengku) October 16, 2020

Legend. Talented. Educated. As a student Art and Design, i am very proud. You have made me fall in love with all your kind words, the way you treat people open my eyes to be better in the future. You're my idol. Congratulations Dato' Haji Rizalman bin Haji Ibrahim #uitmdihatiku❤️ pic.twitter.com/bzPVWf4L7J
— バルキス (@cookieshhhh) October 16, 2020

As much as i love duck, i still think vivy is not compatible for being a part of the board director before. Dato’ rizalman is the compatible one! Congratulations ✊? pic.twitter.com/Q0SWU757Kd
— nad (@naddyjne) October 16, 2020

Well deserved! Very well deserved! Tahniah UiTM! Tahniah buat Dato’ Rizalman Ibrahim. #SirehPulangKeGagang pic.twitter.com/PwepAWueTw
— DR TED VADER (@LelakiOnTheGo) October 16, 2020

Waww rizalman n vivy both in UITM board... hahahahhaa. I cant wait the outcome
— Alia Aziz (@alia_nadira) October 16, 2020

Ini baru betul. Tahniah Dato' Rizalman Ibrahim ?? pic.twitter.com/10HwjJ7hwE
— FJ??ai (@FLjasmy) October 16, 2020

Tahniah Dato Rizalman Ibrahim atas perlantikan sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah UITM ini baru betul Alumni yg berjaya dan inspirasi semua! Kami alumni fashion tumpang bangga! ?
— HATTA DOLMAT (@hattadolmatHDC) October 16, 2020

Dato’ Rizalman BOD baru UiTM wow i approve
— Liyana. (@LiyanaRani_) October 16, 2020

TahniahYBhg. Dato’ Rizalman Ibrahimatas pelantikan sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah UiTMdaripada Pengerusi Lembaga Pengarah, Ahli Lembaga Pengarah dan Pengurusan Eksekutif Universiti#LPUUiTM #kitaUiTM #UiTMdihatiku pic.twitter.com/fCw2wP38z1
— UiTM Official (@uitmofficial) October 16, 2020

Congratulations dato Rizalman !! Now this is the news we wanna hear pic.twitter.com/ZZbgnnrs8x
— ha (@aimannurashid) October 16, 2020

Rizalman replaces Datin Vivy Yusof who previously left the post after her contract expired.

Vivy was appointed as a member of the UiTM BoD in May 2019, which attracted mixed reactions from Malaysians.

Congratulations, Rizalman and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours in your new role.