29/07/2026
An evening of celebration, tradition and enduring friendship.
Following a day of meaningful connections at the UM–NUS Social Game and insightful discussions at the 3rd UM–NUS Joint Academic Symposium, the Gala Dinner at Capella Singapore brought together university leaders, academics, alumni, golfers and delegates from National University of Singapore and Universiti Malaya ahead of the 55th UM–NUS Inter-University Tunku Chancellor Golf Tournament.
We were deeply honoured by the presence of HE Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore and Chancellor of NUS and Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, HRH Sultan of Perak Nazrin Shah, Chancellor of the Universiti Malaya and HRH Raja Permaisuri of Perak Zara Salim, together with university leaders and delegates from both institutions. Their presence underscored the enduring partnership between NUS and UM, as well as the warm ties between Singapore and Malaysia.
The evening was enlivened by performances from NUS Dikir Barat and NUS Indian Dance, and an octet of alumni from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, adding a memorable cultural dimension to the celebration.
More than a dinner, the evening celebrated over five decades of friendship, collaboration and shared aspirations between NUS and UM. As we look ahead to the tournament, we celebrate a partnership that has grown beyond the fairways — bringing together our communities through golf, academic exchange and a shared commitment to excellence while strengthening the enduring ties between Singapore and Malaysia.
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