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  "id": 17330239,
  "title": "UMPSA's new landmark takes centre stage at 21st convocation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/umpsas-new-landmark-takes-centre-stage-at-21st-convocation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T03:16:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1567482/umpsas-new-landmark-takes-centre-stage-21st-convocation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The newly-built Dewan Tuanku Canselor at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) will host its 21st convocation ceremony for the first time today, marking a historic milestone for the university. The iconic hall features an architectural design inspired by Pahang's traditional wau pungguk, reflecting the state's rich cultural heritage while symbolising UMPSA's aspirations to become a leading technical university. Located at the Pekan campus, Dewan Tuanku Canselor was officially proclaimed by the Sultan of Pahang on Oct 21. UMPSA Vice-Chancellor Professor Ts Dr Yatimah Alias said the completion of the convocation hall marked another significant milestone in the university's journey towards celebrating its Silver Jubilee on Feb 16, 2027.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}