Steven Sim visits recovering former UM lecturer Dr. Kamal
GEORGE TOWN : Di sebalik kesibukan tugasnya sebagai Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Steven Sim Chee Keong tetap tidak pernah melupakan jasa bekas pensyarahnya semasa berada di Universiti Malaya (UM), suatu ketika dahulu. Ahli Parlimen Bukit Mertajam itu berkata, baru-baru ini, beliau sempat berkunjung ke rumah bekas pensyarah tersebut iaitu Dr. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Mohd. ... Read more The post Steven Sim kenang jasa Dr. Kamal, beri kata semangat hadapi ujian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
Source: Utusan Malaysia · July 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 JULY 2026 —
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Steven Sim Chee Keong, recently visited his former lecturer, Dr. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Mohd. Rus, who is recovering from a cancer surgery. The visit was a gesture of appreciation for Dr. Kamal's guidance during Sim's time at the University of Malaya (UM). Details of the visit were shared by Sim on his Facebook page.
Market Impact
The visit is unlikely to have a direct impact on the Malaysian market, as it is a personal gesture by the minister. However, it highlights the importance of mentorship and the role that educators play in shaping the country's future leaders.
The Malaysian economy has been focused on developing its entrepreneurial sector, and initiatives such as these visits can help foster a sense of community and appreciation for the people who contribute to the country's growth.
According to Sim, Dr. Kamal is currently recovering at home after undergoing surgery to remove a cancer tumor. Sim expressed his gratitude that Dr. Kamal's condition is stable and that he is in high spirits. Sim also shared that he had promised to read a book to Dr. Kamal once he has fully recovered, just as he used to do 20 years ago when Dr. Kamal was working on his PhD thesis.
Details not yet available on the minister's upcoming schedule or plans to support Dr. Kamal's recovery.
The visit is seen as a positive gesture by the minister, and it is expected to have a minimal impact on the Malaysian economy. However, it highlights the importance of human connections and the role that leaders can play in supporting and uplifting their communities.
As the Malaysian economy continues to grow and develop, initiatives such as these can help foster a sense of unity and appreciation for the people who contribute to the country's success.