Datuk Dr Hang Tuah Din is elected president of the GPMS National Alumni for 2026/2028, succeeding Datuk Syed Anuar Syed Mohamad
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Dr Hang Tuah Din has been elected president of the National Alumni of the Association of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS) for the 2026/2028 term.
He succeeds Datuk Syed Anuar Syed Mohamad, who has been appointed as an advisor to the association.
The UMNO Perak Information Chief was elected at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the GPMS National Alumni.
The meeting also elected the Supreme Executive Council for the 2026/2028 term.
The event was officiated by Datuk Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii, political secretary to the Minister of Rural and Regional Development.
It was also attended by Datuk Roslan Ariffin, director of the Tun Abdul Razak Institute of Information and Broadcasting (IPPTAR), along with state representatives.
Hang Tuah described his election as a mandate to ensure the GPMS alumni continue championing the nation’s education agenda.
He specifically highlighted strengthening the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
“With our current committee, backed by extensive experience and a strong standing, we can contribute to the nation through education policy by engaging stakeholders and ensuring our children’s education is safeguarded,” he told Bernama.
The deputy president position was won by Sabaruddin Daud.
Four vice president roles were filled by Prof Datuk Seri Dr Rasyid Maidin, Datuk Abdul Said Hussain, Datin Hazimah Samin, and Prof Muhd Zul Azhan Yahya.
