University of Cyberjaya Alumnus Awarded Prestigious Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship 2025

The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by one of its distinguished alumni, Muhammad Fariz Haiqal Mohd Ruslan, who has been awarded the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) 2025—one of the highest academic honours in Malaysia.

The official award ceremony was held at Istana Negara, where His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim graciously presented the scholarship to 13 recipients from institutions of higher learning across the country. The BYDPA is a prestigious national scholarship offered to Malaysian citizens pursuing postgraduate studies, either locally or abroad.

Muhammad Fariz Haiqal, a graduate of the University of Cyberjaya’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme (Class of 2021), will soon embark on his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology at King’s College London, United Kingdom. His selection reflects not only his academic excellence and leadership potential, but also the quality of education and training he received at UoC.

He is among ten scholars selected this year to receive the BYDPA for PhD-level studies. The awardees represent a broad range of fields, including Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Commercial Law, Data Management, Biotechnology, Genetics, Veterinary Science, and Biochemistry. In addition, three recipients have been awarded the scholarship for Master’s-level (research) studies in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Materials.

First introduced in 2006, the YDPA Scholarship is administered by the Public Service Department (JPA). It is awarded to individuals with outstanding academic records, demonstrated leadership abilities, and high-impact research proposals with the potential to contribute meaningfully to national development. To date, only 225 Malaysians have received this honour across 20 award cycles, underscoring its prestige and competitiveness.

From Cyberjaya to the World

During his time at UoC, Muhammad Fariz Haiqal served as President of the Student Council and was the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award at the university’s 11th Convocation Ceremony. His journey from Cyberjaya to one of the world’s top universities exemplifies the university’s commitment to nurturing excellence and developing well-rounded leaders.

The University of Cyberjaya extends its heartfelt congratulations to Muhammad Fariz Haiqal on this extraordinary milestone. His success is a reflection of the university’s commitment to nurturing excellence and producing graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully on both national and global stages