News and pictures by Datuk Prof. Ts. Dr. Hjh. Norazah Mohd Suki
SINTOK, April 11 – Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) professor, Datuk Prof. Ts. Dr. Hjh. Norazah Mohd Suki, has been conferred the honorary rank of Kolonel Bersekutu (Pertahanan Awam) by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).
She also received the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Dekad Platinum at the Majlis Himpunan Setia APM Kedah Bil. 1/2026, held at the Civil Defence District Office in Kota Setar, Kedah.
The dual recognition reflects her longstanding service and contributions to civil defence and community preparedness.
Datuk Prof. Norazah, who serves as Deputy Dean (Academic & International) at the Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB), has been actively involved with APM since 2013. She was previously awarded the Pingat Am Pertahanan Awam in 2017 and the Pingat Bakti Pertahanan Awam in 2021.
The ceremony was attended by 150 APM Kedah personnel and served as a platform to recognise individuals who have made meaningful contributions to civil defence efforts and public preparedness.
The conferment and presentation of appointment letters were officiated by Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations), YAS TPj. (PA) Ghazali Abd Rahman, representing the APM Chief Commissioner, together with Kedah APM Director, Lt. Kol. (PA) Mohd Bukhori Mat Sidik.
UUM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Martadha Mohamed, said the recognition reflects the valuable contribution that academic leaders can make in supporting public institutions, community preparedness, and national service.
The achievement also highlights the growing role of academic expertise in public service and community development.
