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Ninety-year-old defies age, earns MBA from Open University Malaysia

MUKHRIZ MAT HUSIN
By MUKHRIZ MAT HUSIN
17 Oct 2023 03:54pm
Azman (right) presented the Lifetime Learning Award to Krishnan during the 27th OUM Convocation Ceremony at the World Trade Center (WTC) Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
Azman (right) presented the Lifetime Learning Award to Krishnan during the 27th OUM Convocation Ceremony at the World Trade Center (WTC) Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

KUALA LUMPUR - Age is no barrier, and ninety-year-old former high school principal Krishnan Arunasalam is a living testament to this.

He recently graduated with a master's degree from Open University Malaysia (OUM), becoming the institution's oldest graduate.

In a heartwarming moment during the 27th OUM Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, Krishnan was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Learning Award.

This award is a tribute to individuals over the age of 60 who have achieved academic excellence at the university.

Krishnan, who pursued a Master of Business Administration, expressed profound gratitude and joy at having successfully completed his studies at the university, despite his advanced age.

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