Curtin Malaysia’s newest graduates were warmly welcomed into the Curtin alumni community at two special sundowner events in Kuala Lumpur and Miri.

The first event, held on Wednesday 7 May at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence in Kuala Lumpur, was hosted by the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke. It also marked the 70th anniversary of Australia’s diplomatic presence in Malaysia.

Graduates networked with peers and heard from Provost Professor Matthew Tonts, who shared his own journey from Curtin alumnus to Provost and highlighted the value of staying connected through Curtin’s global alumni network. He was joined by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global Professor Xiaotian Zhang and Jane Teh, President of the Curtin University Alumni Malaysia Chapter.

Following the Curtin Malaysia Graduation Ceremony on Friday 9 May, a second sundowner was held in Miri at the Marriott Resort and Spa. Professor Tonts and Professor Zhang again addressed graduates and guests, joined by Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Curtin Malaysia Professor Vincent Lee.

A big thank you to the Curtin Malaysia and University Advancement teams for partnering to create these memorable events, as well as to the Curtin Graduations team and everyone involved in making them such a success.

A group of people smiling in a small room. At their feet is a small brown dog.
(L-R) Jane Teh; Professor Matthew Tonts; David Menarry, Interim Chief Operating Officer; Caroline Robson, Head of Engagement, University Advancement; Danielle Heinecke; Professor Xiaotian Zhang; Professor Vincent Lee; and Dean Mohd Saidfudin, Curtin University Alumni Malaysia Chapter Vice President.
A very large group of people on the lawn outside a three-story house.
Curtin staff and alumni with Danielle Heinecke (kneeling, second from right) at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence in Kuala Lumpur.
A large group of people gathered
Curtin staff and alumni enjoy the celebrations at the Miri sundowner.