Learning is a lifelong process that does not only take place in school or on campus. Making mistakes and learning from the experience is also a learning process that everyone is bound to go through.

At a retirement age, it’s rare for someone to continue learning as a student. Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato Seri Ismail Sabri however, defied the odds and decided to return to his life as a university student. In his Facebook post last night (February 15), Ismail revealed that he is now officially a student again as he pursues his studies for a PhD in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).

The 9th PM of Malaysia, who is 64 this year shared the student card he had obtained and expressed what it feels like to, once again, be a student at his current age.

“Who knew I could still be a student when I’m old? This is what we call a lifelong learning.”

Sabri has not revealed the course or program that he is currently taking. However, he graciously shared the topic that he will racking his brains for his Thesis.

“Formation of Response Policy Model to Face the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia.”

WHO says Malaysia is among the best in handling COVID-19

Despite holding the shortest term as Malaysia’s PM, Sabri was in office at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He replaced Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as PM and continued to take necessary precautions to keep the nation safe from the virus.

In another FB post, Sabri shared a couple of images of him with his supervisor for his thesis – Dr. Jessica.

“I have finished presenting my research ideas for my thesis.”

Sabri also mentioned that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Malaysia as one of the best countries in handling the pandemic. With his research, Sabri hopes the world can be a witness of how Malaysia took action in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

“No country in the world can be set as a prime example in handling the pandemic. Every country handles it as a 1st timer with their respective policies.”

Sabri previously had a Degree in Law from Universiti Malaya (UM) back in 1980.

We wish nothing but the best of luck to our former PM in his tedious research. If Sabri, who is 64 is still willing to learn, then what’s our excuse?

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