Opening Ceremony of the World Radiology Day Celebration
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), through the Department of Radiology, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) and the Faculty of Medicine (FPER), in collaboration with the Department of Radiology, Hospital Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani, the Specialist Children’s Hospital (Hospital TABTAR), as well as the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSK), organised the Opening Ceremony of the UKM-Level World Radiology Day Celebration on 28 November 2025 (Friday) at the HCTM Auditorium.
The ceremony began with an angklung performance by students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam, setting a festive tone before proceeding with a welcoming address by YBrs. Associate Professor Dr. Faizah Mohd Zaki, Head of the Department of Radiology, HCTM, and Chairperson of the UKM-Level World Radiology Day Celebration 2025. The opening ceremony was then officiated by YBhg. Professor Dr. Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International Affairs) of UKM, representing the Vice-Chancellor of UKM.
The celebration was held in commemoration of the discovery of X-rays by Professor Wilhelm Roentgen on 8 November 1895. This date was subsequently recognised as World Radiology Day and is celebrated annually on 8 November by the radiology community worldwide. The discovery is regarded as a major turning point in the field of medicine, particularly in patient diagnosis and treatment. During the event, winners of the Radiology Quiz, the “3 Minutes Pitching” competition for the Allied Health Professions category, and the “Rad-X Quiz: Radiology Excellence League” were also announced, followed by visits to exhibition booths at the Main Lobby, HCTM.
The ceremony was also attended by YBhg. Professor Dato’ Dr. Hanafiah Harunarashid, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kuala Lumpur Campus (KKL), YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Director of HCTM, YBhg. Professor Dr. Norazlina Mohamed, Deputy Dean (Undergraduate), representing the Dean of FPER, YBhg. Datin Dr. Anita Sulong, Deputy Director (Diagnostics, Pharmacy and Clinical Support), representing the Director of Hospital TABTAR, YBrs. Dr. Nor Aniza Azmi, representing the Dean of FSK, residents of the Bandar Tun Razak area, staffs and students.
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