UTM Pro-Chancellor, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Yahya Awang has been awarded the prestigious Merdeka Award 2013 for his recognition and contributions to the medical field to the nation and the people of Malaysia.

He received the award from the Prime Minister Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, last night.

The National Heart Institute (IJN) pioneer-founder is amongst the five recipients who received the award in health, science and technology category.

Best wishes from the Management Team, Staff and Students of UTM.