UNIVERSITI Teknologi Mara (UiTM) pro-chancellor Dr Abdul Rahman Arshad died today. He was 83.

The university in a statement said Abdul Rahman died of old age at his residence in Taman Ampang Utama, Ampang, at 10.45am.

It said his remains would be brought to Jamiul-Huda Mosque, Jalan Pinang, Kampung Melayu, Ampang, for prayers before being laid to rest at a Muslim cemetery in Kampung Air Limau, Malacca.

Abdul Rahman is survived by his widow, Noor Hayati Mohamed.

The statement said Abdul Rahman was appointed UiTM pro-chancellor on December 15, 2002.

Vice-chancellor Prof Emeritus Dr Mohd Azraai Kassim conveyed his condolences to the family.

“All UiTM staff and students wish to offer our condolences to the family. May his soul be placed among the pious and faithful,” he said. – Bernama, August 16, 2020.