Melaka:Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh has successfully completed his two-year Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualification (APEL.Q) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ab Rauf shared in a Facebook post that UKM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh personally delivered the official letter confirming the UKM Senate's approval of his degree. This presentation took place at Ab Rauf's residence in Masjid Tanah, accompanied by a university delegation.

Ab Rauf's research focused on the topic 'Digital Technology Management Among Traditional Village Communities An Analysis of the Melaka Digital Village Initiative.' The study examined how traditional village communities could utilize digital technology amidst the digital transformation. He emphasized that his achievement is a dedication to the people of Melaka and symbolizes a commitment to furthering the Digital Village initiative.

He expressed gratitude to the UKM community, including lecturers and his research team, for their support throughout his academic journey. Additionally, Ab Rauf announced that the findings from his research would be published in a journal, aiming to inspire future generations and advance digitalization among rural communities.