ACTIVITIES

IKP UPM Hosts the 1022nd University Management Committee (JPU) Meeting

06 May 2026 - 06 May 2026

08.00 - 12.00

Meeting Room, IKP

The Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), was honoured to host the 1022nd University Management Committee (JPU) Meeting for the first time, chaired by YBhg. Dato’ Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, FASc, Vice Chancellor of UPM, together with JPU members. During the meeting, IKP Director, YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo, presented the institute’s management and achievements throughout 2025, as well as its strategic direction for 2026, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and strengthened industry and international collaborations.

The visit also included a tour of IKP’s research facilities, namely the Sustainable Agronomy and Crop Protection Laboratory (SACP), Processing and Product Development Laboratory (PPD), and Plantation Systems Technology and Mechanization Laboratory (PSTM). The Vice Chancellor also viewed drone technology equipped with LiDAR, multispectral, and RGB sensors, highlighting its potential to support precision agriculture and plantation mapping at UPM. IKP extends its sincere appreciation to the Vice Chancellor and all JPU members for their presence and continued support towards strengthening IKP’s pursuit of excellence.