August, 9^th – The management members of the Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP), UPM paid a courtesy visit to FGV Holdings Berhad in Wisma FGV, Kuala Lumpur. This visit was led by the Director of IKP, Prof. Dr. Shaufique Fahmi Ahmad Sidique and accompanied by Prof. Dr. Wong Mui Yun (Deputy Director), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazmi Mat Nawi (Head, Laboratory of Plantation System Technology and Mechanization), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rafein Zakaria (Head, Laboratory of Processing and Product Development) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nolila Mohd Nawi (Head, Laboratory of Sustainable Agronomy and Crop Protection). The delegation was well received by the top management of FGV Holdings Berhad, led by the Head of Research Division, Tuan Haji Romzi Ishak.

This visit was one of the IKP roadshow programs to promote IKP and build collaboration with the relevant government agencies and key players in the plantation industry. During the visit, Prof. Dr. Shaufique shared the mission and vision of the Institute and highlighted the niche research areas and expertise in IKP. Tuan Haji Romzi Ishak has previously been appointed as CEO@IKP, a program that brings together the CEO of private companies to share knowledge and experience with UPM students and staff. This visit identified common grounds for future collaborations in terms of research engagement and collaborative programs between IKP and FGV Holdings Berhad.

Date of Input: 19/09/2022 | Updated: 19/09/2022 | ainzubaidah