Serdang, 10 April 2026 – The Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) successfully organized its Hari Warga IKP at the IKP Meeting Room. The event brought together IKP staff, researchers from UDRP-Plantation Crops and UDRP-Smart Farming, as well as postgraduate students. The main objective was to provide an overview of IKP’s future direction and to present its achievements throughout 2025. The presentation was delivered by IKP Director, Prof. Ts. Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo, who emphasized the importance of continuous support from researchers in advancing IKP’s research development. She highlighted that such efforts will contribute to enhancing Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) research quality at both national and international levels.
In her address, Prof. Dr. Siti Khairunniza also encouraged all staff to remain motivated while carrying out their responsibilities, extending congratulations for the excellence and accomplishments achieved in 2025. She stressed that IKP’s success is the result of collective commitment and dedication from the entire institute community. Hari Warga IKP  not only served as a platform for sharing information and achievements but also fulfilled its purpose as a casual gathering that strengthened relationships among staff, researchers, and students. The event reaffirmed that unity and collaboration are the keys to IKP’s continued excellence.

Date of Input: 17/04/2026 | Updated: 17/04/2026 | ainzubaidah