CAMERON HIGHLANDS, 12 November – The Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) continues to strengthen its role in knowledge transfer to the community by organizing a STEM activity program at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Ladang Boh 2 in conjunction with a working visit to Cameron Highlands from 12 to 14 November 2025. The program received strong support from the Pahang State Education Department as well as the management of SJKT Ladang Boh 2. Located 10 kilometers from the town of Habu, Ringlet, the school is situated within the BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd estate and has received various forms of student development assistance from the company.

General Manager, BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd, Mr. Seow Chee Chiang, also attended the event and expressed the company’s commitment to supporting local community education by sponsoring food and beverages for the students throughout the program. A total of 32 students from Year 1 to Year 6 participated in the STEM activities, which combined theoretical learning, innovation, and creativity. Activities included colour recognition and imaginative creativity for lower primary students, while upper primary students engaged in building rockets based on scientific principles. The Headmistress of SJKT Ladang Boh 2, Madam Thevagi Sabathavan, expressed her heartfelt gratitude for IKP’s visit to their school. “This is the first time a higher education institution has visited our school, which is located quite far inland. I would be honored if IKP would consider collaborating with our school in the future for networking programs in agriculture and education,” she said in her welcoming speech.

IKP Director, Prof. Ts. Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo, also emphasized that the program received full support from the management of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd, and the school. “This program is not just an educational activity, but a symbol of integration between education, research, and community service in building a sustainable learning ecosystem for the future,” she stated. The program is hoped to inspire students to explore their potential in STEM fields and boost their confidence in learning.

Date of Input: 19/11/2025 | Updated: 19/11/2025 | ainzubaidah