Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) had organized a sharing session on “How to secure MRC Industry Linkage Fund” given by Assoc Prof Ir. Dr. Nadras Othman from Universiti Sains Malaysia. The webinar was held on 14 September 2021 and was online viewed with 15 participants consists of the IKP researchers from different research backgrounds. The objective of this sharing session was to provide an overview of the MRC Industry Linkage funding programme launched by the Malaysian Rubber Council. Assoc Prof Ir. Dr. Nadras Othman was awarded this fund and had sharing her experience, strategy and tips in obtaining this fund. MRC linkage fund provides a platform for the industry to leverage the expertise and innovation in research and development (RnD) of rubber products of public and private universities in Malaysia. Priority areas such as latex-based products, dry rubber products, automation and process improvement, wastewater and solid waste, green and sustainability, energy-saving and advancing manufacturing had been highlighted and become the centre of attention in the discussion. She strongly encourages the young researchers to strengthen the relationship with the rubber industry key player and take the opportunity to obtain this fund to improve the competitiveness of Malaysian rubber products in the global market.

Date of Input: 20/09/2021 | Updated: 20/09/2021 | ainzubaidah