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UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA AND GERHARDT MALAYSIA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIA–INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

SERDANG, 12 June 2026 – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Gerhardt Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at the Faculty of Agriculture Hall, Universiti Putra Malaysia, to further strengthen strategic collaboration between academia and industry.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by the representative of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network), UPM, Associate Professor Dr. Khairulmazmi Ahmad, and the Director of Gerhardt Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Jonathan Lee. Also present as witnesses were the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Dr. Loh Teck Chwen, and the Head of Product Sales of Gerhardt Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Randy Ding.

The collaboration aims to expand cooperative efforts in the areas of research, laboratory development, knowledge and expertise sharing, student and staff training, as well as the implementation of academic and innovation-related activities that will benefit both parties. Through this partnership, the Faculty of Agriculture and Gerhardt Malaysia aspire to establish a stronger platform to support human capital development, enhance technical competencies, and promote knowledge and technology transfer in line with current industry needs.

According to the Director of Gerhardt Malaysia, the combination of the Faculty of Agriculture’s academic expertise and Gerhardt’s technological capabilities has the potential to generate high-impact research that will benefit both the scientific community and industry.

The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding reflects the commitment of both parties to strengthening academia–industry relations while supporting the national agenda for higher education development, research, and innovation. It is hoped that this strategic partnership will create greater opportunities for students, researchers, and industry stakeholders to jointly explore new initiatives that can contribute positively to the advancement of the agricultural sector.

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Date of Input: 19/06/2026 | Updated: 19/06/2026 | wazien