Second University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) Scientific Committee Meeting

13 January 2025

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The University-Industry Research Collaboration (UIRC) convened for the second Scientific Committee Meeting to set the agenda for research and collaboration for the year ahead. Building on the successes of prior initiatives and support from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), the meeting brought together esteemed members of academia and representatives from MOHE to review 2024 activities, endorse research grants, and refine plans for upcoming events.

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Prominent Attendees

The meeting was attended by key figures, including:

  • Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr. Ibrahim Komoo, UIRC Director
  • Professor Dato' Dr. Mokhtar Saidin, Expert in Archeology and Chairperson of the National Geopark Executive Committee
  • Professor Dr. Norhayati Ahmad, Expert in Biology, Head of Geopark Research Centre, and Head of the Biological Diversity Heritage Research Programme of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Dato' Dr. Mohd Sharil bin Abdullah, Director, Industrial Relations Division, Ministry of Higher Education
  • Associate Professor Dr. Azidah Binti Abu Ziden, Director, Academic Excellence Division, Ministry of Higher Education
  • Professor Dato' Dr. Wan Kamal Mujani, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Professor Ir. Dr. Siti Noor Linda Taib, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
  • Professor Ir. Dr. Rosalam Hj Sarbatly, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Professor Ts. Dr. Aida Mustapha, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
  • Dr. Zakaria Endut, Lecturer, School Of Materials And Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Key Discussions and Outcomes

The meeting highlighted significant progress, with two universities expressing their interest to support the UIRC Young Researcher Industrial Grant through a matching fund mechanism. In addition, the consortium has endorsed five research grant applications under the programme.

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For more information visit uirc.my.

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Extending its presence beyond domestic borders, YTL Cement now has operations in Southeast Asia, meeting the building material needs of neighbouring nations.

Recently, the Group launched its ECO Product Range, providing a diverse selection of low-carbon alternatives to conventional offerings. This eco-friendly range includes ECOCem™, a selection of low-carbon cements; ECOConcrete™, offering concrete with significantly reduced embodied carbon; ECOSand™, a perfect substitute for natural sand; and ECODrymix™, an eco-friendly pre-mix range. This initiative is part of its commitment to support the industry’s transition to sustainable construction.

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