The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) held an Industrial Training Student Appreciation Ceremony for 34 students and two supervising lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, on Thursday (October 1).
The ceremony also marked the conclusion of the industrial training program for UMSU Faculty of Agriculture students. It was attended by UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Akrim, M.Pd., and YBrs. Dr. Sanimah Binti Simoh, Deputy Director General (Development and Operations) of MARDI. The industrial training program at MARDI is part of UMSU’s efforts to expand its international industry partnerships.
The program ran for 21 days, from September 13 to October 3, 2026. During the training, students conducted research in various fields, including food technology, agribusiness, soil, water and fertilizers, horticulture, and other related areas. The program aimed to produce research outputs for publication in SINTA 3-accredited journals.
UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Akrim, M.Pd., expressed his gratitude and appreciation to MARDI for its guidance and support throughout the program. He expressed hope that the partnership would continue to strengthen students’ competencies and create more opportunities for collaborative research and joint publications.
