Kuok Foundation delegation visits UTAR

A team of four delegates from the Kuok Foundation visited Kampar Campus on 5 September 2016. The objectives of the visit were to discuss the research capabilities of the university in the field of agricultural science, scholarship opportunities for students, the facilities and services of UTAR Mary KUOK Pick Hoo Library, the activities conducted by the Professorial Chair of Kuok Foundation, facilitation of talent to address industries’ needs, and further exploration on possible collaborations between UTAR and the Kuok Foundation.

The four delegates from Kuok Foundation were General Manager Ng Teck Seng, Trustee Lynette Ng, and Administrative Managers Sharon Teoh and Choo Hwei Miin.

On hand to welcome them were UTAR staff led by UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Ir Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Faculty of Science (FSc) Dean Assoc Prof Dr Lim Tuck Meng, FSc Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Dr Gideon Khoo, Professorial Chair (Tan Sri Dato’ Philip Kuok Professorial Chair in Agricultural Science) Prof Dr Ooi Aun Chuan, Department of Agricultural and Food Science Head Dr Tan Yen Nee, Division of Community and International Networking Director Prof Dr Cheng Ming Yu, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences Assoc Prof Dr Tan Sin Leng, Library Director Lim Suan Hoon, FSc lecturers  and supporting staff.

The delegates and UTAR management staff during the campus tour

From left: Choo, Teoh, Prof Cheng, Lynette Ng and Dr Tan at the Agriculture Park

The visit started with a campus tour led by Dr Lim, Dr Tan, Prof Ooi and Prof Cheng to noteworthy places of Kampar Campus, including UTAR Gallery, the bronze sculptures of Confucius and Einstein, Bird Sanctuary, Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik and UTAR Main Library. After the campus tour, Prof Ewe presented the delegates with a video introduction to the university. The visitors were enlightened with information on the university's research and post graduate programmes, student services and facilities, students' activities and recognition of programmes offered.

Discussion in progress

The briefings led to further discussion on UTAR’s Agricultural Science programme and the various fields of studies parked under the Faculty of Science. Ng gave a short introduction about the Kuok Foundation and expressed their interest to collaborate with UTAR, particularly on relevant industries, scholarships and R&D. Overall it was a fruitful fact-finding journey for the delegates.

The Kuok Foundation is a non-profit charitable institution incorporated on 1 June 1970 under the Malaysian Companies Act 1965 as a company limited by guarantee and without a share capital.

Prof Ewe (right) presenting a token of appreciation to Ng