Visit by F&N Malaysia

A group of delegates from Fraser and Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) visited UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 31 March 2023 to build rapport and promote mutual understanding. The visit was also made to discuss opportunities for future collaboration between the two parties.

The F&N delegates consisted of F&N Manufacturing, Group R&D and Procurement Senior Director Dr Yap Peng Kang, F&N Group R&D Director Wong Tak Hiong, F&N Agriculture and Dairy Farm Managing Director Lee Lay Yean, F&N Agriculture and Dairy Farm Executive Rebecca Ooi Seok Lin and F&N Human Capital Manager Sujeetha Subramaniam.

They were welcomed by UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn and Department of Alumni Relations and Placement Senior Assistant Manager Lee Wan Poh.

Meanwhile, joining from Kampar Campus via video conference were Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research Deputy Director Prof Dr Sumathi Sethupathi, Faculty of Science (FSc) Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Assoc Prof Dr Gideon Khoo, FSc Head of BSc (Hons) Dietetics Programme Muhammad Zulhusni bin Suhaimi, and FSc academics Prof Dr Wong Hann Ling, Dr Kwong Phek Jin, Dr Loh Pek Chin, Dr Tey Lai Hock and Sim Kheng Yuen.

From left: Prof Dato’ Ewe and Dr Yap

The discussion kicked off with the presentation of the UTAR corporate video to enhance the delegates’ understanding of the overall development of the University. Prof Dato’ Ewe, in his speech, said that there are plenty of areas in which UTAR and F&N can work together. He looks forward to discussing them further on. On the other hand, Dr Yap gave an introduction about F&N and its developments, and expressed his willingness to create a long-term relationship with UTAR. He also hopes to explore more areas of collaboration. The meeting continued with a presentation on F&N AgriValley Integrated Dairy Farm by Lee.

During the discussion

An in-depth discussion was carried out between both parties, which promoted information exchange. Among the possible areas of collaboration discussed were sharing of expertise and joint development of research, industrial placement, staff and student exchanges, academic development exchanges, etc.

After an insightful discussion between the two parties, the visit ended with a souvenir exchange and group photography session.

Prof Dato’ Ewe (third from left) presenting a token of appreciation to Dr Yap (fifth from right)

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) receiving souvenirs from Dr Yap