06/08/2026
6th August 2026 | STRATEGIC COLLABORATION CEREMONY WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS
The Faculty of Agrotechnology and Applied Sciences (FAAS), i-CATS University College recently held a Strategic Collaboration Ceremony with Beyond Harvex Sdn. Bhd. and Agrolight Resources Sdn. Bhd. as an initial step towards the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), which is expected to take place by the end of 2026.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Richard Ngu, Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Harvex Sdn. Bhd., together with his representatives, and Mr. Leonard Jambu, Director of Agrolight Resources Sdn. Bhd., accompanied by his representatives. Representing ICATS University College were Associate Professor Dr. Aida Shafreena Ahmad Puad, Dean of the Faculty of Agrotechnology and Applied Sciences, Associate Professor Jong Tien Kiong, Director of Engagement and Endowment, i-CATS University College, together with members of the faculty's academic staff.
The discussion focused on several strategic areas of collaboration, including:
* Knowledge sharing, technical expertise, and technology exchange in agrotechnology and applied sciences.
* Joint research, innovation, and development (R&D) initiatives.
* Organization of seminars, workshops, training, and professional development programmes.
* Student industrial placements, project supervision, and talent development.
* Consultancy services, technology transfer, and commercialization of research outcomes.
* Exploring additional collaborative opportunities that will benefit the university, industry, and the wider community.
This strategic collaboration reflects the shared commitment of academia and industry to strengthen education, research, and innovation. With the MoA expected to be signed by the end of 2026, both parties are optimistic that this partnership will create greater opportunities for talent development, high-impact research, technological innovation, and the commercialization of research outcomes, ultimately contributing to the advancement of Malaysia's agrotechnology sector.
The Faculty of Agrotechnology and Applied Sciences, i-CATS University College, extends its sincere appreciation to Beyond Harvex Sdn. Bhd. and Agrolight Resources Sdn. Bhd. for their commitment to this strategic collaboration. May this partnership serve as the foundation for a long-term, sustainable, and impactful relationship that delivers meaningful benefits to both academia and industry.
