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University-Industry Research Consortium Kicks Off with Inaugural Scientific Committee Meeting
16 February 2024
Following the launch of the University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) in October 2023, the members of the Scientific Committee held their first meeting at Menara YTL recently. The meeting was chaired by Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr. Ibrahim Komoo, a UNESCO Global Geopark expert appointed as the UIRC Director. Also present was Dato’ Hamidah Maktar, Executive Director of Associated Pan Malaysia Cement (APMC) Sdn Bhd.
The meeting saw the attendance of Professor Dato’ Dr. Norzaini binti Azman, Deputy Director General, Department of Higher Education of Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE); Professor Madya Dr. Azidah binti Abu Ziden, Director, Academic Excellence Division of MoHE; representatives from the Industrial Relations Division of MoHE; a panel of renowned subject matter experts, as well as Deputy Vice-Chancellors and representatives from five participating local universities.
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MCB offers a full range of building solutions, including cement, clinker, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, all designed to meet the evolving needs of the Malaysian market. The company also delivers sustainable innovations such as its ECO Product Range and offers environmental services.
With a fleet of over 1,500 trucks covering more than 120,000 kilometres daily, MCB ensures efficient and reliable delivery to customers across Peninsular Malaysia. Its scale, operational reach, and long-standing experience position it as a key partner in nation building.
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