The UniGreen Project at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Negeri Johor, marking another significant milestone in its journey as a flagship sustainable agriculture and student empowerment initiative.
The delegation was led by Pn. Rafida Ab. Manan, Director of MARA Johor State Office, together with Kamarudin Atat @ Arsad (Deputy Director for Development), Dr. Musa Ali (Deputy Director for Academic Affairs at Kolej Profesional MARA Bandar Penawar), and Nor Liana Salleh (Head of Commercial Industry Unit).
During the visit, the delegation toured UniGreen’s fertigation facilities, where 30 asnaf students actively cultivate leafy greens and herbs while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship.
Powered by a RM150,000 contribution from Waqaf An-Nur, the UniGreen Project integrates sustainability, education, and economic empowerment, supporting UniKL’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Pn. Rafida praised UniGreen’s holistic model, highlighting how the initiative blends academic learning with practical skill-building, nurtures self-reliance, and enhances community engagement.
She reaffirmed MARA’s support for initiatives that develop future entrepreneurs and industry-ready graduates.
For the record, the project was officially launched on 13 November 2025, in the presence of Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Berhad Chief Executive Officer Tuan Haji Bukhari Abd Rahman, UniKL President/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ir. Dr. Azman Senin; Head of Ummah Development Division Tuan Haji Zamri Norani, UniKL MITEC Dean/Head of Campus Ts. Dr. Mazlan Md. Zahid, and UniKL Centre for Rural Economic Development Director Ir. Ts. Allina Abdullah.
