The modern agriculture initiative, Waqaf Tani UniGREEN, goes beyond cultivating green spaces by serving as an entrepreneurial platform to support Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) students facing financial challenges, particularly those in the Asnaf category.
Established through a collaboration between the Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) and Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Berhad, the project provides students with opportunities to earn income while gaining hands-on experience through active involvement in farm operations.
UniKL President/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ir. Dr. Azman Senin, said UniKL MITEC received strong support from Waqaf An-Nur, which contributed an agricultural grant worth RM75,000 to establish the UniGREEN Farm Project at its Seri Alam campus in Johor.
He added that the community farm, developed as the project’s first phase, marks a significant milestone in this strategic partnership between UniKL MITEC and Waqaf An-Nur.
“I was informed that this project has successfully cultivated 2,000 plants, comprising various crops such as chilli, okra, Japanese mustard greens, red spinach, eggplant, and water spinach.
“Even more impressively, the harvested produce has received strong market demand, with each harvest sold out within a short period.
“This achievement not only reflects the effectiveness of the project’s implementation but also demonstrates how an approach grounded in knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship can create meaningful and sustainable impact for the campus community and the surrounding society,” he said.
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, 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.
More than 30 UniKL MITEC students are actively involved in farm operations, gaining valuable experience in agricultural management, supply chain processes, and agribusiness.
This initiative also opens pathways for students to explore smart farming, automation, and innovative agricultural systems through research and final-year projects.
