UPM gains recognition, made Sarawak forestry research hub


BINTULU: The role and capability of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), which is among the country’s leading institutions of higher learning, in environmental and forestry research efforts have been recognised through its appointment as the forestry research hub in Sarawak.

UPM vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Roslan Sulaiman (pic) said the appointment of the UPM Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) as a research hub and the allocation RM10.95mil from the Sarawak government would spur more forest research activities to be carried out by the university.

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