Pulau Pangkor: The Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) involves all universities in the country to benefit society, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. He stated that KTP was a beneficial programme as it enabled universities to fulfil their community engagement agenda, dispelling the perception that universities were disconnected from real-world issues.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is implementing this project in Pulau Pangkor by introducing their stingless bee (kelulut) farming project. UMT, known for its expertise in the blue economy and industries related to fisheries, marine resources, and the ocean, is leveraging its specialisation in this initiative.
Zambry launched the KTP Kelulut Entrepreneurship Project for the MADANI Pangkor Community at Kampung Tengah, Pulau Pangkor. The event was attended by UMT Board of Directors chairman Prof Dr Mohamad Salmi Mohd Sohod, UMT Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Zamri Ibrahim, and Orang Besar Jajahan Manjung Toh Seri Bijaya Lt Col (Rtd) Datuk Shaharudin Nazari.
Pulau Pangkor was chosen for this KTP project due to its strong connection to the fisheries and marine industries. Zambry highlighted that all university expertise and facilities should be fully utilised, aligning with KPT’s focus on strengthening the community’s economy through new approaches in knowledge transfer and sharing programmes.
He noted that the project not only opens up new economic opportunities but also raises awareness about environmental conservation for the sustainability of Pulau Pangkor’s ecosystem. It supports the aspiration to make universities centres of innovation and catalysts for social development.
Zambry also announced plans to establish a Stingless Bee Farming Gallery as a one-stop centre to serve as a community product hub and showcase Pulau Pangkor’s unique heritage. This initiative was inspired by insights gained from project participants during their visit to UMT and university-led community programmes.
Additionally, Zambry addressed concerns raised by parents about difficulties registering their children for higher education programmes through UPUOnline due to PAJSK score issues. He encouraged parents to notify the University Intake Unit (UPU) or visit the Jom Masuk U 2025 programme for assistance.
Applications for the 2025/2026 academic session for foundation, certificate, diploma, and bachelor’s degree programmes via UPUOnline will be open from Feb 10 to March 14 for Phase One and from April 14 to May 18 for Phase Two. The national higher education roadshow, Jom Masuk U 2025 (JMU 2025), will tour 10 zones nationwide from Feb 22 to May 18.