JELI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The commercialisation of BioKenaf products, developed through research at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), has successfully generated over RM50 million in sales and created more than 50 job opportunities for the local population.
Business : Biokenaf Generates Over Rm50 Mln Sales, Creates Over 50 Job Opportunities
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- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said this achievement demonstrates that university research outcomes can be translated into economic opportunities, providing direct benefits to the community.
- “This achievement demonstrates how university research outcomes can create economic opportunities for the community,” she said when officiating at the Agriculture Expo 2026 (AGX’26) at the UMK Jeli campus here today.
- BioKenaf is one of the UMK research outcomes showcased at the carnival, an initiative led by Dr Maryana Mohamad Noor, who also serves as the director of AGX’26.
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