The EduTalk programme continued its journey at SMK Bukit Sagu, featuring Ms. Nurul Izzah Zulkipli from the Marketing & Communications Unit as the guest speaker. In this second edition, titled “Career Compass,” students were encouraged to explore their potential and begin charting a clearer path toward their future careers. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact, particularly for students from the Felda community, by providing early guidance and motivation. We hope this sharing session has inspired students and helped illuminate the way towards a more purposeful and ambitious future.

UMPSA Holdings proudly returns this year with our CSR Initiative through the EduTalk Program – an engaging platform where our staff share valuable insights and raise awareness on current issues within the community.⁣⁣ The first edition of EduTalk was held at Pahang Matriculation College, featuring Ms. Umi Kalsyum from the Legal & Secretarial Unit as the guest speaker. Ms. Umi Kalsyum delivered a compelling session titled “Say No to Bully,” exploring the issue of bully through a legal pespective, highlighting its implications and the importance of law enforcement in addressing such behavior.⁣ This topic is seen as crucial for the students of Pahang Matriculation College, serving as a form of preparation before they enter university life.⁣⁣ Through this initiative, we aim to make a meaningful impact on our students and demonstrate our commitment to serve the community.⁣

Selamat datang, Prof. Dr. Yatimah!⁣ ⁣ UMPSA Holdings berbesar hati menerima lawatan Naib Canselor UMPSA , Profesor Dr. Yatimah Binti Alias ke Kompleks UMPSA Holdings. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Profesor Dr. Yatimah Binti Alias telah diperkenalkan kepada persekitaran kampus dan fakulti serta pusat kecemerlangan yang terdapat di dalam UMPSA Kampus Gambang melalui tayangan video montaj.⁣ Perbincangan berkaitan halatuju syarikat dan potensi perniagaan juga menjadi antara agenda pada kunjungan hormat kali ini.⁣ ⁣⁣ Diharapkan dengan lawatan ini dapat memberi sinar baharu kepada UMPSA Holdings untuk terus berdaya saing, sebagai sebuah entiti perniagaan.

The UMPSA Holdings Team Building Program at Kempville, Kuantan was a true celebration of unity and determination. The objective of this program is to foster better communication, cooperation, and synergy among team members, helping them work more effectively towards their goals.⁣ ⁣ Over two days of adrenaline-filled challenges, From sunrise activities to fireside connections at night, every moment was a testament to the strength we build when we come together not just as colleagues, but as a family. ⁣ ⁣ This is more than team building, this is the foundation of a resilient, future-driven organisation.⁣ ⁣ As we return to our daily roles, we bring back more than just memories — we bring back a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper understanding of one another, and the fire to move UMPSA Holdings to greater heights.

UMPSA Holdings Group (UMPSAH) successfully held its Annual General Meeting on 30 May 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Putrajaya. This significant gathering brought together the Board of Directors of UMPSAH, the Board of Directors of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), and the UMPSAH management.⁣ ⁣ Our deepest appreciation to YBhg. Dato’ Seri Abdul Razak bin Jaafar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA); Dato’ Sri Dr. Sallehuddin bin Ishak, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMPSA Holdings Group; Professor Dr. Yatimah binti Alias, Vice-Chancellor of UMPSA; as well as all members of the Boards of Directors from both UMPSAH and UMPSA. Their presence and insightful contributions played a vital role in steering meaningful discussions to drive the continued growth of the company.⁣ ⁣ With a clear vision and a mandate to ensure financial sustainability, market diversification, and synergistic collaboration from all parties, UMPSAH is fully committed to overcome future challenges and sustaining its position as the leading university holdings company in Malaysia.

The 2nd Conference on Rethinking the Future of Sustainability 2024 (ReTHINK 2024) was organised by UMPSA Holdings on 12th September 2024 at Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur. The theme of the conference was "Emerging Trends in Smart Agriculture and Plantations". The key event of the conference was the launching of the OUDino Agarwood Inoculant which is a product of Sybion Sdn. Bhd., subsidiary of UMPSA Holdings. In conjunction with the conference, Synbion Sdn. Bhd. has sealed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with United Agarwood Planters Inc., to embark on a collaborative journey aimed at fostering innovation and promoting sustainable development across the respective sectors. The launching of the OUDino was witnessed by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education during the conference.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller⁣ ⁣ Synbion Sdn. Bhd. (Synbion), a spin-out company of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and a subsidiary of UMP Technology Sdn. Bhd. is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding of its latest innovation – the OUDino - aimed at revolutionising the agarwood industry with Iba Botanicals Inc. (Iba), a Philippines-based agriculture company.⁣ ⁣ This signifies a significant milestone in regional cooperation, particularly between Malaysia and the Philippines. The partnership with Iba holds strategic importance, given Iba's reputation as a frontrunner in producing high-value botanicals, such as agarwood, for global markets. ⁣ ⁣ The MoU was signed by the Group Chief Executive Officer of UMP Holdings Group cum Chairman of Synbion, Tuan Syed Alwi bin Mohamed Sultan and Ben Mead, the Chief Executive Officer of Iba Botanicals Inc. ⁣ ⁣ The signing was witnessed by Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, Datuk Seri Mustafa Mohamed, Chairman of B2B Initiative (ASEAN BAC), Joey Concepcion III, Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Philippines and Professor Dr Saiful Nizam Tajuddin, Director of Synbion. ⁣ ⁣ Leveraging cutting-edge research and development, the OUDino product is a biotechnology invention, which represents a significant milestone and testament of UMPSA’s ongoing commitment to driving research and development inventions and technology commercialisation. ⁣ ⁣ “Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success” - Henry Ford.