Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) continues to strengthen its strategic network with industry through the signing of three important documents in conjunction with the Festival Idea Putrajaya (FOI) 2025, held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on 4 November 2025. The ceremony witnessed the exchange of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between UPM and Biotropics Malaysia Berhad, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between UPM and Digital Nasional Berhad for the 5G Network Coverage for UPM AI Sandbox project, as well as an Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement between UPM and QKAZ Kuantera Sdn. Bhd. #UniversitiPutraMalaysia #WeLoveUPM #BerilmuBerbakti #MyFestivalIdea #PutrajayaFOI #FestivalIdeaPutrajaya2025

Serdang, 19 June 2026 – An Inaugural Lecture by YBhg. Cdr. Prof. Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Hasmadi Ismail RMNVR from the Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), was held at the Forest Lecture Hall, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, UPM. The lecture, entitled "Tree, Forest Tree, Forestry for Us: Bridging Forest Science & Geospatial Technology," highlighted his expertise in forest science and geospatial technology, particularly the application of geospatial technologies in supporting sustainable forest resource management, environmental conservation, and impactful research that contributes to national development. The programme also served as a platform for the sharing of knowledge and research experiences among academics, researchers, students, and professionals in related fields, while further strengthening the culture of academic excellence and research at UPM. The Universiti Putra Malaysia Academic Staff Association (PPAUPM) extends its heartfelt congratulations to YBhg. Cdr. Prof. Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Hasmadi Ismail, who is also a member of PPAUPM, on the successful delivery of his inaugural lecture. May this achievement continue to inspire members of the academic community to advance the culture of research, innovation, and knowledge sharing, in line with Universiti Putra Malaysia's aspiration to remain a leading research university.