Mapping Malaysia's Resource Centres

37 MAPPING MALAYSIA’S RESOURCE CENTRES 3. Rapid Appraisal Study in Reviving Afghanistan’s Fruits Processing Sector. 4. Development of Post-Harvest Handling System for Fruits in Syria. 5. Cambodia Agriculture Community Development Programme. 6. Establishment of Grain Corn Mill and Farm in Cambodia. 7. Masterplan for Batang Mitus Livestock Development Area and Orchard Development in Brunei. 8. Development of the Suining-Asean Halal Trade and Technology Centre (SAHTTC) in China. Recognition and Awards 1. Winner, Islamic Development Bank Science Award, 2011. 2. Winner,MalaysianCommercialisation Year, 2016. International Cooperation Programme / Success Stories 1. Appraisal Study for Kazakhstan and Guyana through Islamic Development Bank’s Reverse Linkage Programme. 2. Designing and Execution of various Agriculture and Food Training Programmes with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) for participants from Palestine and the Philippines. 3. Consulting Services for Islamic Development Bank, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Kano State Government (Nigeria), Ondo State Government (Nigeria), Ogun State Government (Nigeria) and Republic of Suriname. MARDI CORPORATION SDN. BHD. (MARDI CORP) 3. Rapid production of true-to-type MD2 Pineapple Planting Materials. 4. Project management for establishment of nucleus and multiplier beef cattle and goat in Advanced Reproductive Biotechnology. 5. Master planning for Kuala Berang Goat Breeding Centre in Terengganu. 6. Development of the Herbal Industry for East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC). 7. Master planning for Labuan Halal Distribution Hub. 8. Designing layout plan, providing machinery specifications, creating training modules and training of trainers on Food Processing System for Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN). 9. Master planning for Keningau Integrated Livestock Centre. 10. Consulting for HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification. 11. Review of Paddy and Rice Industry in Malaysia. 12. Audit of Resources for the Malaysian Herbal Industry. 13. Feasibility Study of Sabah Agro- Industrial Precinct (SAIP). 14. Livestock Industry Cluster Development Project for MARDI. 15. Feasibility Study for National Herbal Trading House. 16. Organising the biennial international Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism (MAHA) Showcase. Projects Undertaken (International) 1. Development of Local Traditional Food for Brunei. 2. Rapid Appraisal of Nigerian Agro- Industrial Development. ADDRESS Persiaran MARDI-UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. CONTACT PERSON Faizal Ramli (Head, Special Projects) CONTACTS T: +603 8948 4699 F: +603 8948 4985 E: faizal@mardicorp.my WEBSITE www.mardicorp.my YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1992 NO. OF STAFF 70 GEO-COORDINATES 2.979444, 101.697707 AREA OF EXPERTISE Scientific, technical, economic and sociological initiatives in processing of crops, livestock, mixed farming and food. STRENGTHS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Engages more than 500 scientists spread over various agriculture and food disciplines. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION/ SUCCESS STORIES Collaboration and projects in Brunei, Cambodia, China, Nigeria, Suriname and Syria