The visit aimed to establish new partnerships for capacity building, research, teaching, and exchange.
Academic Engagement
The PuR team met with colleagues from:
- Universiti Malaya
- University Putra Malaysia
- National University of Malaysia
- Monash University Malaysia
- Sunway University
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
Discussions focused on joint research in climate-resilient agriculture, resource and environmental economics, and sustainable agri-food systems, as well as opportunities for doctoral collaboration and project development.
Engagement with National Research Institutions
The delegation also met with:
- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
- Malaysia Palm Oil Board
These exchanges highlighted strong potential for collaboration on productivity analysis, sustainability standards, and innovation in commodity production systems.
The mission laid the foundation for future cooperation between PuR and Malaysian partners, strengthening TUM’s international research network in Southeast Asia.