A Work-Based Learning (WBL) visit to Yakult Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan was conducted on 12 June 2026, involving 22 undergraduate students from the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The programme was organized as part of the teaching and learning activities for the course SSCY3103 Nutritional Biochemistry and was supported by the Faculty of Science and the School of Undergraduate Studies (UGS), UTM. The visit provided students with valuable exposure to the application of Nutritional Biochemistry concepts in the functional food industry. Students related classroom knowledge on probiotics, gut microbiota, metabolism, and digestive health to real-world practice while gaining a deeper understanding of host–microbe interactions and their influence on nutrient utilization, metabolic processes, and human health.
Ms. Arinah facilitated the session and delivered an informative briefing on probiotics, nutrition, and health. The experience strengthened students’ understanding of the subject and its real-world relevance. As shared by student Ashwinaa, “The visit connected classroom theories about nutrition, beneficial bacteria, and health with real-world food production.” Similarly, Nur Khairin Adriana noted that the experience “enhanced my understanding of concepts related to the digestive system, nutrient absorption, and overall health that were discussed in class.”
Overall, this programme offered students a meaningful learning experience by demonstrating how concepts related to probiotics and nutrition are applied in industry while enhancing their awareness of career opportunities in the functional food sector.
