{"id":7460,"date":"2026-04-23T09:46:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/?p=7460"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:16:16","slug":"sulam2025_bioeksplora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/sulam2025_bioeksplora\/","title":{"rendered":"BIOeksplora : Jelajah Alam Semula Jadi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BIOeksplora : Jelajah Alam Semula Jadi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Category:<\/strong> Service Learning Malaysia &#8211; University for Society (SULAM)<br \/>\n<strong>Theme:<\/strong> BIOeksplora : Jelajah Alam Semula Jadi<br \/>\n<strong>Programme:<\/strong> Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) on Organic Farming and Biodiversity<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Edible Park, Iskandar Puteri<br \/>\n<strong>Organizer: <\/strong>Second-year Genetics students from the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)<br \/>\n<strong>Co-organizers:<\/strong> Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri, Yayasan Penyayang Iskandar Puteri, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), and Kelab Komuniti Pertanian Iskandar Puteri (KKPIP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> December 6, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 BioEksplora SULAM program, organized by Genetics students from the Faculty of Science, UTM, commenced on December 6, 2025, promoting organic farming practices to 153 participants (including 75 targeted community members from Iskandar Puteri). Key activities featured hands-on seedling transfer, an Electrova composter demonstration, interactive lectures on Permaculture, Agroforestry, and Biocontrol, along with outdoor games such as archery, the \u201c<em>Pieces of Nature<\/em>\u201d puzzle, and the \u201c<em>Cross the World for the Word<\/em>\u201d explorace.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative thrived on strong GUCI synergy, where the government, through MBIP, supported Low Carbon Society initiatives and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via urban greening and farming. The University (UTM) successfully translated theoretical knowledge into practical fieldwork while empowering students\u2019 soft skills.<\/p>\n<p>The community, comprising residents and students (including those from Flat Kenari, Flat Jentayu, Kampung Melayu Gelang Patah, SK Taman Mutiara Rini, SK Bukit Indah, SK Parit Kudus, and SMK Ayer Molek), gained exposure to modern agricultural techniques to reduce living costs and foster home gardening (homesteading). Finally, industry partners (IIB and Electrova) fulfilled corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals that supported their ESG profiles and boosted brand awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, 90.5% of participants rated their overall program experience highly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7462 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri2-300x33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"33\"><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' 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src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri3-300x213.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7463\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7463'>\n\t\t\t\tOpening ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri4.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri4-300x170.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7464\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7464'>\n\t\t\t\tSeedling transplant\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri5.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri5-300x183.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7465\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7465'>\n\t\t\t\tComposting activity\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri6.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri6-300x226.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7466\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7466'>\n\t\t\t\tExplorace\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri7.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri7-300x211.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7467\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7467'>\n\t\t\t\tSharing session by Electrova representative\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri8.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri8-300x201.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7468\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7468'>\n\t\t\t\tSharing session by IIB representative\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri9.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri9-300x218.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7469\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7469'>\n\t\t\t\tStudent representative sharing session\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri10.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/biosciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/sulam_iskandar_puteri10-300x179.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7470\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7470'>\n\t\t\t\tClosing ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Montaj BioEksplora : Jelajah Alam Semula Jadi\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6UB7aDHcYIo?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Video credit: Theafifaziz YouTube channel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BIOeksplora : Jelajah Alam Semula Jadi Category: Service Learning Malaysia &#8211; University for Society (SULAM) Theme: BIOeksplora : Jelajah Alam Semula Jadi Programme: Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) on Organic Farming and Biodiversity Venue: Edible Park, Iskandar Puteri Organizer: Second-year Genetics students from the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Co-organizers: 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