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which rotate down to a rain water tray kept A carrom competition was held amongst
under controlled environmental conditions. Umagans and the winners were Pn Wan
This system which has been patented required Rahimah Wan Ismail (champion), Mr Wuan
minimum land and labour for vegetable Thong Lok (runner-up) and Mr Tan Peng Hua
production. (third).

The visit to the Engkee Pineapple Farm in Discussion with UM Hal Ehwal
Banting drew the largest response from Pelajar dan Alumni (HEPA)
Umagans. The owner, En Salahudin took the
group around the farm and explained how this UMAGA has been invited by HEPA to
pineapple variety can be grown. Despite the participate in their discussion on how we could
long drive and sweating in the feld, it was an contribute towards UM’s agricultural projects
enjoyable educational and social outing with and activities in Gemas and Jelebu. UMAGA is
many coming back with fruits and suckers to also contributing ideas on the types of courses
grow in their backyard. that could help graduates in Agriculture be
more employable. Discussion in these areas
UMAGA also organized a trip to Sabah with are on-going and we are appreciative of UM’s
the warm and generous support of Umagans recognition of UMAGA‘s expertise.
based there. The group started their visit
from Sandakan at the Sepilok Orang Utan Annual General Meeting, 2015
Rehabilitation Sanctuary and the proboscis The highlight of this year’s activities was
monkey near the Kinabatangan River. our 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Unfortunately the group did not get to meet which was held on Saturday, 26th September,
any Orang Utans. The group also visited the 2015. After a long time since graduation we
Sky Walk of the Sandakan Rainforest Discovery decided to come home and hold our AGM in
Centre (RDC) where they got to see our our beloved Faculty of Agriculture which is
rainforest vegetation in all its splendour. They now the Pusat Asasi Sains (PASUM). About
then went to Tenom Agricultural Park, noted 50 members attended and we had a good
for its coffee and avocado cultivation as well as response from our former lecturers and faculty
the seed processing centre.
staff joining us for lunch. Besides the routine,
Social activities members went into serious discussion related
to oil palm cultivation, peat soil management
This year’s Family Day was held as a Hi-Tea at and Sarawak’s proposal to restrict opening up
the Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya on 21st of new areas for agriculture. In the election of
March, 2015. About 60 members and their offce bearers, the present 2013/2015 Executive
families turned up. Our Guests of Honour Council was re-elected en bloc for another two
during this occasion were Umagan Tan Sri Lee year term. After the AGM there was lunch and
4. AGM with Oi Hian who had sponsored this event and our karaoke for entertainment from our Umagan
MC, Mr.Khoo former lecturers, Tan Sri Syed Jalaludin Syed stars. We are grateful to University of Malaya
Khee Ming in
command Salim and Prof Yap Thoo Chye. Certifcates for this wonderful opportunity to revisit our old
5. It’s makan time of Appreciation were awarded to all our Class Faculty and Lecture Theatre which rekindled
after a serious fond memories.
AGM Representatives for their services to UMAGA.

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