Leave a Nest Malaysia and Taylor’s University Impact Lab Join Forces to Enhance Food Security and Nutrition
Subang Jaya, Malaysia – Leave a Nest Malaysia, lead knowledge manufacturing company dedicated to fostering global tech innovation, is proud to announce a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing with Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition. This collaboration aims to fortify agriculture and food security initiatives, with a specific focus on nutrition, modern farming, and related sectors through the avenue of commercialization research and development (R&D). This partnership signifies a milestone in addressing critical challenges surrounding food security and nutrition, particularly in the Malaysian context. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both organizations, this initiative seeks to implement innovative solutions that will enhance agricultural productivity, improve access to nutritious food, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Leave a Nest Malaysia (LVNS MY) brings to the table its extensive experience in fostering technological advancements and promoting entrepreneurship within the scientific community. Through its network and platforms, the LVNS MY is committed to supporting startups and research endeavors that have the potential to make a meaningful impact on society. Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition, on the other hand, is renowned for its multidisciplinary approach to addressing complex societal issues. With a focus on research, education, and community engagement, the Impact Lab is dedicated to generating actionable insights and scalable solutions that contribute to the well-being of communities, both locally and globally.
The MoU was signed by Emeritus Prof. Dr. P.T. Thomas, Executive Dean of Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at Taylor’s University, and Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi, Managing Director of Leave a Nest Malaysia. The signing was witnessed by Associate Professor Dr. Chong Li Choo, Director of Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition at Taylor’s University, and Dr. Yukihiro Maru, Founder and Group CEO of Leave a Nest Group.
Key areas of collaboration between LVNS MY and Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition include:
- Commercialization Research and Development (R&D): Jointly conducting research projects aimed at developing innovative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food distribution systems, and address nutritional challenges.
- Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: Organizing workshops, seminars, and training programs to disseminate knowledge and build capacity among stakeholders, including farmers, policymakers, and industry professionals.
- Community Outreach and Engagement: Collaborating on initiatives to raise awareness about food security and nutrition issues, promote sustainable farming practices, and empower communities to take action.
Prof. Dr. P.T. Thomas, Executive Dean of Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at Taylor's University, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “At Taylor’s University, we are committed to leveraging our research capabilities and academic expertise to address real-world challenges. Through this partnership with Leave a Nest Malaysia, we look forward to contributing towards sustainable solutions that enhance food security and nutrition outcomes.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mr Abdul Hakim Sahidi, Managing Director of Leave a Nest Malaysia said, “We are excited to collaborate with Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition to address pressing challenges in the agriculture and food security sectors. By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to catalyze innovation and drive positive change that will benefit communities in Malaysia and beyond.”
The MoU signing ceremony took place on February 24, at Taylor’s University in conjunction with the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference in Malaysia 2024 with the theme “Tech-Powered Transformation for Malaysia’s Food Resilience”, was attended by representatives from both organizations, as well as key stakeholders from the academic, government, and private sectors.
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About Leave a Nest Malaysia:
Leave a Nest was founded by 15 graduate students in the field of science and engineering in 2002 and continues to this day, and its Malaysian subsidiary, Leave a Nest Malaysia, was established in 2013. Leave a Nest Malaysia is currently a leading science and technology company committed to fostering innovation, supporting startups, and nurturing talents in Malaysia and beyond. With a strong focus on science and technology education, Leave a Nest Malaysia provides various programs and initiatives to empower individuals and organisations in driving technological advancements and contributing to society. Leave a Nest operates by identifying issues and gathering the knowledge of researchers from around the world generating new value or knowledge to solve the issues. This is known as the “Knowledge Manufacturing Process.” To date, more than 2200 teams of research groups and startups from Japan and 1400 from South East Asia are within the ecosystem who focus on deep technology to address deep issues and work together with other teams or corporations through unique collaborations.
About Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition:
Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition, operating as a prominent research and innovation hub within Taylor’s University, is dedicated to addressing a spectrum of challenges concerning food security and nutrition. These challenges encompass ensuring year-round food sufficiency to combat hunger in vulnerable communities, advocating for sustainable consumption practices to minimize wastage and diminish the demand for unhealthy food choices, elevating agricultural productivity and income levels, particularly among rural farmers and small-scale producers, promoting sustainable methodologies in food production to preserve ecosystems and alleviate environmental strains, addressing the nutritional requirements of diverse demographic groups, including children, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, and individuals burdened with illnesses, and bolstering national standards for food safety, regulatory controls, and capacity development. Through initiatives aimed at empowering farmers, meeting varied nutritional needs, building resilience, reducing waste, and championing healthier consumption patterns, Taylor’s University Impact Lab Food Security and Nutrition endeavors to foster positive transformations and contribute to the establishment of sustainable food systems and enhanced nutrition outcomes.