Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah (second from left) visiting the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) fire-testing laboratory at the university's Technovation Park here in Johor Baru on April 22. Looking on is UTM deputy vice chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof Ir Dr Mohd Azraai Kassim (left). Pic by LIM CHENG KIAT/The Star
JOHOR BARU: A fire-testing laboratory at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is expected to give boost to the construction industry in the country with its ability to test various kinds of fire-proof materials.
The university’s deputy vice chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof Dr Mohd Azraai Kassim said the laboratory, worth about RM2.5mil, was expected to give researchers and students advantages when conducting their own tests.
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