University grows pineapples on empty land in campus

SEGAMAT: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Johor branch has converted a 0.8ha plot of unused land in its campus into a pineapple plantation to give students and staff a chance to earn extra income while generating revenue for the institution.

UiTM Johor research, industrial linkages and alumni deputy rector Assoc Prof Dr Saunah Zainon said the plan had been dubbed the “pineapple plantation entrepreneurs collaboration project.”