MELAKA, 18 June 2026 – The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka Branch, Bandaraya Melaka Campus, organised an industrial visit to Hanuris Food Industry Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Hamidahku Industry Sdn. Bhd. (Mamamidah) and one of Melaka's leading traditional food manufacturers. The visit was one of the key activities under the International Lecturer & Student Exchange Programme 2026, involving lecturers and students from President University and Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, together with representatives from UiTM Melaka Branch.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by the management of Hanuris Food Industry Sdn. Bhd. before attending a briefing on the company's history, business growth, and achievements in promoting Melaka's traditional food products, including belacan (shrimp paste), cencalok (fermented shrimp), sambal, and various heritage food products to both local and international markets.
- PTAR UiTM Melaka organised an industrial visit to Hanuris Food Industry Sdn. Bhd. under the International Lecturer & Student Exchange Programme 2026.
- Participants explored traditional food production, halal standards, branding, and entrepreneurship.
- The visit promoted experiential learning, industry collaboration, and international engagement.
Participants were introduced to the production process of traditional food products, with particular emphasis on hygiene, food safety, quality control, and compliance with halal certification standards. The session provided valuable insights into how a local enterprise has successfully grown into a competitive industry player while preserving the authenticity of its traditional recipes.
The visit continued with a guided tour of the production facilities, where participants observed the preparation, packaging, and storage processes before the products were distributed to the market. The company also shared its experience and strategies for developing a strong traditional food brand that remains relevant and trusted by consumers in both domestic and international markets.
In addition to providing exposure to entrepreneurship and food industry management, the visit created opportunities for knowledge sharing on product innovation, digital marketing, branding, and the development potential of heritage-based enterprises. Participants also took part in an interactive question-and-answer session, discussing industry challenges, product development, and future collaboration opportunities.
The programme successfully achieved its objective of providing participants with industry-based learning experiences while showcasing the uniqueness of local enterprises as an integral part of Melaka's cultural heritage and economic development. The visit also supported UiTM's aspiration to strengthen its internationalisation agenda through experiential learning, industry engagement, and knowledge exchange between higher education institutions and the industrial sector.
The industrial visit was led by Puan Siti Haidah binti Md. Aziz, Deputy Chief Librarian (M) (KUP) of PTAR UiTM Bandaraya Melaka Campus, together with the organising committee from the Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), UiTM Melaka Branch, Bandaraya Melaka Campus, who ensured the smooth execution of the entire programme.
The visit concluded with a group photography session, the presentation of a token of appreciation to Hanuris Food Industry Sdn. Bhd., and words of gratitude for warmly hosting the international delegation. It is hoped that the collaboration between UiTM Melaka Branch and the industry will continue to grow through future collaborative initiatives that contribute to academic excellence, research, and the university's internationalisation efforts.
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