On 6 April 2026, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and KMK Agro Global Sdn. Bhd. formalised a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen collaboration in smart agriculture and IoT-driven technologies. The partnership focuses on research, innovation, and technology transfer initiatives, particularly in smart farming solutions, automated monitoring systems, and AI-based agricultural applications to support sustainable and modern farming practices in Malaysia.
The collaboration focuses on developing and field-validating an Automated Rail Camera System for plant monitoring in a greenhouse environment for rock melon farming. The project was supported by UTM through the SME Tech Grant, which aims to strengthen university–industry collaboration and accelerate the translation of research outcomes into practical and commercially viable solutions.
KMK Agro Global has played an important role in the successful implementation of the project by providing a real agricultural environment for prototype installation, testing, data collection, and validation. The company’s practical experience and continuous feedback have also supported improvements to the system based on actual farming conditions and operational requirements.
The one-year MoA further strengthens the partnership between UTM and KMK Agro Global, with emphasis on technology validation, refinement, and commercialisation. Through this collaboration, both parties aim to advance smart farming solutions that integrate camera-based monitoring, artificial intelligence, and IoT technologies while creating a pathway for wider industry adoption.
