Transforming Multifloral Honey Into Tomorrow’s Scientific Breakthroughs
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan | 18 August 2025 — The biotechnology research ecosystem plays a critical role in driving innovation, strengthening industries, and addressing global health and sustainability challenges. For Malaysia, harnessing its rich natural resources through science and research offers opportunities to generate knowledge, create new products, and elevate the nation’s position in the global market.
Recognising this, MILA University and Dorsata Honey have entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement that focuses on the study of multifloral honey discovered in Malaysia. The partnership aims to uncover the bioactive properties of this natural resource and explore its applications in health, wellness, and biotechnology.
A Strategic Partnership Between Academia and Industry
The signing ceremony, held at its main campus was officiated by Professor Dr. Graham Kendall, Vice Chancellor of MILA University, and Mr. Loh Kok Chuen, Chief Executive Officer of Dorsata Honey. The event was attended by senior representatives from both institutions, underscoring their shared vision of combining academic expertise with industry insights.
Focus on Multifloral Honey Research
The collaboration will centre on multifloral honey, examining its unique characteristics, investigating potential health benefits, and identifying commercial applications in biotechnology and wellness sectors.
With rising global demand for natural health products, such research positions Malaysia to contribute both to scientific advancement and to the development of innovative wellness products for domestic and international markets.
Building Research That Connects to Industry and Society
This partnership is part of MILA University’s commitment to building research in Malaysia that connects academic discovery to industry needs and community well-being. By leveraging Malaysia’s biodiversity, researchers aim to generate evidence-based findings that can support both industry growth and healthcare innovation.
In Malaysia, the traction to biotech innovation continues to increase. One such instance would be the Selangor Lab Partnership Programme launched by Invest Selangor which connects businesses with university research and development (R&D) facilities to drive life sciences innovation across the state last year.
Now, by launching its industry partnership with Dorsata Honey to study multifloral honey’s bioactive potential, MILA University steps confidently into this ecosystem and industry ensuring a quality contribution to national movements where science, industry, and biodiversity converge to shape Malaysia’s research-forward future.
