Courtesy Visit By Associate Professor Dr Halim & Delegation From UUM To PKB

Alor Setar – 14 October 2025, Tuesday: Permodalan Kedah Berhad (PKB) was honoured to receive a courtesy visit from Associate Professor Dr. Halim and the delegation from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) at the Permodalan Kedah Berhad Meeting Room.

The PKB delegation was led by Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mohd Azad bin Jasmi, accompanied by Ms. Nor Shada binti Md Dahlal and Mr. Mohd Syazmi Aiman bin Abd. Razak.

This engagement served as a strategic platform to strengthen institutional ties between PKB and UUM, fostering potential collaborations in areas of corporate development, research, and human capital enhancement within the state of Kedah.

The session also provided an avenue for both parties to explore joint initiatives that align with Kedah’s economic growth agenda and sustainable development goals.

PKB extends its utmost appreciation for the visit and looks forward to deepening this meaningful partnership, paving the way for impactful cooperation in the future.

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