Herbs and Natural Products in Manufacturing

The Diploma Herbs and Natural Products (Manufacturing) or Herba Dan Hasilan Semulajadi (Pembuatan) program offers comprehensive learning in the field of processing and manufacturing of herbal -based products and natural products. The program provides exposure to the knowledge and techniques to produce quality, safe products and in accordance with established standards. In addition, the program offers an integrated curriculum as well as practical training from experienced and effective instructors with the application of theoretical and practical based learning processes to produce a successful workforce or entrepreneurs.

Herbs have been identified as a new source of economic growth for Malaysia since 2011. The value of the herbal industry was around RM17 billion (US$4.1 billion) in 2013 and is projected to grow between 8% and 15% annually to reach around RM32 billion (US$ 7.6 billion) by 2020. This is in tandem with higher demand for herbal products in the world markets. Malaysia is rich in flora and fauna that contain medicinal ingredients and health benefits. However, the herbal industry is a small and fragmented industry in Malaysia. In general, there are no comprehensive programs and initiatives for this industry until 2011 when the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrobased Industry started to recognize the importance of these commodities. Starting from that time, the government has created new directions and strategies that can transform this industry into a dynamic, competitive and profitable industry.

Research Assistant, Technical Assistant / Laboratory Technician, Specialist in Healthcare Products, Assistant Quality Control & Quality Assurance Officer, Technopreuner Entrepreneur.