(was Universiti Pertanian Malaysia)
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Address: |
UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor |
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Tel.: |
(60)-3-9486101 (11) ext. 3412 |
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Fax: |
(60)-3-942 3552 |
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Head of organization |
Prof. Dr Gulam Rasul Rahmat Ali |
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Type of organization |
Univ. Dept./Higher Educ. |
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Responsible Authority |
Vice Chancellor, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
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Number of Staff |
Scientists: 6 |
Others: 5 |
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Working languages: |
English, Malay |
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Major field of interest: |
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Handling: |
post harvest handling prior to processing |
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Processing: |
Freezing, chilling, filleting |
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Species: |
Finfish, marine and freshwater: Crustaceans; Molluscs; Cephalopods |
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Development: |
Traditional and new fish products; Traditional and new processes; Packaging, Convenience foods and Food Ingredients (gelatine and hydrolysate) |
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Quality: |
Quality control and assurance (chemical, biochemical and microbiological indices); Shelf life; Quality improvement and preservation |
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Others: |
Consultation and training |
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Present Programmes: |
1) Development of minced-based/surimi-based products; 2) Filleted products; 3) Hydrolysate; 4) Fish gelatine; 5) Spoilage and quality; 6) Food safety |
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Working facilities: |
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Laboratories: |
Processing (2 locations); engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, sensory and fish lab. |
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Others: |
Pilot plant (2 locations with boiler facilities), walk in cold storage, Test kitchen; library |
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Other training programs: |
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duration |
language |
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Post-graduate training and higher degrees |
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Quality control of fish products |
2-4 days |
Malay/English |
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processing of minced products and other fish based products |
2-5 days |
Malay/English |
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other courses such as sensory are conducted base on request |
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Address: |
GPO Box 12301, General Post Office, Kuala Lumpur 50774 |
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Tel.: |
(60)-3-9437673 |
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Fax: |
(60)-3-942.2906 |
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E-mail: |
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Telex: |
MA37115 MARDI |
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Head of Organization |
Director, Mr Abu Bakar Hussin |
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Type of Organization |
Research Institute; Government Dept.; National Authority |
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Responsible Authority |
MARDI, Ministry of Agriculture |
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Number of Staff: |
Scientists: 6 |
Others: 58 |
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Working Languages: |
Malay; English |
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Major Fields of Interest: |
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Handling: |
Onboard; Onshore; Depuration; Live Fish and Prawn Transport. |
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Processing: |
Drying; Salting/Drying; Fermentation; Smoking; Canning; Freezing; Minced Products. |
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Species: |
Crustaceans; Molluscs; Cephalopods. |
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Development: |
Traditional and New Fish Products; Traditional and New Processes; Traditional and New Packaging; New Equipment. |
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Quality: |
Fish Inspection; Quality Control; Fish Quality Control/Assurance. |
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Others: |
Biochemistry; Nutrition; Statistics; Economics; Consultation; Training; Extension. |
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Present Programmes: |
Research and Development on Fish Processing and Handling; Product Development; Transportation; Post-harvest. |
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Working Facilities: |
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Laboratories: |
Chemistry; Processing; Microbiology; Quality Control. |
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Others: |
Pilot Plant; Ice Making Plant; Cold Storage; Test Kitchen; Taste Panel Room; Library. |
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Regular Training Programmes: |
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Processing of Fish Ball and Fish Cake |
quarterly |
3-4 days |
Malay |
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Surimi |
quarterly |
3-4 days |
Malay |
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General Courses on Quality Control |
twice yearly |
3-4 days |
Malay |
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Low Acid Canned Foods (with USFDA) |
every 2 years |
1 week |
English |
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Others: |
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Duration |
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Demonstrations on Processing of Fishery Products |
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as required |
Malay/English |
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Other Courses |
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as required |
Malay/English |
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Attachments |
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up to 1 month |
Malay/English |
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Serial Publications: |
J. Tropical Agric. & Fd Sc. (twice yearly); Pamphlets on Food Technology (occasional) |
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