{"id":183390,"date":"2025-03-27T03:37:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T03:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=183390"},"modified":"2025-03-27T04:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T04:40:09","slug":"unida-gontor-discovered-the-buzz-at-iiums-stingless-bee-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=183390","title":{"rendered":"UNIDA Gontor Discovers the Buzz at IIUM\u2019s Stingless Bee Sanctuary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By, Adibah Amir<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 4 Mac 2025, 20 students from Universitas Darussalam (UNIDA) Gontor, Kabupaten Ponorogo, Indonesia, explored IIUM\u2019s Stingless Bee Sanctuary. This enriching visit, part of IIUM\u2019s Edutourism program, offered UNIDA students a unique opportunity to engage with nature and experience beekeeping firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided by the members of the Kelulut Research Group, the students delved into the fascinating world of discovering stingless bees, and learning about their unique biology, behaviour, and environment importance. The students eagerly observed the intricacies of hive structures, for many, it was their first experience seeing stingless bees up close and discovering their vital role in supporting biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit also offered a valuable history lesson. The students were surprised to learn that Malaysian stingless beekeeping traces its roots back to knowledge transfer from Indonesian stingless beekeepers. Since stingless bee honey was recognised as Malaysia\u2019s first local superfood in 2016, its popularity has grown significantly. Various stingless beekeeping communities have emerged across the country, with universities actively driving research and innovation to support the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Kelulut Research Group continues to foster regional collaboration, among other, collaborating with Pengusaha Madu Kelulut Mikro Kecil Menengah in Pekanbaru, Indonesia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit has deepened the students\u2019 understanding of sustainable beekeeping and strengthened the cultural and academic ties between Malaysia and Indonesia, highlighting the shared commitment to environmental conservation and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdF9us-pvKGEeQL6q15CyZzjaFzFJzF6ScZieYgSAi4VMhASZDU2ed6amNppSGiA7Y5YB99fpkOTmUohR7oJvYeJeCqNv0qEkXKDJ3fuRSskVk5chwiUvPptME0fmE-YV2qOs1Na7fBGUkmZo6vhQ?key=D0zjnJ7HHalk-dfs6DvHZxhn\" alt=\"A group of people in a row on a street\n\nAI-generated content may be incorrect.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants on board the university\u2019s buggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"831\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXerGn3nxiraemmmVmqtaSy6HuSOvWuvk3_Vwky6Rpt8_d4GgRfw-YbxMlTGfdoHSvn8pTD2pbhxqA_d2w5zH9tpJgZTo05q-hADz44UNtDtq9ZVFiJq60_N7DIrntCgokQdzd2FASeHpSKdeDg6ow?key=D0zjnJ7HHalk-dfs6DvHZxhn\" alt=\"A person pointing at a book\n\nAI-generated content may be incorrect.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tc. Ahmad Suhairi addressing participants\u2019 inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"831\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf1b7r-s8Jpbsm3lxjkJlEjKr-SNGJnH0VnVbmGj1ug3nNL2-ZHle5L8wTlVE8UrnVO1DthEVQB7zW5DiMXXmMlO564nGp2n8u0eNtAF8Kw1eXgDw_DJy-3-S-Z9DFpBo9UzGIaN8LHMEtmxgZXMg?key=D0zjnJ7HHalk-dfs6DvHZxhn\" alt=\"A group of women wearing headscarves looking at a box of food\n\nAI-generated content may be incorrect.\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up-close moments with some hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<em>These are the views of Dr. Adibah Amir, affiliated with the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia<\/em> <em>which do not represent IIUM Today&#8217;s.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By, Adibah Amir On 4 Mac 2025, 20 students from Universitas Darussalam (UNIDA) Gontor, Kabupaten Ponorogo, Indonesia, explored IIUM\u2019s Stingless Bee Sanctuary. 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