Malaysia produces vast amounts of agricultural by-products such as rice husks, coconut shells, and palm kernel shells. Too often, these items end up being burned or discarded in landfills, contributing to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. At INTI International University, researchers are proving that this material does not need to be wasted. With the right …
Have you watched Kung Fu Panda, the animated film where Po, the panda, is discovered in a crate of red radishes? Beyond its pop culture cameo, the red radish is now gaining serious scientific attention for its health benefits. A study co-authored by Dr Jayanthi Barasarathi from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) …
Read moreRed Radish Microgreens Show Powerful Health Potential
What if tomorrow’s homes were built not with cement or plastics, but with the by-products of farming? At INTI International University, researchers are exploring the potential of sago residue—the fibrous waste left after starch is extracted from the sago palm—as a resource for sustainable construction materials. Prof. Dr. Tezara Cionita of INTI International University’s Faculty …
A group of 30 students and lecturers from INTI International College Penang (IICP), along with employees from G Hotel, transformed Tabika Perpaduan Bukit Gelugor into a space of colour and creativity through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project held on 9 August 2025. What had once been plain walls are now vibrant murals celebrating Malaysia’s …
Read moreINTI and G Hotel Bring Murals to Life at Bukit Gelugor Kindergarten
When Iskander Azizuddin, 41, entered INTI College Nilai in 2001, he never imagined that campus life and group projects would shape his career as a filmmaker. Today, as co-founder of Feisk Productions Sdn Bhd, his works – Suraya, Kabus, The Screaming Sky (licensed by Netflix), and Bilik Tepi (licensed by Viu) – have carried Malaysian …
Read moreIskander Azizuddin Pushes Malaysian Stories Beyond Borders
Students and staff of INTI International College Penang (IICP) have refurbished the mini library at Wisma Yatim Lelaki Islam Pulau Pinang, creating a renewed space for 23 boys aged 8 to 17 to read, study, and grow. The project, carried out in the days leading up to 5 August 2025, was a joint initiative by …
Read moreINTI Students and Staff Refurbish Orphanage Library
INTI International University & Colleges (INTI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Midea Scott & English Electronics Sdn Bhd, strengthening collaboration between education and industry. The agreement covers areas such as professional talks, forums, seminars, mentorship, and on-campus recruitment. Midea senior staff may also take part in INTI’s Design Thinking Mentorship Programme, contribute as …
Read moreINTI signs MoU with Midea Scott & English Electronics Sdn Bhd
Imagine a world where grocery bags and food wrappers don’t linger in landfills for centuries but break down harmlessly into the soil within weeks. Researchers at INTI International University are shaping this vision. Their work focuses on a prototype plastic made not from petroleum, but from sago starch and agricultural waste such as corncobs and …
Read moreSago Starch Bioplastic Offers New Hope for Packaging
INTI International College Penang (IICP) recorded a full medal sweep at the Malaysia Culinary World Cup (MCWC) 2025 in Ipoh, where all 14 students from its School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (SOHOS) returned with awards. The competition brought together nearly 800 participants from 26 countries, competing across 65 categories and judged by 115 international …
Read moreINTI Wins Across All Categories at Malaysia Culinary World Cup