Chula’s Halal Science Center in Pattani Wins National Award for “Outstanding Contributor to Muslim Youth in the Field of Science and Technology”

Newswise — On October 12, 2024, Mr. Pitak Admareh, Assistant Director of the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University (Pattani office), received an honorary plaque on behalf of the center. The award recognized the center as an outstanding contributor to Muslim youth in the national category for “Science and Technology” at the YMAT AWARD 2024. 

                                       

The award ceremony took place during the “60th Anniversary of the Young Muslim Association of Thailand (YMAT)” under the theme “Continuing Ideals for a Sustainable Future.” Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice and Prime Minister’s representative, presided over the event and presented honorary plaques to distinguished contributors. Attendees included H.E. Megat Farez, Minister Counsellor from the Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand, as well as diplomats from the embassies of Pakistan and Qatar. Also present were Watcharapol Komoltamethi, President of the Foundation for the Islamic Centre of Thailand, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Wisarut Lawithi, an expert of the Chularatchamontri (Sheikhul Islam of Thailand).

Since its establishment in 2009, the Halal Science Center of Chulalongkorn University (Pattani office) has been working to develop human resources in the southern border provinces. It has spearheaded projects like the “2024 Halal Health Science and Innovation Competition,” which attracted over 245 projects from 200 schools nationwide. Additionally, the center has developed halal kitchens in schools and promoted nutritious halal school lunch programs. 

Being selected for this award highlights the Halal Science Center’s dedication and commitment to advancing society for the benefit of the nation.