NERS NEWS — On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, participants of “Nurses Without Borders: UiTM International Summer Experience Camp 2026” took part in the Educational Visit – Undergraduate by visiting two educational destinations in Selangor, Malaysia, namely the National Craft Institute (IKN) and Beryl’s Chocolate Shop & Museum. The first visit was to the National Craft Institute (IKN), a Malaysian institution focused on preserving, developing, and promoting traditional crafts. During the visit, participants gained insights into various traditional Malaysian crafts, such as batik, wood carving, metalwork, ceramics, and rattan crafts. The activity provided an experience highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage while developing traditional skills through creativity and innovation so that they can be passed on to future generations.
The participants then visited Beryl’s Chocolate Shop & Museum in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Through the museum tour, participants gained knowledge about the history and origins of chocolate, the journey of cocoa, the main stages of chocolate production, and the process of transforming cocoa beans into chocolate products. Participants also had the opportunity to see various chocolate-related artifacts and learn about the development of Beryl’s as one of Malaysia’s homegrown chocolate brands. This educational visit provided participants with a new experience while introducing them to Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and the development of its local industries.
Writer: Sasikirana Ariesta Dewani
