{"id":61,"date":"2018-01-02T13:58:32","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T13:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/gsmservice\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2019-05-09T17:01:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T09:01:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556012935804{margin-top: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/MainBG01.jpg?id=380) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555905084745{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: -25px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555905016457{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: -25px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #c02026 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;80&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDownBig&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555905472871{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #c02026 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555905016457{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: -25px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #c02026 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>2018<\/strong> ANNUAL REPORT<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556012952006{margin-right: 10% !important;margin-left: 10% !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: rgba(211,211,211,0.54) !important;*background-color: rgb(211,211,211) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Cover Design Concept<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Evidence-based informed decision making is our utmost priority as a Thought Leader in matters pertaining to Science, Technology and Innovation. The cover depicts the Academy as an organisation with unique deliverables yet working together with various entities for a harmonious, prosperous and sustainable Malaysia. Our desire of a Progressive Malaysia begins with giving the best ideas for the benefit of the society at large.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555667119235{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG01-1.jpg?id=83) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;about-asm&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556278285352{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f58426 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bm.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=86%2C86&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?w=86&amp;ssl=1 86w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=85%2C85&amp;ssl=1 85w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 86px, 86px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">THE<br \/>\nACADEMY<br \/>\nOF SCIENCES<br \/>\nMALAYSIA<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">THINK SCIENCE,<br \/>\nCELEBRATE TECHNOLOGY,<br \/>\nINSPIRE INNOVATION<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ASM strives to be the nation\u2019s Thought Leader for matters related to science, engineering, technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ASM is committed to pursue excellence in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_tta_tour style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; spacing=&#8221;3&#8243; gap=&#8221;3&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; no_fill_content_area=&#8221;true&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ar18-tab01&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Mission&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555389789888-ec7a7625-f597&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555397527646{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">To be a Thought Leader<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">To be an apex Advisory Body on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) matters<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">To be an effective promoter of public understanding and awareness of STI<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">To make STI a basis for economic development and societal well-being<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Functions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555389789908-ef48f508-17fb&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555906664178{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Providing advice to the Government on matters related to STI of national and international importance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fostering a culture of excellence<br \/>\nin SET in Malaysia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Assisting in upgrading technological capabilities of Malaysian industrial sectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Promoting public awareness in understanding of science<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Enhancing international networking and collaborations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Scientific publications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Strategies&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555399688146{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #f58426;\"><strong>STI Strategic Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Malaysia 2050<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Socio-Economics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Emerging Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sustainability Science<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #f58426;\">STI Strategic Programmes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Capacity Building<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Gateway<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Science Consortiums<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Consultative Fora<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Stakeholders&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555395137130-c5bca0b1-be3d&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555397572528{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #f58426;\">Internal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fellows<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Associates<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Members of Young Scientists Network (YSN-ASM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASM Management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #f58426;\">External<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Prime Minister\u2019s Department and Central Agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MESTECC and its agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Other Ministries and relevant agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Research institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Higher Learning Institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">STI Professional Bodies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">International STI Organisations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Urban and Rural communities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Client Charter&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555667143479{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG02.jpg?id=143) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555467356529{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">FROM THE PRESIDENT<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;138&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555467565335{margin-bottom: -40px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555907110397{margin-right: 10% !important;margin-left: 10% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(201,147,205,0.65) !important;*background-color: rgb(201,147,205) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE 2018?<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">For ASM, 2018 as a whole was equally wonderful and hectic. We have been working determinedly to improve the practices and communication within the Academy\u2019s stakeholders, including the scientific experts, industry, media and broader public in delivering our objectives. As hectic as it can get, I am thankful to lead an organisation with the deep pool of experts that are willing to embrace transformation each and every day.\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"#popup-69d1e5acc2150\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d1e5acc2150\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">Around the world, governments engage various mechanisms to connect to scientific advice and knowledge. Malaysia is no exception. In fulfilling our role as a Thought Leader in Malaysia\u2019s STI arena, we continue to publish studies that are relevant and timely in nature. Led by ASM\u2019s Fellows, our studies aim to provide policy recommendations of national importance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Apart from study, we also maintain a strong focus on SET-based programmes. ASM has always strives to nurture Malaysians towards developing scientific gifted talents for the future. As we continue to execute our strategic plan and programmes, we begin to see the results that we hope to see in our effort for STEM awareness in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our international team continues to foster strong ties with the international scientific community, allowing us to benefit from global expertise. From attending meeting to organising conference, we persistently position Malaysia as world class leader in science through active participation as a knowledge partner. Our involvement has enabled us to position ourselves as one of the leading science academy in the ASEAN region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Expanding our Expert Network <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">This year, we have elected 29 leading individual among leading scientists, engineers and techonlogists as new Fellows and recognised 24 research scientists as TRSM. With more than 581 brilliant minds in our network, we are a force to be reckoned with. I thank the Fellows for their enthusiasm and contribution to growing and improving everything we do and for remaining focused on improving STI in and for Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Beyond Thank You <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Academy only succeeds in all these areas through the support from MESTECC, and I am deeply grateful to all stakeholders, Fellows, and Associates who have partnered with us in so many ways. While we know there is more work to be done, we are proud of what we have accomplished thus far. In the upcoming years, we will continue to deliver innovative programmes and impactful studies for the betterment of Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Each year, our Annual Report is a chance to highlight the spectacular efforts we all made together toward our objective as nation\u2019s Think Tank. I encourage you to explore our annual report to gain a broad understanding of our mission and vision. You will notice that this year\u2019s annual report is a little bit different.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Enjoy reading.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556069377985{margin-right: 10% !important;margin-left: 10% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"background-color: #c180cc;\">&#8221; WE WILL CONTINUE TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES AND IMPACTFUL STUDIES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF MALAYSIA. &#8220;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;impact&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1557392171629{background-color: #6d3960 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;ar18-impact-en&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555667205743{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG03.jpg?id=189) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;study&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555984797586{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #00a4df !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?w=86&amp;ssl=1 86w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=85%2C85&amp;ssl=1 85w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-study.png?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 86px, 86px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">UNLOCKING<br \/>\nINSIGHTS,<br \/>\nMEANINGFUL<br \/>\nIMPACT<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">BETWEEN SPECIALISED<br \/>\nKNOWLEDGE AND<br \/>\nPOLICY-MAKING<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The challenging environment today cannot be wished away. Recognising the importance of science in navigating the complex world, ASM plays a critical role in analysing, developing, and providing scientific advice and policy solutions to the government. Backed by decades of scientific knowledge and a roster of science experts, ASM addresses STI-related issues of national and international importance in an independent, credible, relevant and timely manner.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555982850420{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-round&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; tab_position=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556080642354{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;Get to know more&#8221;][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;water&#8221; title=&#8221;Water&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555491552107{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556244723804{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(0,164,223,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,164,223) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">INTEGRATING WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW<\/p>\n<p>ASM Water Committee continued to engage the government in 2018 on the implementation of National Integrated Water Resources Management Plan (NIWRMP). 2018 was a challenging year for the committee due to the restructuring of the Federal ministries post 14th General Election (GE14). The committee has taken stock of these institutional changes and prepared an Addendum to the earlier Transformation of the Water Sector: National Integrated Water Resources Management Plan (NIWRMP) \u2013 Strategies and Road Map report launched in December 2016.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_076.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/asmpub\/docs\/web_vol1_gf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read the NIWRMP report.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/?mdocs-file=512\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read the addendum.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556261753187{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(0,164,223,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,164,223) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">UNITING THE MALAYSIAN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR) SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">THROUGH A FORGED ALLIANCE<\/p>\n<p>The Disaster Risk Reduction Research Alliance Committee (DRR Research Alliance) was created to support the scientific community in Malaysia on disaster management. Together with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), ASM organised the inaugural National Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for DRR on 5-6 October 2017 to facilitate interaction among researches, policymakers, practitioners from government, civil society and industry on disaster management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_077.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;SO17&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;so17&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555493739411{margin-top: -20px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555493813705{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556245337982{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #0c1dab !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>SCIENCE OUTLOOK 2017:<\/strong><br \/>\nCONVERGING TOWARDS PROGRESSIVE MALAYSIA 2050<\/p>\n<p>Driven by an extensive network of ASM Fellows and Associates, Science Outlook 2017 tracked Malaysia\u2019s progress in STI to realise our aspiration of becoming one of the top nations in the world in creativity and innovation. As evident from its theme, \u2018Converging towards Progressive Malaysia 2050\u2019, STI proficiency must be increased to transform the way STI is coordinated and propelled in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_078.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mfn-link mfn-link-4 prettyphoto\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_079.png\" style=\"\" data-hover=\"1-3 STRATEGIC THRUSTS\"   ><span data-hover=\"1-3 STRATEGIC THRUSTS\">1-3 STRATEGIC THRUSTS<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 <a class=\"mfn-link mfn-link-4 prettyphoto\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_080.png\" style=\"\" data-hover=\"4-6 STRATEGIC THRUSTS\"   ><span data-hover=\"4-6 STRATEGIC THRUSTS\">4-6 STRATEGIC THRUSTS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ScOutlook-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read the full report.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W7_mrFBe1sI\" target=\"lightbox\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Watch the launch video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555493824699{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555908336745{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">18 RECOMMENDATIONS<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Strengthen science planning and coordination through a centralised dedicated body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Establish a formal STI platform between federal and states governments in west Malaysia as well as Sabah and Sarawak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Emphasis on experimental development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Establish a multifunctional Research Management Agency (RMA) and to consider establishing a Technology Commercialisation Agency (TCA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Re-identify national RDC priority areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Development of regional innovation clusters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Attracting and retaining STEM talent through improved remuneration and continuous career development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Prioritisation of numerically and technically competent talent development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Development of biennial national STEM talent and skill gap assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Establish industry-led collaborative networks to enhance demand driven research and private sector participation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Facilitate dissemination and monitoring of industry related information through a virtual centralised knowledge repository and data centre<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Public-private partnership to update and upgrade STI enculturation spaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Virtual science media centre to strengthen STI content in various media platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Prioritise development of STI-based creative content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Leadership in positioning Malaysia\u2019s strategic STI international alliances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Enhance roles of science attach\u00e9 in Malaysian Embassies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Strengthen linkages between Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Malaysian Scientific Community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Leverage Malaysia\u2019s trade platforms globally to facilitate market intelligence in STI-based industries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Ongoing&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ongoing-studies&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555491661798{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 3px !important;padding-left: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555489527041{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f4fafc !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">PRECISION MEDICINE<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;394&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#f4fafc&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Doctors have been treating patients with the same disease using the same approach \u2013 the same drugs and the same dose for the longest time. The difference in outcomes of the treatments especially recovery time and adverse effects strongly suggested that the genetic variants which differ between individuals must be taken into account. The current practice of one-size fits all is no more valid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_082.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555489763679{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #007ebb !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">MALAYSIAN ALLIANCE ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;393&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#007ebb&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Blockchain and Electronic Distributed Ledger Technologies (EDLT) have the potential to support efficient and secure real time transactions across a large number of sectors thus present opportunities for disruptive innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_083.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555489944367{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #00ae76 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">HALAL<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">TASK FORCE ON THE SCIENCE OF HALAL INITIATIVE IN MALAYSIA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;391&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#00ae76&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cHalal\u201d \u2013 which broadly means permissible in Islam \u2013 covers both products and services, and with the global Muslim population expected to increase by 2.2 billion by 2030, the demand for halal goods and services are expected to increase as well. The global market value for trade in halal food and non-food products is estimated at US2.3 trillion annually, one of the world\u2019s fastest growing markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_084.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555490087535{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #f49c2f !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">UNDERSTANDING MACHINE LEARNING<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;392&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#f49c2f&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to bring major social and economic benefits that cut across various sectors of the economy. AI enables computer systems to analyse, learn and process information at incredible speeds, far beyond the capabilities of humans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_085.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;NPSTI&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;npsti&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555983021653{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f05123 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">NATIONAL POLICY ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (NPSTI)<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">REVIEW AND FORMULATION STUDY<\/p>\n<p>In support of the government\u2019s aspiration to make Malaysia a high-income developed country through the mainstreaming of STI, MESTECC has mandated ASM to review the current NPSTI 2013-2020 and formulate the new NPSTI 2021-2030.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_086.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mfn-link mfn-link-4 prettyphoto\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_087.png\" style=\"\" data-hover=\"6 STRATEGIC THRUSTS\"   ><span data-hover=\"6 STRATEGIC THRUSTS\">6 STRATEGIC THRUSTS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555916412270{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f36f21 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY &amp; INNOVATION MASTER PLAN (STIMP) 2020-2030 STUDY<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Towards ensuring STI is mainstreamed for the nation\u2019s socio-economic development, MESTECC was mandated by the Government to develop a National STI Master Plan to support implementation of all policies related to STI (STI for Policy) as well as to realise the National Science Agenda and leverage on STI opportunities to achieve Rakyat-centric economic growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_088.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555983061684{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.51) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">MALAYSIA POLICY AND MASTER PLAN ON STI 2021-2030<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">A task force led by Professor Datuk Dr Asma Ismail FASc and supported by Dr Helen Nair FASc was established to conduct a harmonisation exercise for both the NPSTI 2021- 2030 and STIMP 2020-2030 studies. The ultimate aim of the harmonisation exercise is to come up with a seamless, harmonised policy and master plan for STI in the nation (i.e. Malaysia Policy and Master Plan on STI 2021-2030). This exercise is to be carried out in the first quarter of 2019.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_089.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Education&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;education&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555917507037{margin-top: -20px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG05.jpg?id=251) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555917401347{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>MID-TERM REVIEW OF MALAYSIA EDUCATION BLUEPRINT 2015-2025<\/strong><br \/>\n(HIGHER EDUCATION)<\/p>\n<p>The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education) is an 11-year transformation plan of Malaysia\u2019s higher education designed to propel its stakeholders abreast with, if not ahead of, global challenges and trends through ten transformational shifts that are to be realised through 32 strategies and 71 initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_090.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555917479480{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(0,164,223,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,164,223) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">AN IMPACT STUDY OF THE<br \/>\n<strong>IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MALAYSIAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Malaysia Research Universities (MRUs) are key enablers of Malaysia\u2019s national innovation ecosystem and knowledge economy. These universities also promote economic growth, competitiveness of local industries, and improve socioeconomic wellbeing of the Rakyat. In September 2006, UKM, USM, UM and UPM were named as the pioneer group of MRUs. UTM achieved the status of the fifth MRU in 2010.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_091.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Input-out&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;input-out&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #0c1dab;\">PROVIDING STRATEGIC INPUT<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Academy has continuously provided strategic input to government ministries and agencies based on ASM\u2019s previous and currents studies that were led by ASM Fellows who are experts in the related fields.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_092.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #0c1dab;\">REACHING OUT TO THE GOVERNMENT<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">In fulfilling its mandated role as a \u2018Thought Leader\u2019 in STI, ASM forwarded three memoranda to the Government.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Memorandum on STI Governance<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Memorandum on Malaysia\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Input on Institutional Reform for Better STI Governance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_093.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_pageable][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;engaging&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555991635175{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG06.jpg?id=316) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555984777312{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffd400 !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-engaging.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #376928;\">ENGAGING<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #376928;\">SCIENTISTS,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #376928;\">EMPOWERING<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #376928;\">SOCIETY<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ASM STRONGLY EMPHASISES THE ESSENTIAL ROLE SCIENCE PLAYS IN THE WELL-BEING OF THE SOCIETY BY MAKING IT RELATABLE TO EVERYONE VIA SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Science has long been challenged or misunderstood. It is usually correlated as a difficult and textbook-driven field, making public lose interest in science. In actual fact, science is a fascinating subject that dictates our everyday life \u2013 and this is the message that ASM is trying to spread through its initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ASM also empowers the scientific community by organising a multitude of programmes through collaboration with national and international institutions and organisations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555992265185{margin-top: -40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-round&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;white&#8221; tab_position=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556002261208{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;Get to know more&#8221;][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;talent&#8221; title=&#8221;Future Talent&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555491552107{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;vc_tta-accordion&#8221;]<div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"mfn-acc accordion_wrapper  open1st\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>SHAPING FUTURE STEM TALENT<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p2\">From a humble beginning, NSC has undergone continuous evolution to improve its quality as well as adapting to the current scientific landscape in curating its content. As one of the most significant science competitions for secondary school students in Malaysia, NSC strives to build the capacity, capability and competency of young generation in STEM to become future leaders that are well-equipped with the necessary skills to meet the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_095.png\" rel=\"lightbox \" data-type=\"image\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-nsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photos.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/education\/2018\/09\/30\/nobel-treat-for-science-champs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the news coverage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nsc.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow NSC social media.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>FOSTERING FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SCIENCE AMONG ASEAN COUNTRIES<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2018, Malaysia had the honour to host the7<span class=\"s2\">th <\/span>ASEAN Plus Three Junior Science Odyssey (7<span class=\"s2\">th <\/span>APT JSO). This year, students from ASEAN and the Republic of Korea flew to Malaysia to enjoy four-day competition filled with exciting challenges such as the Great Science Pitch, Great Science Quest, and Great Science Ideas. Members of the YSN-ASM lent a hand in guiding the students in science communication skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_096.png\" rel=\"lightbox \" data-type=\"image\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/7th-aptjso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jQdlbw4RtBc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch the highlights.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/7th-asean-plus-three-junior-science-odyssey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our coverage of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>SHAPING MIND, CRAFTING INVENTIONS SCIENCE UNITES,INNOVATION DECIDES<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p2\">2018 marks Malaysia\u2019s second participation in the 2<span class=\"s2\">nd <\/span>One Belt One Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop, upon invitation by the China\u2019s Children &amp; Youth Science Center of CAST (CYSC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_097.png\" rel=\"lightbox \" data-type=\"image\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-obortmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyscc.org.cn\/video\/videoview.aspx?videoID=5803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch the highlights.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/one-belt-one-road-teenager-maker-camp-teacher-workshop-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our coverage of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>BUDDING INNOVATORS<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p2\">The minds of the young generation are treasure-trove of ideas that may hold the key to solving global and regional issues. It is never too early to start picking their minds and let these ideas come into realisation. The Young Makers Programme is one such programme for budding innovators to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_098.png\" rel=\"lightbox \" data-type=\"image\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-young-makers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/young-makers-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our coverage of the event.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u201cSTEM\u201d UP YOUR GAME!<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p2\">When an international company with the desire to nurture the interest of children in STEM meets an organisation that has interest in mainstreaming STEM in the country, the result is a programme that benefits both sides, while immensely enriching its students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_099.png\" rel=\"lightbox \" data-type=\"image\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/ccm-stem-up-challenge-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/ccm-stem-up-challenge-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our coverage.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;outreach&#8221; title=&#8221;Outreach&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555491552107{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556511830887{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #48b6c1;\"><b>ADDRESSING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SOCIETY <\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p2\">Science is fun and interesting; better yet, it could be a viable career path. Unfortunately, it does not appeal to everyone. The interest level of Malaysians in science was found to be low compared to other countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_100.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/msn-johor-state-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/minggu-sains-negara-johor-state-level-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556511883757{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #48b6c1;\"><b>PRESERVING NATURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT <\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p2\">The natural environment is an important commodity that benefits all members of an ecosystem. Therefore, it is important to protect these areas of geological significance. At the same time, people should be educated about its importance, while also generating income for its surrounding population.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_101.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-mtcp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/2018-malaysian-technical-cooperation-programme-mtcp-global-geopark-planning-development-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the workshop.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mtcp.kln.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Visit the website to find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556511930773{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #48b6c1;\"><b>PROMOTING A CULTURE OF SAFE AND SECURE SCIENCE <\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Scientists and researchers from MESA region gathered at the Conference to Promote Safe and Secure Science in the Middle East\/North Africa, and South\/ Southeast Asia to discuss and share best practices in promoting awareness on safe and secure science among the region. Focused on life science topics of interest and relevance to the MESA region, the participants deliberated on main issues such as research, science policy, ethics, responsible science, research integrity, and public engagement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_101.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-safe-and-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepetridish.my\/2018\/02\/21\/teach-integrity-and-responsibility-in-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read the news coverage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/conference-to-promote-safe-and-secure-science-in-the-middle-east-north-africa-south-southeast-asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;AWARDS AND GRANTS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;awards-grants-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556004667925{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556010594657{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffa538 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #406480;\">AWARDS AND GRANTS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Awards and grants are the key boosting factors for excellence among scientific community that signifies their contribution and achievements. This recognition is important for the scientists and researchers who have carried out significant scientific research that addresses local and global challenges, in addition to position Malaysia strategically in the eyes of the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ASM draws upon the expertise of Fellows to serve as members of evaluation and monitoring panels for various awards and grants. They are engaged for their expertise in their respective fields, to select outstanding scientist and technologist that exhibited prominence in their research pursuits.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556003334718{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 3px !important;padding-left: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;CAN WE KICK CANCER OUT FOR GOOD?&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556512194441{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<em>Cancer: A powerful word that evokes strong feelings \u2013 usually\u2018 fear\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Malaysia possesses a pool of scientists in the field of cancer research, who seek to understand the disease, improve its detection and treatment methods. Opportunities and funding must be provided to let them continue their noble work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_102.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/makna-award-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/makna-cancer-research-award-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF DR RANJEET BHAGWAN SINGH&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556005891641{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The biggest discoveries could come from the smallest research. Viewing the importance of pushing early career researchers towards success in their research, the late Dr Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh posthumously contributed a portion of his wealth towards providing a grant for them to supplement their research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_102.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;SPECIAL GRANTS FOR STRATEGIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556005925822{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>NPSTI Flagship Programme <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The project titled \u201cMoving up the Value Chain and Environmentally Friendly Processes in Silicon Photovoltaic Technology: Nontoxic Processes, Wafering and Crystal Growth\u201d was identified to be impactful on the development of STI as well as aligned with the Government Transformation Programme (GTP)and the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Special Allocation for Agencies <\/b><b>under MESTECC <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The project titled \u201cDevelopment of Yeast System for Flavonoid Production\u201d was identified to have impact on the development of STI and aligned with the New Economic Model (NEM).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_103.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;ANUGERAH SAINTIS MUDA NEGARA 2018&#8243; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556005949933{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">This award by MESTECC recognises young Malaysian scientists for their contribution and achievement in research and development<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_103.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;ANUGERAH JURUTEKNOLOGI NEGARA 2018&#8243; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556005965581{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">This award by MESTECC recognises technologists and semi-professionals, such as technicians and laboratory assistants, for their contribution and achievement in the field of science and technology<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_103.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;AWARDS AND GRANTS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;awards-grants-2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556004667925{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556010583272{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffa538 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #406480;\">AWARDS AND GRANTS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Awards and grants are the key boosting factors for excellence among scientific community that signifies their contribution and achievements. This recognition is important for the scientists and researchers who have carried out significant scientific research that addresses local and global challenges, in addition to position Malaysia strategically in the eyes of the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ASM draws upon the expertise of Fellows to serve as members of evaluation and monitoring panels for various awards and grants. They are engaged for their expertise in their respective fields, to select outstanding scientist and technologist that exhibited prominence in their research pursuits.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556003334718{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 3px !important;padding-left: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;DELIVERING QUALITY PROJECTS&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556005982133{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Project Monitoring Teams (PMT)make sure that projects are right on track and its resources are well-managed. ASM Fellows share their wisdom and knowledge in guiding the project to completion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_103.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;NEWTON-UNGKU OMAR FUND&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556010333473{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Partnership between the UK and Malaysian Government is continued this year through the NUOF. The fund aims to develop research network among the multi and inter-disciplinary researchers through the integration of STI knowledge that address socio-economic issues in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_104.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;367&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;THE CONVERGENCE OF TWO DIVERGENT ROADS&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; hover_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; hover_custom_background=&#8221;#fbfbfb&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556010387034{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>CAN DATA AND EXPRESSION MIX? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">To those unfamiliar with either art or science, both disciplines seem like totally opposite; one is data-driven, and the other is emotion-driven. Traditionally, art is viewed as a product of expression while science is an exploration of the reality to find the universal truth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_105.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;YSN-ASM&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ysn-asm&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556010795227{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #0063b0 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>GLOCALISING THE IMPACT <\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">The YSN-ASM has made tremendous contribution in many initiatives through its members and affiliates. They also spread their wings and made an impact at the international level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The positive impact and influence of YSN-ASM was evident through the successful completion of over 50 programmes in science outreach, science education, science communication, science leadership, science policy, science integrity, and international networking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_106.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556011705310{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #0063b0 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>2018 YSN-ASM COLLOQUIUM <\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Carrying the theme \u201cGlocalise the Impact\u201d, 2018 YSN-ASM Colloquium brought together 86 YSN-ASM members and affiliates at Bukit Tinggi, Pahang from 7-9 December 2018. The annual event was organised to celebrate every individual\u2019s professional and personal accomplishments and YSN-ASM\u2019s collective impact. In addition, it was also held to strategise YSN-ASM\u2019s programmes and activities in 2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_107.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Consortium&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;consortium&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556011344632{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #9b459a !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">NATIONAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In strengthening Malaysian R&amp;D towards the socio-economic transformation of the nation, National Science Consortium initiative was implemented since 2013 to champion national concerted efforts in STI strategic areas. This was carried out through the establishment of a focal point for inter-institutional and international collaboration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The mission of the establishment is to internationalise Malaysian R&amp;D while simultaneously increase the output of high impact research. ASM also wishes to find local and international partners to champion the STI strategic areas to develop outstanding scientists. Besides that, the programme aims to facilitate Centres of Excellence (COEs) abroad to find \u201cstrength-to-strength\u201d centres to collaborate with, for ASM to participate in large global scientific projects.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555491552107{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556279160775{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #9b459a;\"><b>MALAYSIA INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE NANOTECHNOLOGY <\/b>(NanoMITe)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">As a global research consortium consisting of 100 top-level nano-scientists from the world-class academic institutions and centres, Malaysia Institute for Innovative Technology (NanoMITe) strives to:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Provide a global platform for research, develop and strengthen local capability and capacity on nanotechnology;<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Drive nanotechnology-based industry for economic growth and societal well-being;<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Support Government implementation on Distributive Economy by focusing on active local and global participation of world-class nano-scientists; and<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Promote science, research culture and knowledge economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_108.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556326057221{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #9b459a;\"><strong>NATIONAL CENTRE FOR PARTICLE PHYSICS<\/strong> (NCPP)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">National Centre for Particle Physics (NCPP) is leading the national exploration in experimental particle physics research through the engagement in impactful theoretical physics research as well as high energy and particle physics efforts with these international centres of excellence:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS), European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg, Germany<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">High Energy Accelerator ResearchOrganization (KEK), Tsukuba, Japan<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Osaka University, Osaka, Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_109.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556512251685{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #9b459a;\"><b>IMBAK CANYON RAINFOREST RESEARCH<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Sabah Foundation has built the Imbak Canyon Studies Centre (ICSC), a facility within the core zone of the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area (ICCA) in Tongod, Sabah. ICSC provides world-class research facilities for researchers to carry out research related to rainforest ecosystem and biodiversity ranging from forest taxanomy to climate change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_109.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-imbak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/seminar-on-the-imbak-canyon-rainforest-research-and-training-programme-icrrtp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_pageable][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;beseen&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556012465457{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG07.png?id=377) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555986026775{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffd400 !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-scicomm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">BE SEEN.<br \/>\nBE HEARD.<br \/>\nEXPERIENCE.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">We believe in sharing information through simple communication. In ASM, we turn \u201c<strong>why does it matter?<\/strong>\u201d into captivating visuals and writings to share the joy of discovery to all. Every like or retweet is a result of a garnered interest from the masses, and we value each interaction. Transforming scientific pursuits into relatable stories while keeping its essence unchanged is a life-long venture for us here in ASM. Let us share our milestones on the virtual world with you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333; background-color: #fcd306;\">We welcome<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; background-color: #fcd306;\">collaboration<br \/>\nwith you !\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Drop us an email at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:science_comm@akademisains.gov.my\">science_comm@akademisains.gov.my<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRightBig&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555988234174{padding: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #fcd306;\">Expanding Your Insights with Aesthetics<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Each study has its own significance. None is less than the other. Through our publication, we wish to create awareness on the current happenings in the Malaysian STI landscape. We want policy makers to have a better understanding in making informed decisions. By making our publication accessible to the people, we also hope to continue inspiring a cultivated community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #fcd306;\">Number of publication:<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Advisory Report\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">4<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Paper\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Book <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Report <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ASM Science Journal Articles <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">17<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AnnualReport <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">1<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555989961161{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #fcd306;\">Online readerships (ISSUU):<\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"quick_fact align_left animate-math\"><h4 class=\"title heading_tag \">Read<\/h4><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"number\" data-to=\"30587\">30587<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"hr_narrow\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"quick_fact align_left animate-math\"><h4 class=\"title heading_tag \">Impression<\/h4><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"number\" data-to=\"339478\">339478<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"hr_narrow\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bridging&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556079964227{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG08.jpg?id=396) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556080287004{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #e62759 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-bridging.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">BRIDGING SCIENCE GLOBALLY<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">CONNECTING, POSITIONING AND COLLABORATING FOR A BETTER FUTURE IN COMBATING GLOBAL CHALLENGES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It is impossible to stop learning in today\u2019s world. Scientists globally are forming the links on how to co-learn and co-create to achieve the SDGs by 2030. Among the global issues that were debated in 2018 were health, education, gender equality, productivity, innovation, climate change, water and emerging technologies. ASM has actively participated in 34 international meetings and conferences related to such issues and has been giving input through international declarations, resolutions and forming regional platforms for all involved to work together.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556080976268{margin-top: -40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-round&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;white&#8221; tab_position=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556002261208{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;Get to know more&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;International&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;international&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556512336411{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #9fc63f !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p2\">Making Water Everybody\u2019s Business<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2015, WHO stated that 1.8 billion people are still using water from contaminated sources. This resulted in 250,000 children under the age of five to die each year of diarrhoea. To address this issue, The Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) comprising 34 scientific and technological academies and science societies in Asia and Australasia chose waterborne infectious diseases as one of the main agenda to be tackled in 2018. With that, ASM hosted the International Waterborne Infectious Diseases Conference, bringing global experts from different water-related disciplines to share their experiences in tackling the issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_112.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/aacwid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asmpub\/?mdocs-file=114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read the resolution.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/aassa-asm-conference-on-water-borne-infectious-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556512692512{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #9fc63f !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p2\"><b>Preparing Leaders of Tomorrow <\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p2\">Youths make up a large portion of the ASEAN Community. It is estimated that about 60% of ASEAN population is under 35 years of age. They are the change makers of this region. We need to build the right ecosystem and platform in order to harness their potential and impact in STI that will shape our future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_113.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qPBQM8L7BZc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Watch the ASEAN Young Scientists Network Launch.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/launching-of-the-asean-young-scientists-network-asean-ysn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556512764234{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #9fc63f !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">The Spirit of Collaboration<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p2\">This year, we are taking the concept of collaboration to the next level with an in-depth look at sharing of data, information, knowledge and expert in STI. We aim to connect all these elements on a regional level to solve common issues such as health, climate change and bio-nexus conflicts that are a cause for concern regionally and globally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_113.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/12th-apec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/capacity-building-workshop-towards-establishing-open-science-consortia-for-apec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ICSU ISTIC&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;icsu-istic&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556086169346{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG-international.jpg?id=403) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20%&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556086758223{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p2\">The Global Voice of Natural and Social Sciences<\/h5>\n<p>2018 marked a significant milestone for the Regional Office with the merger of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC) to form the International Science Council (ISC). The launch was made official during the founding General Assembly held in Paris to commemorate the historical event. The ISC\u2019s main vision is to be the global voice of both natural and social sciences. Going forward, programmes would be designed to incorporate input from natural and social sciences, in addressing the SDGs.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_114.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10%&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20%&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556090658419{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p2\"><b>10 Years and Beyond <\/b><\/h5>\n<p>International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the Auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) as a UNESCO category II Centre continued to execute programmes in meeting its objective and agenda mainly as an international platform for South-South cooperation in STI. In 2018, ISTIC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">implemented 9 capacity building programmes<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">357 participants from 47 countries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Collaborated with 31 organisations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Added two strategic partners through MOU: Forum of Small Medium Economics AFRICA ASEAN (FORSEAA) and United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_114.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10%&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_pageable][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;network&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556099906171{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG09.jpg?id=412) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556154669098{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #2dbcb6 !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-network.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">NETWORK<br \/>\nOF IDEAS<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">GATHERING OF BRILLIANT MINDS<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In the era of knowledge and information, the hottest accessory one can wear is their ideas. With the emergence of the Internet, the art of in-person discussion is not yet lost. The gathering of scientific experts facilitates knowledge sharing, learning, networking, and content creation. ASM continues its track record from previous years in providing quality scientific output that benefits everyone.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556080976268{margin-top: -40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-round&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;white&#8221; tab_position=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556002261208{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;Get to know more&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;GA&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ga&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_gallery type=&#8221;nivo&#8221; interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;432,431,430&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556512821449{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE:<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">THE WORLD WE WANT FOR ALL<\/p>\n<p>Modernisation brings economic and technological advancement that enables improvement in the standard of living. As humanity progresses, environment pays the price of irreversible damage such as depletion of natural resources, climate change and extinction of species. In realising this, we must take proactive actions towards safeguarding our planet and her sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>ASM strives to bring in forwardlooking sustainability science into policy-making by concentrating on local challenges, while keeping in mind, regional and global perspectives. ASM embarked several studies that investigated the current environmental issues and the possible future. Nevertheless, the future of our planet will liaise on the hands of youths. What kind of future can today\u2019s young people look forward to?<\/p>\n<p>The 11th General Assembly (GA) was organised by ASM to bring together experts to present their thoughts on the role of sustainability science in shaping the future of Malaysia, as well as addressing gaps and challenges in realising a preferred future.<\/p>\n<a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_117.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/11th-ga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/11th-asm-general-assembly-sustainability-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ideaxchange&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ideaxchange&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;422&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Getting together to exchange ideas and disseminate knowledge is a long-standing tradition among scientific communities. ASM is no exception to this tradition. First organised in 2011, ASM IdeaXchange session is a platform for the scientific community and ASM members to exchange ideas, discuss interdisciplinary matters, and debate on topical issues pertaining to STI.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556513133315{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"mfn-acc accordion_wrapper  open1st\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>28TH IDEAXCHANGE: STI MASTER PLAN<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper2\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong>8 March 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The IdeaXchange served to share the findings and impressions that have been collected throughout five regional Strategic Stakeholder Consultation Workshops on the STI Master Plan (STIMP) Study (2020 -2030). Audience\u2019s feedback was obtained regarding their initial thoughts on the sectoral objectives, framework, thematic areas, thrusts, strategies, goals and action plans. These constructive feedbacks will be used to pave the way forward for improvisation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_118.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/28th-ideaxchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>29TH IDEAXCHANGE: NPSTI STUDY<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong>1 August 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Attended by an audience that comprises ASM Fellows, representatives from higher learning institutions, government and industry players, the IdeaXchange served as a session for the Study team to present the findings of the NPSTI 2021-2030 Study to obtain feedback on the proposed policy framework.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_118.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/29th-ideaxchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>30TH IDEAXCHANGE: ALTERNATIVE COMMODITY EXPORT FOR MALAYSIA<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong>8 October 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In order to remain competitive in today\u2019s world, Malaysia needs to diversify its agricultural commodities and its applications in order to drive progressive agriculture based industry in the country. This echoes YAB Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad\u2019s statement that called for more research and development into agricultural commodities. On that note, ASM organised an IdeaXchange titled Alternative Commodity Export for Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_119.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/30th-ideaxchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Fellows lectures&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;fellow-lectures&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556516307587{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FELLOWS\u2019 LECTURES<\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"mfn-acc accordion_wrapper \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>AFFORDABLE \u2260 BAD<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Ir Dr Zuhairi Abd Hamid FASc \/\/ Engineering Sciences &#8211; 19 March 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Typical affordable housing has always been associated with low-quality, poor sustainability and adaptability. D3 was introduced to debunk the idea with an integrated solution for affordable housing that intelligently combines modern STI principles with the old-world sensibilities of a \u201cKampung\u201d house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_120.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>ARE GUT WORMS ALWAYS HARMFUL?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Professor Dr Yvonne Lim Ai Lian FASc \/\/ Medical and Health Sciences &#8211; 5 April 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">What if we tell you that gut worms are not as terrible as they sound?<br \/>\nAlthough they are mostly harmful, gut worms are actually beneficial in some ways. Studies showed the protective effects of gut worms that seek to preserve its own health by keeping its host healthy, on which it depends on for sustenance. In essence, a synergistic effect was found between the prevalence of gut worms with increased gut microbiota and improved immune system. Through various research and cooperative efforts with organisations, various communities have benefitted from the elimination of gut worms, notably disadvantaged ones such as the Orang Asli.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_120.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>PALM OIL: AN ALTERNATIVE<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Dr Gan Seng Neon FASc \/\/ Chemical Sciences &#8211; 2 October 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Renewable vegetable oils such as palm oil have the potential as industrial feedstock with a broad spectrum of applications, which contribute to an effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Its more readily available compared to petrochemicals, which are non-sustainable and diminishing in supply. Though not a polymer, suitable chemical reactions upon palm oil can produce intermediates with different functional groups that could interact with other monomers, to form materials with interesting properties and applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_120.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>NOBELIST MINDSET<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Dr Zainal Ariffin Ahmad FASc \/\/ Social Sciences and Humanities &#8211; 18 October 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Nobelist mindset can be institutionalised to build capacity and nurture current and future researchers, scientists, engineers (RSE) and technologists for Malaysia 2030. But what does it take for one to adopt the Nobelist mindset?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_121.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>MITIGATING MATERNAL MORTALITY<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Professor Dato\u2019 Dr Ravindran Jegasothy FASc \/\/ Medical and Health Sciences &#8211; 18 October 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Over the years, Malaysia has successfully reduced maternal mortality through several efforts including auditing maternal deaths by the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths (CEMD).<br \/>\nCEMD practices active capture of maternal deaths to improve reporting. Working closely with the Department of Registration as well as being nonpunitive and anonymous encourage better data yield. Additionally, CEMD could greatly impact existing policies as well as assist in formulating new ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_121.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>ACCELERATED CONNECTIVITY<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Professor Dr Tharek Abd Rahman FASc \/\/ Information Technology and Computer Sciences &#8211; 15 November 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">5G possesses ultra-low latency, high availability, high reliability, and strong security features, which enables it to be utilised in mission critical services. Its low cost, ultra-low energy capabilities could be advantageous towards expanding the IoT.<br \/>\nTo capitalise on 5G and its benefits, the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) was developed in response to the urgent need to improve broadband quality and coverage, reduce broadband prices, enable Internet access for all, and expand existing fibre networks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_121.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>HYPER-CONVERGENT ECONOMY<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Professor Dr Mahendhiran Sanggaran Nair FASc \/\/ Social Sciences and Humanities &#8211; 29 November 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The world economy is fast becoming hyper-converged, reliant on smart systems and algorithms that generate new information, ideas and innovation fuelled by data and machine learning.<br \/>\nEconomic drivers are slowly moving away from the traditional land, labour and capital, towards embedded systems, intelligent algorithms and autonomous systems, forming knowledge networks. A robust technology ecosystem equipped with capital and talent investment, the ten pillars of network readiness, as well as dynamic capabilities would yield significant socio-economic impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_121.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-fellows-lecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo gallery.<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/tag\/2018-fellows-lecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Conferment&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;conferment&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556513559523{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>RECOGNITION FOR MALAYSIA\u2019S BRILLIANT MINDS<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Conferment of Fellowship of ASM and the Announcement of the Top Research Scientists Malaysia has become a staple on our calendar throughout the year. This year, we have the utmost honour of having the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, to officiate the prestigious ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_122.png\"      rel=\"prettyphoto \"   title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/expert-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Download the 2018 Edition of the ASM Expert Network.<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/2018-conferment-of-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the photo\/video gallery.<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/an-afternoon-of-recognition-for-science-and-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read our coverage of the event.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; onclick=&#8221;zoom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"background-color: #303030; color: #ffffff;\">THE ROLE OF STI AND INNOVATION IS CRUCIAL TO DRIVE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND SOCIETAL PROGRESS; THE NATION\u2019S ECONOMY STANDS TO BENEFIT FROM ENTERPRISES THAT LEVERAGE ON S&amp;T. HENCE, (ENTERPRISES) NEED TO STEP UP TO ENSURE MALAYSIA\u2019S DYNAMIC GROWTH.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"background-color: #303030; color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Yab Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad<\/strong><br \/>\nPrime Minister of Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IN MEMORIAM&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;in-memorium&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556162403652{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">IN MEMORIUM<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556161478890{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"team team_circle\"><div class=\"image_frame photo no_link scale-with-grid\"><div class=\"image_wrapper\"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_124.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale-with-grid\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/memorium-01.png?fit=195%2C195&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Home\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desc_wrapper clearfix\"><h4 class=\"desc_wrappper_title \"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_124.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\">TAN SRI DATUK SERI LAW HIENG DING<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"subtitle\">17 NOVEMBER 1936 - 25 DECEMBER 2018<\/p><hr class=\"hr_color\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"team team_circle\"><div class=\"image_frame photo no_link scale-with-grid\"><div class=\"image_wrapper\"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_126.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale-with-grid\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/memorium-03.png?fit=195%2C195&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Home\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desc_wrapper clearfix\"><h4 class=\"desc_wrappper_title \"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_126.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\">EMERITUS PROFESSOR DR CHIN HOONG-FONG FASc<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"subtitle\">FEBRUARY 1935 - 19 MARCH 2018<\/p><hr class=\"hr_color\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"team team_circle\"><div class=\"image_frame photo no_link scale-with-grid\"><div class=\"image_wrapper\"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_125.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale-with-grid\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/memorium-02.png?fit=195%2C195&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Home\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desc_wrapper clearfix\"><h4 class=\"desc_wrappper_title \"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_125.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\">DR YAP THOO CHAI FASc<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"subtitle\">1 NOVEMBER 1940 - 24 OCTOBER 2018<\/p><hr class=\"hr_color\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"team team_circle\"><div class=\"image_frame photo no_link scale-with-grid\"><div class=\"image_wrapper\"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_127.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale-with-grid\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/memorium-04.png?fit=195%2C195&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Home\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desc_wrapper clearfix\"><h4 class=\"desc_wrappper_title \"><a href=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/ASM-AR18-_Page_127.png\" rel=\"prettyphoto\">ACADEMICIAN DR CHIA SWEE PING FASc<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"subtitle\">12 NOVEMBER 1945 - 8 MARCH 2018<\/p><hr class=\"hr_color\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_pageable][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556181060091{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/BG10.jpg?id=454) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;finance&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556180965469{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #3b5451 !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-162 size-full\" src=\"\/ar18\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/04\/icon-finance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffd400;\">FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffd400;\">ASM\u2019s financial statements provide a bird\u2019s eye view of its financial results, performance and cash flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556080976268{margin-top: -40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556181637917{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(59,84,81,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(59,84,81) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">ASM Financial Overview<\/h5>\n<p>The 2018 ASM Financial Statements is prepared according to the Malaysia Public Sector Accounting Standard (MPSAS). The adoption of this standard aims to strengthen public finance management for better informed assessments of the resource allocation decisions made by governments, thereby increasing transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>For the year ended 31 December 2018, ASM Financial Performance has shown a financial surplus of RM2,776,823 (2017: RM1,249,892). ASM Financial Position was strengthened in 2018 as the total net assets was recorded at RM6,635,502 (2017:RM2,799,790). The increase in net assets was due to decrease of total ASM liabilities compared to 2017, giving significant impact for the year of 2018. The liabilities includes the gain on investment of R,D&amp;C fixed deposit. 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