Culture of Excellence in the Sciences

The exceptional richness of biodiversity in Borneo forests offers tremendous opportunities R&D towards conserving, protecting and managing the priceless heritage. This living lab can provide an avenue for Malaysia to train, nurture and develop local talents among young scientists as well as harnessing local experts in the field of forestry and biodiversity towards strengthening country’s capacity and capability in this fields.

The Malaysian Code of Responsible Conduct in Research (MCRCR) is an initiative to complement and value-add all the efforts of consolidating research and science in Malaysia over the years. The MCRCR is a statement that Malaysian researchers and research entities are committed to integrity and accountability in their pursuit of science.

As a centre that facilitates scientific collaboration in particle physics, NCPP is instrumental as a focal point for the development of new knowledge in theoretical high energy and particle physics as well as collaboration with international experiments and research centres.

A global research consortium consisting around 100 top-level nano-scientists from the world-class academic institutions and centers, Malaysia Institute for Innovative Nanotechnology(NanoMITe) provides tremendous resources for carrying out high-impact research in different domains of nanotechnology. The concerted efforts of scientific community across the globe in this consortium helps train the young generation to translate technological solutions into entrepreneurial platforms.

Industry and government collaboration in championing STEM reached another level with the second edition of CCM STEM Up Challenge. Consistent with the objective in amplifying STEM talent in the country, CCM and ASM embarked on a new exciting format of this competition spearheaded by YSN-ASM.

Extending its reach in the southern region, ASM via the Southern Chapter organised the ASM Merdeka Meeting in collaboration with the Merdeka Award Secretariat.

The winners of the NSC 2018 shared their experience and knowledge that they gained during their study visit to Silicon Valley. The programme aimed to increase their interest and subsequently pursue a career in STEM.

ASM and CAST came together for the third time to participate in the Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop. Malaysia was represented by the three winners of 2018 Young Makers from MRSM Transkrian, accompanied by two supervisors.

Cancer research is essential in identifying the causes of cancer and develop the strategies for cancer prevention, diagnose and treatment. Thus far, the technology to cure cancer has become more advanced and Malaysian young researchers’ findings are promising in driving the latest technology forward. To encourage Malaysian young researchers to find a cure for cancer, MAKNA consistently provides a funding opportunity.