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The Conferment of Fellowship of ASM and the Announcement of the Top Research Scientists Malaysia 2019 was held on 4 December 2019. 27 new Fellows were conferred, bringing the total number to 376 from eight discipline groups. Fellows are allowed to carry the title “FASc” which signifies of Fellows of the Academy of Sciences at the end of their name and it is a lifetime recognition for their remarkable achievements.

Since its establishment in 2012, Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) maintains its vision to be the platform for the young scientific community to advance science in Malaysia and become a significant contributor to global STI.

This year’s colloquium was participated by 104 YSN-ASM members and affiliates as well as five representatives from ASEAN counterparts. With the theme “Fuel the Impact!”, the 2019 YSN-ASM Colloquium was carried out in much different approach compared to the previous years. Apart from having the representatives from the ASEAN to connect with the YSN-ASM members, several more activities were included to ensure a more impactful discussion, sharing & connecting session as well as a networking medium. Besides, the first-ever 2019 YSN-ASM Rising Star Award was introduced, and all the winners were announced during the closing ceremony.

Academician Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr C.P. Ramachandran FASc is the world expert on filariasis. He earned his degree in Biological Sciences from University of Madras, in India. During this time, he developed an interest to fight against the neglected tropical diseases among the most unfortunate patients. He later decided to further his postgraduate training at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) where he obtained his Doctorate.

Academician Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Mustaffa Babjee FASc was dubbed nation’s ‘green warrior’. A believer in life-long learning, at the age of 69, he earned his seventh degree, Masters of Science in Environment Biology from Universiti Sains Malaysia. His other credentials included PhD in virology from the University of Queensland, Australia, and three honorary doctorates from University of Queensland, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.

Dato’ Dr Hashim Abdul Wahab FASc has vast experience in the agricultural field. He obtained his diploma in Agriculture from the College of Agriculture (now Universiti Putra Malaysia). He earned his bachelor and masters studies from Iowa State University, and his PhD in Agricultural Science from North Carolina State University in 1971.