{"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":"2020-10-24T02:52:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-24T02:52:35","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Report 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602928310093{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #fdba12 !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_1602926705152{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_1602926696732{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: #fdba12 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602926686707{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1172&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603327061940{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602908660339{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #fdba12 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602909324768{margin-right: 10% !important;margin-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This report is the primary source of information about ASM. It provides a simple yet comprehensive overview of our financial and non-financial milestones as well as achievements 2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">From this report, our stakeholders will learn about how we engaged the government and policy makers, our initiative, STEM awareness programmes, list of publications, strategic partners as well as our future goals. This report aims to demonstrate our credibility and strengthen the trust of our stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The 2019 Annual Report will be divided according to functions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"icon_box icon_position_left no_border\"><div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale-with-grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/book-mockup-AR19-Final.png\" alt=\"book-mockup-AR19-Final\" width=\"1265\" height=\"1220\"\/><\/div><div class=\"desc_wrapper\"><h4 class=\"title \">Concept<\/h4><div class=\"desc\">The lightbulb has long been a symbol of ideas. The lightbulb shape populated with keywords such as \u201cbrilliant\u201d, \u201cinnovation\u201d, and \u201ccreative thinking\u201d signifies ideas that are the manifestation of said positive values and many more within.<\/p>\n<p>The colour yellow was selected for its optimism, enlightenment and creativity, aligning well with ASM\u2019s goal of bringing Malaysian STI to greater heights.<\/p>\n<p>The selection of an informal and playful typeface reflects the dynamic and youthful energy that ASM possesses.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602909473626{margin-right: 10% !important;margin-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a9Academy of Sciences Malaysia<br \/>\nWritten and designed by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602928299434{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;668&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602926551132{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: -10px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602928333210{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-about-us.png?id=682) !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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602917813664{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-right: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: -25px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602926475039{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10% !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10% !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">WHO WE ARE<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM strives to be the nation\u2019s Thought Leader for matters related to science, engineering, technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM is committed to pursuing excellence in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">WHAT WE DO<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM supports good science by endorsing activities of highest fulfilment to promote engagement, understanding and literacy in science, technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Taking science outside its box is often a delightful journey that leads us to interesting new directions filled with various types of engagements with people. At the end of the day, it is ASM\u2019s commitment to enhance the scientific capacity of the country.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#popup-69d9247e581a9\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e581a9\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">FLAGSHIP STI STRATEGIC STUDIES &amp; POLICY ADVISORY<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Advisory Reports &amp; Position Papers <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Roadmap &amp; Blueprint Development <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Futures Thinking &amp; Foresighting <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>National \/ Sectoral Policy <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Review &amp; Formulation <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>STI Due Diligence &amp; Decision Intelligence <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Rapid response on matters of national &amp; international importance<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">INITIATIVES &amp; PARTNERSHIPS<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Expert-driven Studies <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Science communication, enculturation &amp; engagements <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>STI capacity building <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Awards, grants and recognitions <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>STI strategic linkages<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">INTERNATIONAL NETWORK<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">National member in SCA, AASSA, IAP, APEC, ASEAN, TWAS <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Young scientist programmes \u2013 CERN, Lindau, etc <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Bidding international grants \u2013 ASEAN, APEC, etc<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">SCIENCE COMMUNICATION<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Publications <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>ASM Science Journal <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Corporate Communication <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Public Relations <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Media Engagements <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Curation &amp; Visualisation of Data<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">PILOT PROJECTS<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">iConnect &#8211; Malaysian Collaborative Network for Innovation <span class=\"s1\">| <\/span>Malaysia Open Science Platform (MOSP)<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div style=\"visibility: hidden;\" id=\"carousel-anything-1\" class=\"gambit-carousel-anything carousel-anything-container owl-ca-carousel  ca-equal-height\" data-slide-anim=\"fadeInRight\" data-rtl=\"false\" data-items=\"1\"data-totalitems=\"0\" data-scroll_per_page=\"\" data-autoplay=\"5000\"data-items-tablet=\"1\" data-items-mobile=\"1\" data-stop-on-hover=\"true\" data-speed-scroll=\"800\" data-speed-rewind=\"1000\"data-thumbnails=\"thumbnail\" data-navigation=\"true\" data-touchdrag=\"false\" data-keyboard=\"false\" data-alignment=\"50\"data-start=\"0\">[vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;688&#8243; img_size=&#8221;160&#215;160&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602910989942{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#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_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;687&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602911148194{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][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_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;690&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602914553950{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555397557126{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Harnessing scientific minds to charter STI direction for the country<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fostering culture of excellence in SET<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ensuring independent, authoritative and timely STI input<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Promoting the utilisation and application of science for societal well-being<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Facilitating the implementation of innovation-led economy strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;689&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602914785438{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602914647396{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\"><strong>Internal<\/strong><\/span><\/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\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\"><strong>External<\/strong><\/span><\/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_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;686&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602914766402{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602918215204{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Provide independent, evidence-based, reliable and timely advice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Committed in initiating quality programmes towards developing strong STI foundation for the nation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Represent Malaysia and its scientific community at the international arena<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disseminate scientific knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602928345690{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #fdba12 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;president&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602924396843{margin-top: 35px !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_single_image image=&#8221;723&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602920842421{margin-bottom: -10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">PRESIDENT\u2019S FOREWORD<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602928482067{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>ON THE EVE OF OUR SILVER JUBILEE<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>What a year it has been! I am very excited to continue my second term as the President of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) \u2013 known for its leading role in science and technology sector, championing emerging technologies and sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the Academy\u2019s history, while every year brings new challenges, we consistently work hard to achieve our goals. 2019 followed that precedent. Our programmes are expanding, more organisations are reaching out to us for consultative studies, our global presence is becoming more significant, and our expert network is expanding.<\/p>\n<p>The work of ASM extends far beyond the cutting-edge areas of science. This year, we continued to provide our reliable and timely advice to the Government. We have participated in close to 430 meetings and workshops to understand our changing world and its trends, for a sustainable future. In our efforts to identify new ways to respond to the needs of the nation, ASM strives to enhance the national innovation ecosystem for wealth creation and societal well-being.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"#popup-69d9247e583ba\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e583ba\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Aside from carrying out the mandate as the Government advisor in matters related to science and technology, the Academy has also been championing STEM-based programmes to promote greater interest among the youth. We also ensure that educators are better equipped to teach STEM subjects. Why the emphasis on STEM? Because the future demands it. In the global race for innovation, healthy economy, and sustainability, STEM is no longer just subjects in classroom. They are now more important than ever as we evolve into a more technology and innovation dependent world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In 2019, we have elected 27 of Malaysia\u2019s leading scientists, engineers and technologists as new Fellows and welcomed nine Top Research Scientists Malaysia. Heartfelt congratulations to all, in particular to Academician Emeritus Professor Dato\u2019 Dr Khalid Yusoff FASc, for the appointment as ASM Senior Fellow. Our fellows actively contributed to the Academy\u2019s studies and policy matters, public outreach programmes, awards and funding, international activities and activities related to STEM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">At the same time, we continue to work closely with our international strategic partners to increase the flow of people and ideas among research environment. As science and technology progress, international collaboration is more important now than ever. Our active involvement and significant impact have enabled us to position ourselves on the same level as other scientific institutions.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602928493394{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333333;\">IT BEGINS WITH MAKING CONNECTIONS<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Collaboration is a powerful tool. It is the connections we form with others, and the different ways we collaborate that will help us grow to a new level. I personally believe there has never been a better time to collaborate. As the saying goes,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-728 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q-178x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q-178x300.png 178w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q-87x146.png 87w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q-30x50.png 30w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q-45x75.png 45w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/2019-president-q.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 178px, 178px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, I would like to thank all those who have supported ASM through the many collaborations formed and engagements had, as well as the donations received, and input given. We certainly could not have achieved all of these without the supporters who wish to see science and technology as a vital component in shaping Malaysia\u2019s future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602934821698{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #e2e2e2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;council&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602917813664{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-right: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: -25px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_media_grid element_width=&#8221;3&#8243; gap=&#8221;0&#8243; item=&#8221;779&#8243; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1603507907747-501eaa36-62d6-3&#8243; include=&#8221;756,757,758,759,760,761,762,763,764,765,766,767,768,769,770,771&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602934167448{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">COUNCIL MEMBERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DATUK DR ASMA ISMAIL FASc<br \/>\nPresident (2019-2022)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">YM ACADEMICIAN TENGKU DATUK DR MOHD AZZMAN SHARIFFADEEN FASc<br \/>\nVice-President (2018-2020)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">DATUK PROFESSOR DR AWG BULGIBA AWG MAHMUD FASc<br \/>\nSecretary General (2019-2021)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">DATUK DR ABDUL RAZAK MOHD ALI FASc<br \/>\nHonorary Treasurer (2019-2021)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">ORDINARY COUNCIL MEMBERS (2018-2020)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li class=\"p2\">IR DR AHMAD FAIZAL MOHD ZAIN FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DR AHMAD ISMAIL FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">ACADEMICIAN TAN SRI DATO\u2019 IR TS AHMAD ZAIDEE LAIDIN FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DATIN PADUKA SETIA DATO\u2019 DR AINI IDERIS FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DATO\u2019 DR AISHAH BIDIN FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">IR TS CHOO KOK BENG FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">DR HELEN NAIR FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">ACADEMICIAN EMERITUS PROFESSOR DATO\u2019 DR KHALID YUSOFF FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DATIN PADUKA DR KHATIJAH MOHD YUSOFF FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">EMERITUS PROFESSOR DR PHANG SIEW MOI FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DR SHAMALA DEVI K.C. SEKARAN FASc<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">PROFESSOR DATO\u2019 DR MOHD ALI HASSAN FASc<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603073639608{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #fdba12 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;impact&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603073756684{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;797&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603073800339{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;798&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;799&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;800&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602918948724{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #fdba12 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602917813664{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-right: -25px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: -25px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602918083662{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10% !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10% !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">WHO WE ARE<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM strives to be the nation\u2019s Thought Leader for matters related to science, engineering, technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM is committed to pursuing excellence in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">WHAT WE DO<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM supports good science by endorsing activities of highest fulfilment to promote engagement, understanding and literacy in science, technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Taking science outside its box is often a delightful journey that leads us to interesting new directions filled with various types of engagements with people. At the end of the day, it is ASM\u2019s commitment to enhance the scientific capacity of the country.<\/p>\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&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603456944414{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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603076764616{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603076877556{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">STRATEGIC INPUT FOR ROBUST STI ECOSYSTEMS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">As we pursue our aspirations, we are ever-mindful of our purpose to address the needs of the nation by harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for socio-economic impact. This is intrinsic to our commitment to provide strategic input to policymakers, the scientific community, industry captains and community leaders to lay the foundation for reimagining our future and contribute to society in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#popup-69d9247e5843d\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e5843d\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Being analytically rigorous, unbiased in the assessment of the evidence and responsive to changes is part of our work culture. Spanning a wide range of topics under the banner of STI Ecosystem &amp; Governance, Emerging Technologies &amp; Futures Thinking, Sustainability Science and Socio-economics, we analyse the data and synthesise the findings to give rise to insights and recommendations that are credible and responsible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Our priority has always been to provide credible, timely and relevant input on STI related issues of national interest and international importance. Our input is based on multisectoral feedback, futuristic outlook and approaches that transcend conventional discipline boundaries. We package and communicate our input to policymakers, legislators, industry leaders and people at large. Let the quality and quantity speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Here at ASM, we are a team. Every individual, from the subject matter expert to the analyst, plays an important role interdependently. We tap on more than 700 brilliant minds of the nation for their expertise on emerging challenges. We connect what we learn globally to adapt and adopt to our local needs. Collaboration, engagement and diversity of thought lie at the core of how we work.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"quick_fact align_center animate-math\"><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"number\" data-to=\"74\">74<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"title title_tag \">PUBLICATIONS TO DATE ON STI-RELATED ISSUES<\/h3><hr class=\"hr_narrow\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603079310593{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603079544534{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get to know more<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-round&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;orange&#8221; tab_position=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603254597321{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Value Chain&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;value-chain&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603089067669{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>OUR VALUE CHAIN FOR IMPACT<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Policy and Strategy Development- <\/b>Activity Value Chain &amp; Process Flow<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1062&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;452&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603248878240{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;studies&#8221; title=&#8221;Studies&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603088236959{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603091949263{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/study-01-1.png?id=846) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603249036994{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><b>RARE EARTH ELEMENTS: A NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY? <\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Malaysia is in an advantageous position to participate in the global rare earth industry value chain as it has all the building blocks for a robust ecosystem. As the country\u2019s high technology industry continues to develop and expand, a secure supply of Rare Earth (RE) raw material is critical. As such, the development of the upstream and downstream of rare earth industries will be an advantage to Malaysia.<\/p>\n<a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/rare-earth\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-publication\/sustainable-mining-rare-earth-industries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Read the full report.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603088123888{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/study-02.png?id=827) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603250250918{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #fbad12;\"><b>PRECISION MEDICINE<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM\u2019s Precision Medicine Initiative for Malaysia was initiated in September 2017. This Task Force is chaired by Professor Datuk Dr A Rahman A Jamal FASc and has nine active members. This initiative aims to study the feasibility of mainstreaming precision medicine to complement the current clinical practice.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/precision-medicine\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603088236959{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603091986493{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/study-03.png?id=828) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603250655784{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><b>STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT IN SARAWAK <\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">When the ASM Task Force on Water Demand Management conducted a workshop in Sarawak for the Study on Water Demand Management for Malaysia back in 2014, the Sarawak State Government requested for an exclusive report from ASM. Due to declining unregulated flow and decreasing water quality, there is an urgent need for the shift from the currently practised supply-driven management approach to a more sustainable demand management approach.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/water-sarawak\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603092331400{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/study-04.png?id=829) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103350606{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><b>THE BOOMING <\/b><b>HALAL INDUSTRY <\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">One might think of \u2018halal\u2019 as just being a set of Islamic rules about food and drink, but the global halal industry is an ecosystem by itself which incorporates everything from medicines, cosmetics, fashion and many other industries.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/halal\/\"         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 tab_id=&#8221;1603253917494-17ab3338-3e8d&#8221; title=&#8221;SIG&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253278137{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253686437{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">UNFOLDING A<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">NEW CHAPTER:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #fdba12;\"><strong>SIG<span class=\"s1\">s<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253267478{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">We have embarked on establishing Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to explore emerging, cross-cutting areas of importance to Malaysia in terms of realising economic growth, societal advancement, competitiveness, future focus and sustainability. SIGs are expert-driven and proactive in bridging the gap between the generators and users of knowledge to forge collaborative and transformative action so Malaysia can be ahead of the curve.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253526140{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603252886746{background-color: #d5c852 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253548457{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"entry-title\">HYDROGEN ECONOMY<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Green growth is gaining traction in the quest for a more sustainable society. Similar to countries across the globe, Malaysia is committed to a low-carbon energy future. This prompted ASM to establish a Special Interest Group on Hydrogen Economy, helmed by Professor Dato\u2019 Ir Dr Wan Ramli Wan Daud FASc. This SIG has developed a holistic, evidence-based position paper outlining the opportunities and challenges for Malaysia to venture into hydrogen economy.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/hydrogen-economy-2\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1074&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceInUp&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253299129{background-color: #fdba12 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253556785{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>MACHINE LEARNING<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chaired by YM Academician Tengku Datuk Dr Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc, the ASM Special Interest Group on Machine Learning (SIGML) was tasked to formulate a position paper on the important role that AI will play in Malaysia\u2019s development and proposed key recommendations, based on Malaysia\u2019s economic strengths and data gaps, that will take the nation on a fast trajectory of adoption and deployment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/machine-learning\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1075&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceInUp&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;strategic&#8221; title=&#8221;Strategic Partnership&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603253278137{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603259845417{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR KEY NATIONAL STUDIES<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603259861066{margin-top: -40px !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>MALAYSIA POLICY AND MASTER PLAN ON STI<\/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\">This journey started with ASM being mandated to review the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (NPSTI) 2013-2020 and formulate the new NPSTI 2021-2030 by MOSTI (then known as Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change). This was in line with the Government\u2019s aspiration to ensure Malaysia becomes a developed country through the mainstreaming of STI. Alongside this, ASM was also tasked to develop the Malaysia Science, Technology &amp; Innovation Master Plan (STIMP) 2020-2030. This was deemed necessary for national-level coordination and effective implementation of all policies related to STI towards leveraging STI opportunities for socio-economic impact.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/mpsti\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/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>WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION?<\/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\">Transboundary pollution is pollution that originates from one country but crosses the border, causing damage to the environment of another country. It has detrimental impact on the health and economy of the ASEAN countries over the past decades. Particularly, the persistent haze episodes imply that the diplomatic effort is reaching stagnancy. This urged the Malaysian Government to consider a legal approach to push for the progress of mitigating the transboundary pollution. Extraterritorial application of an act is inevitable and is nothing short of challenging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/transboundary-pollution\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/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>REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 1974<\/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 Review of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (EQA1974) was commissioned by the Ministry of Environment and Water (previously Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change) and commenced in November 2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/environmental-quality-act-1974\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/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>MID-TERM REVIEW OF MALAYSIA EDUCATION BLUEPRINT 2015-2025 (HIGHER EDUCATION)<\/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\">To assess the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education)\u2019s effectiveness and the implementation of its programmes, the Ministry of Education (MOE) (following the merging of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education in 2018) mandated ASM to analyse and evaluate the current achievement and significant impacts of the strategies and initiatives under the MEB(HE).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/meb\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/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>AN IMPACT STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MALAYSIAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES<\/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\">Malaysia had entrusted five of its most established universities namely Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to spearhead R&amp;D activities for the nation. Called the Malaysian Research Universities (MRUs), these universities are important catalysts for transforming Malaysia into a regional and global centre of educational and research excellence and a testbed for leading global industries to undertake innovative R&amp;D activities. ASM was commissioned by the MOE to carry out an impact assessment of the implementation of these MRUs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/ru\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/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>NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP POLICY<\/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\">ASM as a strategic partner to the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, MEDAC (previously Ministry of Entrepreneur Development) have developed the National Entrepreneurship Policy (NEP) 2030. Through this policy, MEDAC hopes to chart the direction towards creating a holistic, conducive and inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem to support the socio-economic agenda of the country. The long-term plan outlines five objectives, five targets, 19 strategies and 62 initiatives that will be implemented to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem across all industry areas and encompass every level of entrepreneurs and communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/nep\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/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>TASK FORCE ON SUNGAI KIM KIM &amp; PASIR GUDANG INCIDENTS<\/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 incidents of Sungai Kim Kim and Pasir Gudang triggered a nationwide awareness on the poor state of our chemical governance and uncontrolled industrial growth that had posed danger to the community. Malaysians witnessed our first major case of chemical pollution that led to the closure of all schools in Pasir Gudang.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/kim-kim\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_rollIn rollIn wpb_start_animation animated\">\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;SO2020&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;so2020&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #e74795;\">30 YEARS OF STI DEVELOPMENT:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e74795;\">MEASURING ECONOMIC, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Science Outlook 2020 is a Special Edition as this edition would examine the current and past status of the STI landscape in Malaysia over the last 30 years, since the inception of Vision 2020. It aims to evaluate the progress and development of STI in Malaysia through the perspective of economic, societal and environmental impacts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1110&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/studies\/flagship\/science-outlook\/&#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;culture&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603106429617{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-culture.png?id=877) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103924034{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603110945658{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE SCIENCES<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">You\u2019ve probably heard a lot about STEM education in and out of your kid\u2019s school. That is good \u2013 it means more people are acknowledging the necessity of mastering STEM skills, thus creating more opportunities for us to show you why STEM is important (and can be fun too)!<\/p>\n<h5>But who can you partner with to organise STEM-based awareness programmes?<\/h5>\n<a href=\"#popup-69d9247e58c8e\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e58c8e\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">\n<p class=\"p3\">STEM are subjects at the very heart of ASM. We know first-hand the importance of educating our young people in these areas. Our country needs a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable talent. Through our STEM-related programmes, we aim to equip future generations with the skills to lead the future we desire one day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Our country is facing a shortage of suitably qualified STEM graduates. ASM aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM and ASM has responded by creating a national science programme called National Science Challenge (NSC), which exposes the youths to the complex and creative thinking. We aim to encourage more than one hundred thousand young people to join the programme by 2020.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Whether through empowering STEM educators, introducing initiatives or partnering with leading education organisations, ASM is committed to inspiring and preparing youth to pursue STEM careers.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603104455834{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603079544534{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get to know more<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-round&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;orange&#8221; tab_position=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603262362348{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][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;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603106650594{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdab12;\"><b>DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENTS IN FORESTRY AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">The exceptional richness of biodiversity in Borneo forests offers tremendous opportunities R&amp;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\u2019s capacity and capability in this fields.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/imbak\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603135414171{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdab12;\"><b>MALAYSIA CODE OF RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH (MCRCR)<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/mcrcr\/\"         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_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_1603271435237{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">NATIONAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][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_1603271750582{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><strong>NATIONAL CENTRE FOR PARTICLE PHYSICS<\/strong> (NCPP)<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-cust-wrapper\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/ncpp\/\"         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;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603271734133{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><b>MALAYSIA INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE NANOTECHNOLOGY <\/b>(NanoMITe)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/nanomite\/\"         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 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>DEVELOPING AND HARNESSING STI 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\">Extending its reach in the southern region, ASM via the Southern Chapter organised the ASM Merdeka Meeting in collaboration with the Merdeka Award Secretariat.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/merdeka-meeting\/\"><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\/asm-merdeka-meeting-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photos.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wisdom-of-the-past-quest-for-the-future\/\" 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>BOOST YOUR ROOT \u201cSTEM\u201d<\/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\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/ccm-stem\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ysn-asm.org.my\/web\/2019-ccm-stem-up-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/ccm-stem-up-challenge-2019\/\" 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>SILICON VALLEY VISIT \u2013 SEARCHING STEM TALENT IN YOU<\/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 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/searching-stem\/\"><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\/searching-stem-talent-in-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/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>INSPIRING INNOVATION AMONG COUNTRIES IN THE SILK ROAD ECONOMIC BELT<\/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\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button button_size_2 button_js\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/silk-road\/\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/3rd-one-belt-one-road-obor-teenager-and-maker-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our coverage of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/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;AWARDS AND GRANTS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;awards-grants&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556004667925{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603274059950{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">AWARDS &amp; GRANTS<\/span><\/h3>\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;MAKNA CANCER RESEARCH AWARD&#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_1603274556167{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;background-color: rgba(36,46,100,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(36,46,100) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-excerpt\">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\u2019 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.<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/award-makna\/\"         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;DR RANJEET BHAGWAN SINGH MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT&#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_1603274696118{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;background-color: rgba(36,46,100,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(36,46,100) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Researchers have harnessed science to generate solutions in ensuring a longer, healthier life and provide cure for diseases. Realising the power of science and the importance of supporting the researchers towards success, the late Dr Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh dedicated a portion of his wealth towards providing researchers a grant to supplement their research.<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/award-rbs\/\"         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 (NUOF)&#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_1603274725208{margin-right: -12px !important;margin-left: -12px !important;background-color: rgba(36,46,100,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(36,46,100) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-excerpt\">The fund aims to develop a research network among the multi- and inter-disciplinary researchers through the integration of STI knowledge that addressing socio-economic issues in Malaysia and UK. The Malaysian Government has collaborated in implementing NUOF since 2015.<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/award-nuof\/\"         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_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;upgrading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603171063713{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-upgrading.png?id=973) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103924034{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603139202297{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">UPGRADING TECH CAPABILITIES OF INDUSTRIES<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">Since Malaysia\u2019s shift from being an agricultural economy to an industrial economy, the need to elevate the nation\u2019s technological capabilities becomes more crucial in ensuring Malaysia is able to remain competitive and relevant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">One of ASM\u2019s objectives is to assist the nation in upgrading the technological capabilities of Malaysia\u2019s industrial sector.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#popup-69d9247e59142\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e59142\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">\n<p class=\"p4\">ASM\u2019s expert network enables it to tap into scientific knowledge and remain close to industries to identify key areas of the industry that needs to be improved as well as new areas to be explored. These upgrading works ensure that the Malaysian industrial sector remains relevant, empowered and updated with the latest technological advances.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603171764120{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603276605424{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603143311337{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdab12;\"><b>COLLABORATION IN INNOVATION: I-CONNECT<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">MESTECC and ASM embarked on a flagship initiative, Malaysian Collaborative Network Platform for Disruptive Innovation, known as i-Connect. i-Connect is an industry-led collaborative innovation network that involves the quadruple helix. It aims to nurture and establish a conducive innovation ecosystem in Malaysia towards increasing disruptive innovation through collaborative networks in order to enable Malaysian industries to leverage on the new economic opportunities in entering global emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603276677891{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fdba12 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603143426371{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><b>MALAYSIA\u2019S GREAT WEALTH OF RESEARCH DATA<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">To ensure an efficient and sustained collaboration between the quadruple helix, MOSP was introduced. MOSP aims to make Malaysia\u2019s research data a valuable, shared national asset through the development of a trusted platform. MOSP also enables accessibility and sharing of research data that are aligned to national priorities and international best practices. MOSP will be led by the MOSP Alliance that will formulate the National Policy and Guidelines Management to create awareness as well as develop capacity and infrastructure for MOSP.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603283727600{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-right: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/i-connect-mosp\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a style=\"color: #242e64;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/media\/launching-connect-mosp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the photo gallery.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a style=\"color: #242e64;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bharian.com.my\/berita\/nasional\/2019\/11\/625923\/rm16-juta-geran-rd-inisiatif-i-connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the news coverage.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><i class=\"icon-right-open\"><\/i><a style=\"color: #242e64;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/charting-a-new-path-for-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read our coverage of the event.<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603143288924{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603285338023{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-gist.png?id=1151) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #fdab12;\"><b>GIST INVESTORS MOBILISATION TRAINING PROGRAMME IN MALAYSIA<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">In collaboration with the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) and SIZZLESCIENCE, ASM jointly organised GIST Investors Mobilization Training Program in Malaysia together with several commercialisation players. This training aims to nurture and empower the potential local investors in science towards enhancing the commercialising of local STI-based technologies. This training has successfully exposed and educated the Malaysian Angels on the potential and advantages of investing in STI based start-up companies in Malaysia and global level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/gist\/\"         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;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603283224898{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-sme-clinic.png?id=1152) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #242e64;\"><b>SME CLINIC ON INDUSTRY 4.0: ANGEL INVESTORS INITIATIVE FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM partnered with SEGi University and SIZZLESCIENCE to organise an SME Clinic on Industry 4.0 titled \u201cAngel Investors Initiative for Healthcare Sector\u201d. The Clinic aims to empower investors and their networks with best practices of investing in early-stage science and technologybased startups. The programme also trains young researchers, scientists and healthcare practitioners on techniques to pitch their products or ideas to the potential investors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"button  button_size_2\" href=\"\/ar19\/sme-clinic\/\"         title=\"\"><span class=\"button_label\">Read more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603176192918{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-awareness.png?id=1002) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;awareness&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103924034{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603176493586{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">PUBLIC AWARENESS &amp; IMMERSION IN SCIENCE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Science is well respected by the society, but people often feel disconnected from it. Society must understand that science is not important only to scientists or researchers, or to any academy of sciences alone. It does not matter whether one finds science fascinating or the opposite &#8211; a base level of understanding is crucial for modern citizens, especially since we are now in the world where science and technology have taken over.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#popup-69d9247e59264\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e59264\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">\n<p class=\"p1\">At ASM, we see how science can influence various fields, from mathematics to medicine. We explore science in both the natural and social world. Even with this broad scope, science is often seen as too complex and difficult for anyone, but the experts. Science is too valuable to be left to the professional scientists alone. For the good of society and for the future that we want, the public needs to understand science. In other words, science needs a broader community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In an effort to increase public understanding and awareness in science, ASM organises various science-based programmes every year.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603420225462{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_masonry_grid post_type=&#8221;post&#8221; max_items=&#8221;-1&#8243; element_width=&#8221;6&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; order=&#8221;ASC&#8221; item=&#8221;1198&#8243; initial_loading_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1603507907777-ab9e9ec6-ef3d-10&#8243; taxonomies=&#8221;6&#8243;][\/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_1603434782127{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-scicomm.png?id=1214) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;scicomm&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103924034{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603435067729{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">SCIENCE COMMUNICATION<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>SIMPLIFY BEAUTIFY AMPLIFY<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Science communication is essentially an attempt to make science accessible to everyone. It makes hard scientific facts easy to understand and a joy to learn. Various media is used to cater to different methods of learning and different segments of society, so that maximum comprehension can be achieved. With the help of the social media, we are also ensuring that this valuable knowledge reaches as much audience as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Drop us an email at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:science_comm@akademisains.gov.my\">science_comm@akademisains.gov.my<\/a>[\/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\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603449684886{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1222&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603437730256{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:<\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"quick_fact align_left animate-math\"><h4 class=\"title heading_tag \">e-Publication<\/h4><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"number\" data-to=\"94\">94<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"hr_narrow\" \/><div class=\"desc\">to date<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"quick_fact align_left animate-math\"><h4 class=\"title heading_tag \">Readership<\/h4><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"number\" data-to=\"51244\">51244<\/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=\"189073\">189073<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"hr_narrow\" \/><div class=\"desc\"><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #fcd306;\">ASM FOCUS: e-Newsletter:<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Issues\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">12<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Articles\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">47<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Readership <span style=\"color: #fcd306; font-size: 25px;\">7,176<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1221&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_masonry_grid post_type=&#8221;post&#8221; max_items=&#8221;-1&#8243; element_width=&#8221;12&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; order=&#8221;ASC&#8221; item=&#8221;1198&#8243; initial_loading_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1603507907780-dc51bbe6-9789-10&#8243; taxonomies=&#8221;7&#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_1603433486399{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-inter.png?id=1212) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;network&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103924034{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603434308909{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">ENHANCING INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIONS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM strives to be the Thought Leader in matters related to science, technology and innovation. To carry out this role to its best capabilities, ASM requires a strong connection to other organisations around the world. This enables ASM to initiate an exchange of knowledge and ideas.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#popup-69d9247e59549\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"inline\" class=\"popup-link\">Read More<\/a><div id=\"popup-69d9247e59549\" class=\"popup-content\"><div class=\"popup-inner\" style=\"padding:10px;\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Through its international network, ASM also facilitates its own scientific community to pursue excellence in science and technology. Plus, the relationship that ASM fosters in the global arena allows it to create impactful collaborations with various organisations to elevate Malaysian science to greater heights<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_masonry_grid post_type=&#8221;post&#8221; max_items=&#8221;-1&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; order=&#8221;ASC&#8221; item=&#8221;1198&#8243; initial_loading_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1603507907783-bb0db633-194c-1&#8243; taxonomies=&#8221;8&#8243;][\/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_1603442163462{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/ar19\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/10\/bg-expert.png?id=1227) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;expert&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603103924034{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rollIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603442225640{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #242e64 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dark&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fdba12;\">EXPERT NETWORK<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Experienced, brilliant, dedicated \u2013 our expert network comprises members who are ready to lead and collaborate to produce impactful results. The Academy now has more than 700 experts and the number keeps growing year by year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">ASM\u2019s expert network is always ready to contribute their valuable knowledge and wisdom to ensure ASM\u2019s programmes and studies pushes the envelope of Malaysia\u2019s STI advancement to greater heights.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_masonry_grid post_type=&#8221;post&#8221; max_items=&#8221;-1&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; order=&#8221;ASC&#8221; item=&#8221;1198&#8243; initial_loading_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1603507907785-e064d169-d324-10&#8243; taxonomies=&#8221;9&#8243;][\/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; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bridging&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603331789780{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; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;network&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603331806551{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><\/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>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><\/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>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><\/p>\n<\/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=\"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=\"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=\"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=\"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; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603331821610{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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