Public Awareness & Immersion in Science

In acclamation of the fusion of art and science, the Academy established the ArtScience™ Initiative with the objective to promote the appreciation and outstanding creations of arts towards culturation of sciences among Malaysians. The initiative also aims to nurture creativity at the convergence of arts and the sciences. ASM ArtScience™ Prize is one of the programme under this initiative to recognise the artworks and projects related to the ArtScience™ philosophy. The Prize is awarded to outstanding works that embody the union of art and science. The Prize is the first-ever to be established in Malaysia to celebrate the emergent community of artist-scientists.

For the second year, the FAScinate continues to fascinate Malaysian public on the latest advances in science and technology and be inspired by renowned Malaysian scientists’ journey. The programme was well-received with high views and engagements via Facebook and Zoom Live and was listed as one of the Minggu Sains Negara Kuala Lumpur’s programmes.

MOSTI has chosen “The Magic of Science” as the theme of the third year of Minggu Sains Negara (MSN). The programme was organised from April until November 2020. ASM was appointed as the Lead Agency for Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory together with Pusat Sains Negara and Planetarium Negara. Due to pandemic Covid-19, all programmes under MSN were held virtually on various platforms such as Zoom and Facebook live.

For the second year, the FAScinate continues to fascinate Malaysian public on the latest advances in science and technology and be inspired by renowned Malaysian scientists’ journey. The programme was well-received with high views and engagements via Facebook and Zoom Live and was listed as one of the Minggu Sains Negara Kuala Lumpur’s programmes.

Commenced in 2011, ASM Northern Chapter is a platform for the ASM Expert Network to increase ASM’s visibility in the Northern Region.

Reviving the Lost Treasure In 2002, the first science magazine, Estidotmy, was introduced to the public. An initiative by the Academy of Science Malaysia to instill interest in science, especially among young generations, and promote science, technology, and innovation (STI) to the community. The publication of the magazine was mainly intended for school students. Therefore, the simple, understandable, and digestible language used suitable for the public.