APEC Open Science Webinar & 2020 Apec Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (Aspire)
April 16, 2021Young Scientists Network- Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM)
April 16, 2021ASM 25th Annual General Meeting
The 25th Annual General Meeting was ASM’s first in being conducted virtually due to restriction of movement imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 186 Fellows attended the meeting with 184 Fellows joining virtually and two Fellows attending physically. This was the highest attendance recorded in 25 years.
A two-minute video of ASM’s 25-year journey was shown on that day, touching attendees’ hearts, showcasing a humble beginning of 50 Foundation Fellows that expanded to its current body of 374 Fellows. ASM will also publish a commemorative book that provides a recollection of various ASM activities throughout its 25-year journey.
In delivering her Presidential address, Professor Datuk Dr Asma Ismail FASc presented an overview of ASM initiatives, key activities in 2020 and related ASM’s study on how the sciences could impact the nation’s economy. Datuk Asma also proudly announced the 10-10 MySTIE Framework that was recommended as one of Malaysia’s post-COVID economic recovery plan. For the first time, the Minister of MOSTI, YB Khairy Jamaluddin mentioned the term Science, Technology, Innovation and Economy (STIE) in Parliament and embedded STIE into the new Dasar Sains, Teknologi, dan Inovasi Negara, which allows for the integration of the sciences with the economy for impact creation to be formally acknowledged.
The meeting also announced the 2019 Senior Fellow, Academician Professor Datuk Dr Halimaton Hamdan FASc. Datuk Dr Halimaton’s election was to recognise her tireless effort in building Malaysia’s scientific talent as well as her outstanding achievements and contributions in nanotechnology through research, development, and commercialisation.
Recognising the Top Scientific Minds that Invigorate the Nation (Top Research Scientists Malaysia)
Top-notch Malaysian scientific minds have significantly improved societal well-being and quality of life by advancing the technology of basic needs, maintaining the environmental sustainability as well as improving wealth creation. They carry out researches that scrutinise fundamental facts, disseminate knowledge for future generations and translate their findings for a better nation. These scientific minds, also known as research scientists, have the potential to lead the implementation of Malaysia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) agenda.
ASM has initiated the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) database that aims to recognise the achievements of Malaysian research scientists and position them as role models of excellence and mentors to younger generation of scientists. This online repository is also a hub for knowledge dissemination that can spur the growth of STI in Malaysia.
At a Glance
Registered Users: 5,152
Completed Researcher’s data and information: 4,833
Total TRSM Recipients (2012-2020): 196
TRSM Recipients by disciplines:
• Engineering Sciences: 69
• Biological, Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences: 45
• Medical and Health Sciences: 24
• Information Technology and Computer Sciences: 21
• Mathematics, Physics and Earth Sciences: 17
• Chemical Sciences: 16
• Social sciences and Humanities: 3
• Science and Technology Development and Industry: 1