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ASM has opened another chapter in its effort to establish international partnerships by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Scientific Collaboration in Research with the Palestine Academy for Science and Technology (PALAST) virtually on 6 October 2021.
The MoU was signed by ASM President Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Asma Ismail FASc and the President of PALAST cum Palestine’s Minister of Education, H.E. Minister Professor Marwan Awartani.
The objective of the MoU is to foster collaboration in the fields of science, research, and education between Malaysia and Palestine. A Palestinian-Malaysian Science Bridge program was proposed to build capacity and transfer knowledge in the fields of S&T research and education. This partnership is in line with MOSTI’s objectives to expand Malaysian capabilities in STI by forging partnership with reputable international institutions. This synergistic partnership helps to advance knowledge to deal with local issues by introducing internationally merged solutions.
The Science Bridge will close the scientific and technological cooperation gap between the two academies. Such “bridges” will also provide valuable opportunities for researchers at Malaysian universities, research centres and government agencies to engage in collaborative research with their counterparts in international partner institutions.