November 2018 - ASM FOCUS

November 29, 2018

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November 2018

Launching of the ASEAN Young Scientists Network (ASEAN YSN)

The ASEAN Young Scientists Network (ASEAN YSN) was launched on 19 October 2018, as an official platform for young scientists in the ASEAN Region. The platform was officiated in conjunction with the 75th ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology Meeting in Cebu, the Philippines.

November 29, 2018

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November 2018

Young Makers Programme

SMK Desa Murni from Butterworth, Penang emerged as the champion of the Young Makers Programme. ASM has partnered with Sains@USM to organise this programme, with the full support of Makers@USM.

November 29, 2018

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November 2018

Fellows’ Lecture: Maternal Mortality to Maternal Health

The Academy of Sciences Malaysia organised a Fellows’ Lecture on 18 October 2018 titled Maternal Mortality to Maternal Health conducted by Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran Jegasothy FASc.

November 29, 2018

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November 2018

Fellows’ Lecture: Malaysian Nobelist Mindset 2030: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr Zainal Ariffin Ahmad FASc conducted a Fellows’ Lecture titled Malaysian Nobelist Mindset 2030: Challenges and Opportunities on 18 October 2018 at ASM. The lecture reflected upon how the Nobelist Mindset can be institutionalised to build capacity and nurture current and future researchers, scientists, engineers (RSE) and technologists for Malaysia 2030.

November 29, 2018

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November 2018

30th ASM IdeaXchange: Alternative Commodity Export for Malaysia

In order to remain competitive in today’s world, Malaysia needs to diversify its agricultural commodities and its applications in order to drive progressive agriculture-based industry in the country.

November 30, 2018

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November 2018

2018 Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Global Geopark Planning & Development Workshop

The 2018 MTCP Global Geopark Planning & Development Workshop was held from 16 to 20 September 2018 at the idyllic island of Langkawi, Kedah. The workshop was participated by 10 international and 6 local participants consisting of officers from relevant government and private agencies from multiple countries.

November 30, 2018

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November 2018

Regional Conference on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Regional Conference on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) was held from 23 to 24 October 2018 at Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Selangor. ASM Senior Fellow Academician Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Mazlan Othman FASc moderated a Panel Discussion that discussed the Role of Emerging Technologies in Achieving SDGs and Policy Recommendations.

November 30, 2018

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November 2018

An Afternoon of Recognition for Science and Technology

2018 Conferment of Fellowship of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and the Announcement of the 2018 Top Research Scientists Malaysia was held on 1 November 2018 at Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

November 30, 2018

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November 2018

Launching of the Local and Transboundary Haze Study Report

The President of ASM, Professor Datuk Dr Asma Ismail FASc launched the Local & Transboundary Haze Report on 8 October 2018 at Taman Tugu Negara, Kuala Lumpur.