ASM Welcomes New Members at Inaugural YSN-ASM Induction
January 15, 2026
In his President’s Message for 2025, Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc reflected on ASM’s role in navigating an increasingly complex and unpredictable global environment.
He noted that in today’s postnormal era (marked by uncertainty, rapid change and interconnected challenges), ASM’s responsibility has expanded beyond analysis to include sensing emerging issues, interpreting evolving trends and translating evidence into timely, practical insights for national development.
The President highlighted that 2025 marked ASM’s 30th anniversary since its establishment on 1 February 1995.
Over three decades, ASM’s role has grown alongside Malaysia’s progress, contributing evidence-based perspectives, supporting scientific talent and providing trusted science advice to national decision-makers.
He shared that a comprehensive branding exercise was undertaken during the year to better articulate ASM’s purpose, visibility and relevance, alongside the initiation of the ASM Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and a Return-on-Values (ROV) exercise to strengthen impact-driven planning.
Addressing ASM’s strategic contributions, the President underscored the importance of foresight and policy influence.
Key milestones included the launch of ASEAN Ahead: ASEAN STI Ecosystem Foresight 2035 and Beyond, continued work on Science Outlook 2025, and the introduction of the National Planetary Health Action Plan.
ASEAN Ahead: ASEAN STI Ecosystem Foresight 2035 and Beyond charts a shared vision for ASEAN’s future, showing how collaboration, coherence, and cohesion can drive collective prosperity and position the region as a global powerhouse in a postnormal world.
He also cited ASM’s contributions to education reform, the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint and the National RDICE Roadmap, all of which informed national priorities, including the 13th Malaysia Plan.
The President further outlined progress on mission-oriented initiatives addressing critical national challenges, such as food security, value creation in the oil palm industry and advanced packaging, emphasising the need for coordinated action across government, industry, academia and communities.
Concluding his remarks, the President stressed that ASM must continue to serve as an independent and trusted scientific voice.
He called for stronger communication of science to the public, greater engagement by ASM experts, and a renewed commitment to translating insight into meaningful action that supports Malaysia’s long-term resilience and wellbeing.
Click the link to read the President’s Message – 2025 in Review, reflecting on ASM’s journey in addressing national challenges through evidence-based advice and outlining its future direction.