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January 16, 2022

UCSI Signs MoU with ASM for Research Initiatives

UCSI University, UCSI Poll Research Centre and Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) have entered in a tripartite agreement to advance research collaboration, via a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on 9 December 2021.
November 26, 2020

YSN-ASM Science Café KL Is Nanotechnology Safe?

On 20 September 2020, a YSN-ASM Science Café was organised to explore the promise of nanotechnologies and the public fear or rejection it may create. The novel features of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) offer enormous potential for technological progress in the 21st century. The advantages of nanoparticles, such as the increased solubility of nanosuspensions and their low production costs have resulted in their rapid commercialisation in various applications, raising concerns regarding their safety for human health and the environment.
November 26, 2020

YSN-ASM Science Café KL Food Poisoning: Appearance Can Be Deceiving

In the 30 August 2020 episode of YSN-ASM Science Café KL, Shawn Keng introduced us to Associate Professor Dr John Tang Yew Huat. Dr John completed his Masters in Microbiology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and subsequently his Doctoral Degree in Food Safety from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Food Science, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Dr John shared the importance of understanding food safety, food poisoning and how it affects our everyday life.
April 23, 2020

Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19: A Facebook Live Session

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia is facing numerous issues that may cripple its socio-economic growth if not handled properly. Therefore, ASM has conducted a Facebook Live with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) titled Penyesuaian Terhadap Cabaran COVID-19 (Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19). The Facebook Live Session featured MOSTI Minister YB Khairy Jamaluddin as the moderator. Three ASM Fellows were invited to share their expert knowledge and opinions: Professor Datuk Dr Awg Bulgiba Awg Mahmud FASc, Professor Dr Mahendhiran Nair FASc and Professor Dr Shamala Devi K.C. Sekaran FASc.
July 26, 2019

Seven to Participate in Malaysia-European Scientific Networking Programmes

Seven brilliant young scientists will be attending two prestigious annual scientific programmes by these organisations this year.
April 22, 2019

A Visit to the Royal Society, UK

A visit to the Royal Society in the United Kingdom with the objective to understand the daily operations of the country’s first learned society was carried out by ASM Bureau of International Affairs Executive, Ms Nurhanani Zainuddin on 18 February 2019.
April 22, 2019

Wisdom of the Past, Quest for the Future

The 2019 Meeting was officiated by Deputy Minister of MESTECC, YB Madam Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis. Key persons during this Meeting were made up of Merdeka Laureates as well as two guest experts from the industry.
January 30, 2019

Conference on Gender Mainstreaming in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Sectoral Bodies

The United Nation defines gender mainstreaming (GM) as the public policy concept of assessing the different implications for people of different genders of any planned policy action, including legislation and programmes, in all areas and levels
January 30, 2019

Glocalise the Impact

The annual YSN-ASM colloquium was held at Berjaya Hills Golf Club, Bukit Tinggi from 7 to 9 December 2018. The theme of this year’s colloquium was “Glocalise the Impact”. The annual colloquium was officiated by the President of ASM, Professor Datuk Dr Asma Ismail FASc.
January 30, 2019

2018 NSC Study Visit: Stockholm

Champion of the 2018 National Science Challenge visited Stockholm
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