Nazmi Lao

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.
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.
January 21, 2022

Dubai Expo 2020

Malaysia was one of the participating countries of the Dubai Expo 2020. Malaysia's pavilion carried the theme “Energising Sustainability” that captures Malaysia’s commitment to balance socio-economic progress with environmental concerns, to ensure a secure and sustainable future.
January 21, 2022

ASM ArtScience Virtual Exhibition and Webinar Series

Themed “Transcending the Arts and Sciences”, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia collaborated with the Maybank Foundation and the National Art Gallery is launching the inaugural ASM ArtScience™ 2020 Prize Virtual Exhibition on 8 November 2021.