The Academy of Sciences Malaysia congratulates YSN-ASM Member Ir Prof Dr Leong Wai Yie for being selected as the First Runner Up of the 2021 UN Women Malaysia WEPs Awards in the Leadership Commitment Category.
The involvement of women in technology can generate more creative solutions and has greater potential for innovation that meets the needs of women while promoting gender equality. ASM supports efforts to empower women in the technology sector for the development of the country and society.
The development of creativity and innovation should be nurtured since young. Our new ideas may become solutions to issues, increase productivity, overcome social challenges and even guarantee the well-being of society.
The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22 May every year to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and its preservation.