{"id":7476,"date":"2025-12-08T17:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/?p=7476"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:30:54","slug":"asm-honours-trsm-recipients-of-2024-and-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-honours-trsm-recipients-of-2024-and-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ASM Honours TRSM Recipients of 2024 and 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 13 November 2025, ASM celebrated the recipients of the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM<\/a>) 2024 & 2025.<\/p>\n

A total of 32 outstanding Malaysian scientists were recognised, 25 in 2024 and seven in 2025, for their exemplary contributions to the advancement of science, technology, innovation, and the economy (STIE).<\/p>\n

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The event was graced by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI<\/a>), YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, who commended the recipients for their dedication to research that benefits society.<\/p>\n

He announced that MOSTI will soon roll out the Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) framework, developed by ASM, into its grant evaluation mechanism to assess innovation readiness and accelerate real-world impact.<\/p>\n

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ASM Vice President, Academician Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Looi Lai Meng FASc<\/a>, emphasised the importance of a mission-oriented approach to STIE, aligning research with Malaysia’s national priorities.<\/p>\n

She noted that TRSM serves as a key platform linking scientific excellence with policy, industry collaboration, and mentorship to deliver meaningful societal outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t