{"id":7789,"date":"2026-01-15T16:49:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/?p=7789"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:52:06","slug":"asm-welcomes-new-members-at-inaugural-ysn-asm-induction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-welcomes-new-members-at-inaugural-ysn-asm-induction\/","title":{"rendered":"ASM Welcomes New Members at Inaugural YSN-ASM Induction"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASM organised the inaugural Young Scientist Network\u2013ASM (YSN-ASM<\/a>) Induction Ceremony on 7 January 2026 to formally welcome new Members and Affiliates into the network.<\/p>\n

YSN-ASM is a part of ASM’s ongoing commitment to nurture young talent and strengthen Malaysia’s future science leadership.<\/p>\n

The induction brought together 22 new Members and 60 new Affiliates, expanding YSN-ASM to a nationwide community of 171 Members and 131 Affiliates.<\/p>\n

This growth reflects the increasing role of early- and mid-career scientists in contributing to Malaysia’s science, technology, innovation and economy (STIE) ecosystem.<\/p>\n

In his address, ASM President Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc<\/a> emphasised that YSN-ASM members are equal partners in driving meaningful national change.<\/p>\n

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He highlighted the fragmented nature of Malaysia’s STIE landscape and underscored the urgent need for stronger alignment and collaboration.<\/p>\n

Using the concept of “resonance,” he encouraged young scientists to exercise human agency, remain future-oriented, align their work with national priorities and communicate science effectively to society so that knowledge translates into real-world impact.<\/p>\n

ASM Chief Executive Officer Puan Hazami Habib further elaborated on ASM’s role as the nation’s advisory body on STIE, anchored by its extensive Expert Network.<\/p>\n

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She encouraged new YSN-ASM members to engage beyond the network, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and actively contribute to ASM’s key studies, mission-oriented initiatives and national programmes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t