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11 Jul 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This program was developed to assist chemistry students to learn basic concepts in chemistry and contains five modules: molecular-weight calculator, empirical formula, thermochemistry, electrochemistry and acid base calculations.
04 Jul 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
A research to determine the relationship in the intake of whole grain- based products, fruits and vegetables in maintaining treatment target among type 2 diabetes patients.
04 Jul 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
A report on the tensile and tearing strength of natural rubber latex (NRL) high strength coated fabrics.
24 Jun 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This paper focuses on the spatial-temporal dynamics of the micro climate conditions in canopy gaps in forests.
24 Jun 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This study investigates the effects of sunlight exposure on Rizophora dye solution
22 Jun 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and ELS Educational Services, a worldwide institution specializing in the teaching of English, has signed a pact for the language at the UPM campus.
12 Jun 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
SERDANG, 10 June – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has teamed up with Australia's University of Newcastle to jointly offer post-graduate studies where the degrees conferred will bear the crests and authorizing signatures of the two universities.
24 May 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
The red mahseer is highly sought after by anglers and high end restaurants. Breeding them may be a bit easier now that UPM researchers have found the best feed combination.
16 May 2013
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
The top 3 prize winners of the Bornean Frog Race were given to photos of the White-lipped frog, the Bornean Horned Frog and the Spotted Stream Frog
30 Apr 2013
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
On 27th of April, the Bornean Frog Race was held at the Kubah National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia
17 Apr 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
University Teknology MARA researchers investigated the effects of rice, barley and mung beans in heated bags for treating soft tissue injuries. Rice displayed superior quality in maintaining heat and can act as a substitute to ice packs or heat gels in treating these injuries.
09 Apr 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
The UPM team designed and developed a software to be installed in Android- based mobile devices, which can be used as a scanner to scan the barcode of a product to verify of its halal status from a database.
22 Feb 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Universiti Teknologi MARA researchers outline a non-invasive method for detecting brain tumours by utilizing spectral texture features of the MRI images
21 Feb 2013
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
KUCHING: The Association of Research and Development Movement of Singai Sarawak (Redeems) and University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will work together to conduct a comprehensive study and research on Mount Singai.
19 Feb 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Kuala Lumpur, 19 Feb - Weekly music therapy sessions can have a positive effect on behaviour in children with autism, reports a paper in Pertanika Journal. In a study of 41 children, improvements were seen particularly in inattentive behaviours over a ten month period.
19 Feb 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Shimla, India 19 Feb - Police personnel given stress management interventions respond better with a combination of physical and mental therapies. An Indian researcher has devised techniques based on Indian psychological models, which include yoga & meditation. The research is published in Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities
06 Feb 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Critical thinking skills have been identified as learning outcomes expected of students. Teaching towards developing thinking skills is quite recent, attempts are observed to find ways to infuse critical thinking into the tertiary curriculum. Assessment as learning promotes active thinking via self assessment and exchange of feedback among peers.
23 Jan 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Kuala Lumpur, 23 Jan - Malaysian researchers have revealed the presence of multidrug-resistant strains of Listeria monocytogenes in frozen burger patties taken from supermarkets and other retail shops in Malaysia. The research was published in Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science.
16 Jan 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Writers, publishers, teachers and parents need to closely scrutinise gender construction in children’s literature so that young children are presented with stories that promote equality and respect for both sexes according to Ramesh Nair from University Teknologi MARA
02 Jan 2013
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Malaria Research Centre director Prof Dr Balbir Singh's research on Knowlesi Malaria has been recognised when he was named among 27 Malaysian scientists to receive the Academy of Sciences Malaysia “Top Research Scientist Malaysia Awards” recently.
02 Jan 2013
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Malaysia is continuing to move forward on efforts to increase local research and development of their green energy, water management and clean technology sector.
04 Dec 2012
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
A recent publication by Singh and colleagues in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science explores a range of methods to combat microsporidiosis, a highly infective disease affecting silkworms - a key task that determines the future of the sericulture industry.
04 Dec 2012
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Rashila Ramli and colleagues from Universiti Kebangsaan in Malaysia have developed a model to improve human security in Southeast Asia. The so-called “Bangi approach to Human Security (BAGHUS)” is outlined in the latest edition of the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
30 Nov 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This conceptual study is about mathematical modeling for sea wave in electricity generation.
26 Nov 2012
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
A total of 27 Malaysian researchers were adjudged the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) 2012 and conferred the Fellowship of the Academy of Science Malaysia (ASM), at a function held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Of these, 12 were from UPM.
23 Nov 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Research Highlight - Virtual learning via cyber space. Researcher Rasaya Marimuthu and his team from Universiti Teknologi MARA conducted a study to determine the online learning strategies of male and female students in an English Language course.
01 Nov 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Alternative treatment for diabetics. Researchers Indah Mohd Amin, Nurhayati and Kaleswari from University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia studied the suitability of Abelmoschus Esculentus (AE) as complementary or as an alternative approach to treat diabetics.
30 Oct 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Concerned about habitat changes due to logging and rapid development, Universiti Teknologi MARA researchers recently conducted a study on the diversity of the important Hymenoptera group, which includes bees, wasps and ants. Their results will be useful in forest conservation programmes.
10 Oct 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
To prevent the risks in minimally invasive surgery procedures there has been considerable interest in using Master Slave System (MSS), a telesurgical system for catheter guide during interventional radiology. Here the researchers propose using a fail-safe telesurgical system.
09 Oct 2012
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Researchers from the Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia have created a new durable wood-plastic composite (WPC). Recent discoveries in the production of new materials have enabled researchers to develop new types of composite materials that perform better and are more durable.
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Giants in history
Malaysia’s first astrophysicist, Mazlan binti Othman (born 11 December 1951) was instrumental in launching the country’s first microsatellite, and in sending Malaysia’s first astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, into space.
Susan Lim (14 February 1952 – 2 August 2014) was a Malaysian parasitologist who specialized in studying a class of flatworms, the Monogeans, which are parasites of fishes.
Little is known about Ali, a teenager from Sarawak, Malaysia, who was chief assistant to the famous naturalist Alfred Wallace. Most of what is known comes from Wallace’s writings. Ali accompanied Wallace on expeditions throughout the Malay Archipelago from December 1855 to February 1862.
Wu Lien-teh (10 March 1879 – 21 January 1960) was a Malaysian-born doctor who invented a mask that effectively suppressed disease transmission. Winning the prestigious Queen’s Scholarship enabled Wu to become the first Chinese student to study medicine at the University of Cambridge.
Known as Mr. Natural Rubber, chemist and researcher B. C. Shekhar (17 November 1929 – 6 September 2006) introduced a number of technical innovations that helped put Malaysia’s natural rubber industry on the world map.
Lim Boo Liat (21 August 1926 – 11 July 2020), a leading authority in the conservation of Malaysia’s biological diversity, had his initial interest in the outdoors piqued by nature lessons in school. Lim, who helped found the National Zoo of Malaysia and re-establish the Malaysian Nature Society, had a particular interest in researching zoonotic diseases associated with small animals.