Malaysia
News
27 Mar 2019
A new model may help clinicians predict the possibility of death from severe dengue infection.
22 Mar 2019
Ocean colour could serve as a reliable proxy for salinity, opening the door for more frequent and detailed measurements.
21 Mar 2019
Researchers at Universiti Teknologi MARA reported in the journal Medicine a rare case of hepatocellular carcinoma cells migrating from the liver and settling in the jawbone and shoulder blade of a 61-year-old man.
19 Mar 2019
A novel solar panel tracer is faster, less expensive and more accurate than conventional devices.
18 Mar 2019
A compact sensor noninvasively checks dengue severity and cholesterol at home or in any health care centre.
13 Mar 2019
Indigenous bacteria show promise for cleaning up pollution.
11 Mar 2019
An analysis of the chemical signals sent out by rice plants under attack by the brown planthopper could help in the natural control of this insect pest.
07 Mar 2019
Molecular analysis reveals that long-tailed macaques from Malaysian Borneo host a previously unidentified species of Plasmodium malaria parasite.
06 Mar 2019
With a lack of financial budget, poor support system and an erosion of professional autonomy amongst Health Care Professionals (HCP)s in developing countries, urgent calls for provision of more university-based education programs with timely policies to speed up progress are needed across Asia’s entrenched medical system governance.
28 Feb 2019
Investigations suggest a link between bile acid reflux and cancer of the upper throat.
11 Feb 2019
Concepts for boosting WiFi coverage could also help car sensors distinguish walking pedestrians from other slowly moving objects.
02 Feb 2019
Project ROSE (Removing Obstacles to cervical ScrEening) is addressing the cultural needs of thousands of women while keeping up with the times.
01 Feb 2019
The new species belong to a special subgroup of snails with scaly shells.
18 Jan 2019
Simulations reveal that green walls filled with coconut peat could absorb storm water running off buildings, mitigating flash floods.
17 Jan 2019
The mistletoe fig reduces toxic oxidative stress in diabetic rat brains, while also keeping the cortex wrinkly and improving cognition.
17 Dec 2018
Major study of 7,663 Malaysian women shows that breastfeeding, physical activity and soy intake are protective against breast cancer. The findings were from the Malaysian Breast Cancer (MyBrCA) genetic study and the Malaysian Mammographic Density (MyMammo) study.
17 Dec 2018
What are the challenges of teaching an academic subject in English? Roger Barnard and Zuwati Hasim observe classroom practice and interview teachers and published this book on English Medium Instruction (EMI) Programmes.
17 Dec 2018
Chlorophyllum molybdites is the poisonous mushroom most frequently reported in Malaysia. The mushroom is confused with Termitomyces mushroom, the edible type. Researchers worked with clinicians and provide training for the doctors about the study of fungus, clinical management of mushroom poisoning and mushroom toxicology surveillance system.
13 Dec 2018
Direct electrolysis has mixed results for extracting fuel sources from microalgae.
13 Dec 2018
This book presents the general neurosurgery problem-based learning that combines case studies and pathology illustration in a simple and easy to understand way. The book is currently published in Mandarin and is hoped to be translated to other languages in the near future.
13 Dec 2018
The present invention provides a method to produce black iron oxide nanoparticle slurry having a magnetite structure and homogenously disperse. It can be used as formed or mix with other medium.
06 Dec 2018
Faizatul Lela Jafar, Scientific Officer and Biosafety Officer from Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya has been named as one of the two recipients for IFBA’s 2017 Biosafety Heroes for her significant contribution to help others in biosafety and biosecurity.
05 Dec 2018
New study identifies the most important factors influencing the livelihood of small-scale fish farmers in Malaysia.
04 Dec 2018
UNIMAKER is the first step of having Maker's movement within universities campus environment. The event focuses on disruptive ideas and innovative solutions for the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), and is designed to bring researchers, innovators and developers from academia and industry to ideate next emerging technology.
04 Dec 2018
A researcher at University of Malaya, Malaysia, has developed a real-time method based on specific Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to detect dangerous bacteria causing foodborne diseases in raw chicken.
28 Nov 2018
The reinstatement of SST to replace GST means that the new SST rate is expected to be higher yet with lesser tax coverage than the GST. Consumers will not be burdened much with the tax payment, except those goods and services comply with the SST.
27 Nov 2018
Research shows that up to 50 percent of cancer cases and deaths are preventable. Cancer prevention is the most cost-effective and sustainable long-term strategy for the control of cancer.
23 Nov 2018
Tests show an association between how aggressive a tumour is and the levels of sugar and inflammatory proteins in the blood.
02 Nov 2018
UM researcher Dr. Chai Lay Ching was awarded the L'Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science National Fellowship for her research in developing a real-time method to detect dangerous bacteria causing food-borne diseases in raw chicken.
29 Oct 2018
Understanding the economic value of medicinal plants in Malaysia’s Bidayuh community could help develop a better conservation strategy.
Events
09 Jan 2018
The 2018 International Conference on Performing and Visual Arts is investing the importance and relevance of regionalism in culture and the arts.
03 Nov 2017
Symposium on oral health related quality of life "Measuring outcome beyond clinical indicator" will take place on 3-4 November at University of Malaya, Malaysia.
10 May 2016
International Food and Tourism, Innovation, Invention & Creativity (iFaTIIC2016) is the 1st International Exhibition and Competition organised by Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam Campus.
16 Oct 2014
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, we are honored to invite you to the 46th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health APACPH Conference, hosted by the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.
20 Aug 2014
The theme of IBBC 2014 is "Global Business and Economic Transformation". The conference will solicit active and dynamic discussions on issues pertaining to global climate change, global economic and financial crises and their impacts on the business and economic climates in the Borneo as well as the global world.
03 Jun 2014
The Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS is organizing its inaugural International Conference on Leadership and Management (ICLM) from 3 - 5 June, 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
07 Nov 2013
"Alfred Russel Wallace- His Predecessors and Successors. Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-east Asia and Australasia. An International Conference"
08 Jul 2013
The event will be held over three days, with presentations delivered by researchers from the international community, including presentations from keynote speakers and state-of-the-art lectures.
16 Feb 2012
The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is organizing the Symposium on Borneo Heritage 2012.
14 Feb 2012
Seminar which aims to production of niche furniture products using alternative resources.
21 Jan 2012
Ultraman, Hello Kitty, Nobita, Doraemon are examples of Japanese animated characters that are hugeley poplular with large numbers of people around the world. Now, the people of Penang can get one step closer to their favourite characters.
18 Jun 2011
National Academic Conference (ENRICH 2011) will bring together leading academicians, researchers, scientists in Malaysia under the theme "Enriching Creativity and Innovation in the Frontiers of Knowledge and Intellectual Integrity for National Development".
22 Jun 2011
The ASEAN Conference on Scientific and Social Science Research 2011(ACSSSR2011) aims at providing a wide platform for researchers and individuals with a keen interest on ASEAN issues to share their knowledge and expertise.
13 Sep 2011
PECIPTA 2011 aims to exhibit a diverse range of products, inventions and innovations from institutions of learning in Malaysia and abroad. It aspires to orchestrate opportunities and networking for researchers and inventors.
19 Mar 2011
Conference for Undergraduates in Southeast Asia organised by Political Science Club, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
13 Sep 2011
The 2nd SWS Asia Chapter's 2011 Asian Wetland Convention and Workshop which will be held in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak for the first time in September 13-15, 2011.
28 Sep 2011
The 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress themed “Appreciating the richness of nature through genetics” will be held from 28th to 30th September 2011 at Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
11 Jul 2011
IWIPS 2011 is being held for the first time in Asia; in Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia. In addition to the conference, the location will provide participants a first-hand glimpse of the cultural diversity, the home of 2.4 million people comprising more than 30 ethnic groups and 63 languages.
06 Jul 2011
ICACA 2011 will be the 3rd international conference organized by FACA, UNIMAS and sponsored by PETRONAS. This conference is unique in nature as it covers all areas in the arts, namely visual and performing arts, design technology and management of the arts.
22 Jun 2011
The Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia, is hosting A-LIEP 2011: Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice- Issues, Challenges and Opportunities on 22-24 June 2011.
01 Jun 2011
The Research and Innovations in Sustainable Energy (RISE) Center of Institute of Science (IOS) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in collaboration with UiTM Melaka and Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Malaysia, Power and Energy Society (PES) Chapter is organising the 3rd ISESEE 2011.
22 Feb 2011
The 1st Regional Health Sciences and Nursing Conference 2011 will bring together mainstream health professionals, academicians as well as health practitioners to address the latest in knowledge and research in order to find ways to collaborate and work together in order to provide the best possible care in Malaysia.
19 Jul 2011
This 13th International Conference on Translation will be held in Shah Alam, Malaysia from 19-21 July 2011. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia has been chosen to be the host
12 Jul 2011
CITA '11 has the theme 'Emerging Convergences And Singularity Of Forms: Are We Ready For Our Future Technological Advances?'.
19 Apr 2011
The Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, will be hosting the 2011 Taxonomist and Ecologist Conference on 19 - 20 April, 2011. Interested individuals are called to submit their abstracts on a range of topics.
02 Mar 2011
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) are delighted to announce that the NANO-SciTech Centre, Institute of Science, UiTM, and Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT), Japan, are organising an International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” (NANO-SCITECH 2011).
15 Feb 2011
1st International Academic 2011 Conference - Exploring Leadership & Learning Theories in Asia
09 Nov 2010
The Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Mohd Khaled Nordin, will officiate the Innovation and Creativity Gallery of UITM, 9 November 2010, 9 am, at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam.
05 Oct 2010
Malaysia is committed to combating climate change. The Symposium is therefore aptly themed, “Addressing global concerns and changing societal needs”.
04 Aug 2010
The conference consists of invited lectures, contributed papers and poster sessions.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.