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11 Jan 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (IPPT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
11 Jan 2010
Any university that wishes to set up a Students’ Parliament in their respective campuses has the right to determine the model and format they wish to follow.
11 Jan 2010
With the collaboration of researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), three secondary schools made the nation proud in the CO2nnect –CO2 on the way to school competition organized by Partnership and Participation for A Sustainable Tomorrow (SUPPORT) recently.
04 Jan 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will commence its Premier League challenge for the 2010 season through its match against Pos Malaysia FC scheduled for Monday, 11 January 2010, at 8.45 pm at USM Stadium, USM, Penang.
04 Jan 2010
A 3rd year student from the Bachelor of Education (TESL) of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Amirrudin Abdul Rahman done the University proud by winning the Independence Oratory Championship of IPTA 2009 and what makes it even special was the fact that he bagged a title under the Bahasa Melayu category.
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04 Jan 2010
The Economic Planning Unit of Prime Minister’s Department will provide assistance for Halal Products and Research Institute of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to build a Halal Analysis Laboratory during the first quarter of 2010.
04 Jan 2010
The Islamic Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) organized a Youth Solat Camp for the staffs’ children and it was aimed to nurture admirable personalities through the practice of solat (prayers).
04 Jan 2010
A symposium was held recently by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) aimed to provide extensive network in the field of polymer, rubber and composites.
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04 Jan 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Hebei University of China today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation, in line with the university's internationalization agenda.
02 Jan 2010
Sewage sludge can be successfully converted into compost which can enhance growth and flowering of landscape plants
30 Dec 2009
The study programmes at the School of Chemical Engineering (PPKK), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have been accorded international recognition after being accredited by the United Kingdom-based Institute of Chemical Engineers (IchemE).
26 Dec 2009
Sarawak researchers studying to make paper from sago waste in Mukah and Pusak areas, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
21 Dec 2009
Kuala Lumpur – A team of researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) walked away with 2 Gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze medals at the BioMalaysia 2009 exhibition held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
21 Dec 2009
Adjustable mouth prop that helps patients relax during dental treatments
18 Dec 2009
5 researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) proudly bagged a special award, 4 gold and 1 silver at the INNOVA ENERGY 2009 international exhibition held here recently.
18 Dec 2009
Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, in his closing address at the Global Higher Education Forum (GHEF) 2009 said that universities in South countries should have their own world-view about knowledge and excellence.
17 Dec 2009
Professor Zilfalil from Universiti Sains Malaysia and his co-researchers will be holding a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on 23 December 2009 on this research. The paper was published in Science on 10 December 2009.
16 Dec 2009
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), in a joint collaboration with Nasmech Teknologi Sdn Bhd and Pantai Medivest Sdn Bhd are working mutually towards the innovation of green technology through research, development and in the commercialization of biochar.
16 Dec 2009
Knowledge and information will be enhanced if it is generated collaboratively, said the Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
13 Dec 2009
Wayang, the first film produced by the Research Management Intitute (RMI), UiTM, won awards.
13 Dec 2009
For researchers Prof. Suhaimi Muhammed, Amran Shafei and Mohd Azmi Niaz of Malaysia, a bow is something else.The researchers invented a lighter bow grip from the pulai wood
13 Dec 2009
Oil palm wastes have inspired a Uitm researcher to study and compare the properties of the hybrid EFB fiber with glass fiber reinforced polyester composites using empty fruit bunches of oil palm.
11 Dec 2009
A number of 200 seniors in their 50s have successfully completed their short term course (lifelong learning) at the Institute of Gerontology Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) here today.
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07 Dec 2009
USM researchers have succeeded in producing a key component necessary for the production of medications for cardiovascular diseases using unique eco-friendly methods.
07 Dec 2009
Lee (Kok) Pat Moi has developed a new chemical composition, Bone Materials: Hydroxyapaptite nanoparticles, which could be used to help bone patients lead a better life.
04 Dec 2009
On 24 November 2009, 15 representatives from the Forest Science Sub-Institute of South Vietnam (FSSIV) paid a visit to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
02 Dec 2009
MEGAT AHMAD KAMAL B MEGAT HANAFIAH of UiTM used the leaves of rubber trees to remove Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions from wastewater.
02 Dec 2009
ROSELEENA BINTE JAAFAR of UiTM invented an automated fruit grading system that integrates a feeding section for FFB, a vision inspection chamber and a sorter mechanism to classify the fruits.
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30 Nov 2009
A team of researchers from the Institute for Research in Molocular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia have successfully developed a drug therapy called Methadone Therapy which is not only an effective method of treating drug addiction but which has the capacity to reduce the transmission of HIV among addicts who use needles.
30 Nov 2009
A researcher examined the inter-organisational relationships between the Malaysian National Tourist Organisation (Tourism Malaysia) and tourist organisations (profit and non-profit organisation) to develop tourism marketing alliances .

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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.
Ali
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.