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17 Jul 2009
A delegation of seven from the Forest Research Institute Nigeria (FRIN) paid a two-day visit to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong on 7 July 2009
16 Jul 2009
The QuEST Bioherba programme was initiated in 2006 to strengthen the capacity, understanding and scientific knowledge of aspiring entrepreneurs in herbal industry, as well as to assist them in enhancing the quality, safety and efficacy of their products through use of safe technology.
14 Jul 2009
PENANG, 14 July: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is prepared to share its expertise with Perusahaan Automobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (PERODUA) in the production of more efficient engines in terms of performance and oil consumption.
10 Jul 2009
PENANG, 9 July: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) once again created history when a team of seven students from the School of Computer Sciences, USM won the first and third spots for the category, 'Unlimited Potential Design for Development Award' at the Imagine Cup World Finals, organized by software giant, Microsoft Corp. in Egypt recently.
10 Jul 2009
In the Championship, the group presented their invention, an innovative software programme known as the ‘Mobile Desktop Grid’ that was created through the use of open source software produced by Sun Microsystem.
09 Jul 2009
Universiti Sains Malaysia recently hosted two programmes on national television, the Gen Y TV1 Programme on Green Technology for a Sustainable World and a Forum on Islamic Issues on the topics 9 Doors to Good Fortune and Sustainable Environment, Sustainable Ummah.
09 Jul 2009
According to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Omar Osman, USM is providing this service in view of the fact that some of the participants at the Asia Pacific Regional Symposium (APPS 2009) held in one of the hotels in Penang from 26 June till 1 July 2009 were confirmed positive for the H1N1 flu virus last week.
29 Jun 2009
Enviroplast or more commonly known as green plastic, created by Professor Hanafi Ismail is an alternative to the petroleum-based plastic.
23 Jun 2009
IF there were doubts that Malaysia was not putting a premium on education, the 17th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (17CCEM) dismissed them.
23 Jun 2009
PENANG, 19 June: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is the first university in the country to adopt the ‘Green Building Index’ (GBI) as part of the training and teaching modules for its students.
18 Jun 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29th– Graduate School of Management, (GSM) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) recently hosted a public lecture conducted by a renowned marketing guru, Prof. Dr. Philip Kotler.
18 Jun 2009
PUTRAJAYA, June 10 – The International Conference on Educational Research and Practise (ICERP) hosted by the Faculty of Educational Studies Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has recently attracted participation from 10 countries including the locals at Convention Hall Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.
17 Jun 2009
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia received 11 awards for its 10 research products submitted for competition at the 20th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in Kuala Lumpur in May 2009.
14 Jun 2009
Hundreds of people from all walks of life came to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia in Kepong on 7 June to join in the Green Fest celebration, co-organised by the institute and The Star in conjunction with the World Environment Day 2009.
14 Jun 2009
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Guangdong Academy of Forestry (GAF), Republic of China, on collaboration in forest protection, forest ecology, tree improvement and medicinal plants in nursery practices.
12 Jun 2009
KUBANG KERIAN, MALAYSIA, 12 JUNE – Researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia have developed the world’s first endodontic or root canal treatment sealer using nanotechnology.
05 Jun 2009
Penang, 5 June - Imagine cup is the Microsoft sponsored world's premier student technology competition
03 Jun 2009
USM has maintained its lifelong-learning programme when it admitted more than 2000 students, including senior citizens over 70 years of age, and also those with special needs.
26 May 2009
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) won 6 gold medals, during the 20th Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in Kuala Lumpur recently.
26 May 2009
The research by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students has the potential to replace fractured or cracked human bone to 16 times the strength of the material that is currently available in the market.
21 May 2009
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has received the prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for Science, Technology and Innovation, in recognition of its contribution to environmental protection in the region.
20 May 2009
The problem of disposing of plastics which is a major environmental issue will soon be resolved with the discovery that plastics can be recycled and turned into fuel.
18 May 2009
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) today received 5 Mindstorms NXT Lego kits worth RM 12 500 as a contribution from international software producer, National Instruments. The software is to be used in a special initiative by USM to create interest in the field of science, engineering and automated equipment among students
14 May 2009
LEMBAH BUJANG, 7 May – Since February 2009, the research carried out by the excavation team from the Centre for Global Archaeological Research (PPAG), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), has discovered more evidence of the structure of the 3rd Century iron smelting site.
11 May 2009
Former Deputy Director-General of FRIM Dr Francis S. P. Ng received the esteemed David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration in recognition of his contributions to tropical botany and conservation over four decades exploring the forests of Southeast Asia.
27 Apr 2009
The discovery that monkey malaria parasites are causing human malaria in Malaysian Borneo, lead by scientists at the Malaria Research Centre, UNIMAS, was featured in a television documentary aired by Australian Broadcasting Corp on 2nd April 2009.
27 Apr 2009
Prof.Tan Sri Dato Dzulkifli said that with the participation of IPTs from Arab countries, it is hoped that GHEF 2009 will complete the process and the existing network of cooperation in developing countries especially in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
27 Apr 2009
The winning inventions were - TNT-A novel photocatalyzer; Detection System for Cracks in Buildings and Slope Detection to Compromise Braking and Locking System for Wheelchairs.
22 Apr 2009
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has successfully conducted a training and guidance programme for Bumiputera entrepreneurs in horticulture from 5 to 9 April, and a half-day seminar on gaharu on 6 April in Kuching, Sarawak.
06 Apr 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 Apr.- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) joined the list of recipients of the prestigious BrandLaureate Award 2008/2009 at a ceremony held at the Shangri-la Hotel here recently.
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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.