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21 Nov 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
A workshop was held at the Belum Rainforest Resort, Banding Island working on the Integrated Management Plan for the magnificent 130 million year old Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex.
19 Nov 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
In a press conference on Thursday, 20 November, Prof. Darah Ibrahim from Universiti Sains Malaysia a new chemical free paper recycling technology which uses sugar cane and palm oil waste to absorb ink from the paper to be recycled.
13 Nov 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
The Plants of Krau, Windows on the Forest and Journal of Tropical Forest Science give a comprehensive overview of vascular plants from the Krau Wildlife Reserve, the FRIM research institute and the latest research in tropical forest science.
04 Nov 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang, 4 Nov - Universiti Sains Malaysia researchers will join the forensics team on the mission to bring back the remains of the crash victims of British RAF plane Doughlas DC-3 Dakota, which crashed 58 years ago.
04 Nov 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang, 4 Nov - A team of researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia have successfully produced a powdery substance obtained from durian rind that can be used to remove heavy metals in human body.
04 Nov 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
The account of the Dipterocarpaceae makes it particularly significant. Dipterocarpaceae is the most structurally dominant tree family, as well as the principal source of commercial timbers from Borneo’s natural forest.
29 Oct 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
This report examines the extent of local gaharu trade and how it contributes to the household economy of the harvesters.
29 Oct 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Malaysia is one of the major world pepper producer and 95% of its total pepper production comes from Sarawak. Pepper harvests produce a considerable amount of waste and efforts are taken at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak to turn this waste into pellets and have their potentials investigated.
22 Oct 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia will be holding press conferences on 23 October to reveal the latest findings on herbal extracts from pipersarmentosum to counter obesity and on 24 October on the MoU with Indonesia's Universitas Haluoleo on ICT training
15 Oct 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia won 10 medals in the recent Bio Malaysia 2008. USM sent 10 products to the competition and won a gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals.
09 Oct 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
This book describes the many research and development activities and the birth of products that have penetrated local and international markets and contributed to the country’s economic growth.
06 Oct 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia announces the publication of 4 new books inlcuding A dictionary of Malaysian timbers, An in-depth look at enrichment planting, Nature's choice to wellness: antioxidant vegetables/ulam, Activities in wetlands and Birds of FRIM
28 Sep 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
The books include - Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, Common Commercial Timbers of Peninsular Malaysia, Timber Technology Bulletin 46, Pocket Check List of Timber Trees and Foresters’ Manual of Dipterocarps
26 Sep 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
To be held at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak from 25-29 March 2009. Dateline for abstract submission is 31 October 2008 and early bird registration is by 31 January 2009. Check the website at http://www.feng.unimas.my/ISEHD2009/index.html
26 Sep 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Sign language is the most natural means of exchanging information for the deaf. A project at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak is focusing on developing hand gesture modeling techniques for sign language recognition and presentation. It aims for a prototype that would allow easier communication between the deaf and others in daily communication.
23 Sep 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
A simple device for assisting in the therapy to regain the range of motion as well as strengthening the motor skills that control the fingers movement are being developed in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. This will offer an alternative rehabilitation activity for post-stroke patients with partial paralysis of one side of the body.
18 Sep 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
In a press conference held today, Universiti Sains Malaysia archaeologists announced their latest finding from the prehistoric cemetery recently discovered in Sarawak, Malaysia. The remains prove the existence of humans in the area between 2000-3000 years ago - pictures attached.
11 Sep 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Literatures on sales promotion mainly concentrates on the US market and non-export products; with focus on the providers, not the customers. A study at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak looks into the relationship between various sales promotion techniques and customers purchase satisfaction to come up with an Asian perspective of sales promotions.
10 Sep 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) welcomes nominations and applications to the 1st Annual ASAIHL-Scopus Young Scientist Awards in the fields of Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Agricultural Science.
07 Sep 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia has been chosen as Malaysia’s APEX University. As the chosen Apex university, USM will be accelerated for excellence and nurtured for world class standing amongst the world’s universities.
29 Aug 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
The greatest challenge in paper recycling is removal of polymeric ink and coating; and the most difficult paper is mixed office wastepaper. Traditional deinking processes involve large quantities of chemicals which are expensive and unfriendly to the environment. A better alternative would be a technology that involves biological intervention.
27 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
A triaxial apparatus set-up is common in most geotechnical laboratories. This research describes the innovation and improvement that can be carried out for a long-term triaxial filtration compatibility test.
21 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Laboratory Services Unit (VLSU) is the first academic Faculty in Malaysia to be granted accreditation certification of the Malaysian Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAMM)
21 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
The gathering of 611 dogs at UPM Expo Hill in Dogathon 2008 hosted by UPM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Zoological Club has succeeded in being acknowledged in the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Dog Gathering in Malaysia” last August 10
21 Aug 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Using recycled oil palm as fuel and solar energy to operate its electrical system, the bus went on display at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in conjunction with the "1st Regional Conference on Sustainable Development: Local Solutions For Global Problems".
20 Aug 2008
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
The latest issue of Journal of Tropical Forest Science from the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia is now available
20 Aug 2008
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
This research is part of an on-going effort to produce strong foundation on soft soils using concrete as the base. The main objective is to produce lightweight concrete with adequate strength. The study here applied foaming agent to produce concrete that are lightweight.
13 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
UPM Board of Directors Chairman, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim was announced as winner of the National Academic Personality Award 2007 for his many contributions in developments of education as well researches in developing the nation’s human capital in science, technology, and humanities.
13 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Four UPM researches will perforate the international market including countries like Indonesia, Iran, Australia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Singapore
13 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through its Extension, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development Centre (APEEC) was appointed as coordinator of researches to be performed on institution of higher education graduates’ participation in entrepreneur-based careers
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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.