Laporan Tahunan 2013

Stakeholders Internal External • Fellows • MOSTI and its agencies • Associates • Other Ministries and relevant agencies • Young Scientists Network (YSN)-ASM • Industry organizations • ASM Management • Research institutions • Higher Learning Institutions • STI Professional Bodies • STI International organizations • Public and Rural communities4 point 1. Provide independent, evident based, reliable and timely adviceClient Charter 2. Committed in initiating quality programmes towards developing strong STI foundation for the nation 3. Represent Malaysia and its scientific community at the international arena 4. Disseminate scientific knowledge 4479

Foreword The Academy of Sciences Malaysia One of the forte of the Academy is (ASM), as a statutory body of the undertaking strategic studies through Ministry of Science, Technology & a cross-cutting approach, consultative Innovation (MOSTI), has made great engagement and futuristic outlook that strides in the past year as the national I am confident will provide relevant think tank for the advancement of inputs for national long-term planning science, technology and innovation and development initiatives. (STI) in Malaysia. In an era of globalisation and This annual report reflects the formidable socio-economic challenges, valuable contribution of the the Ministry recognizes the need to Academy through its strategic studies place STI at the heart of development and programmes carried out in the year policies and prioritise integrated action 2013. The Academy complements the plans. This would accelerate the Ministry’s efforts in implementing building of sustainable STI capacities the STI agenda for knowledge and capabilities for a brighter future. generation, wealth creation and societal well-being. This has also In this context I welcome the role of paved the way for the Government to the Academy that addresses the be able to utilize the wide spectrum ideation component that should fuel of expertise, not only within the the research, development and Academy but also its network of commercialization endeavour. It is prominent international partners about inspiring people to think“ and linkages. The Academy complements the Ministry’s beyond limitations and discover efforts in implementing the STI agenda for STI-based solutions to move the knowledge generation, wealth creation country forward. Datuk Dr. Ewon Ebin and societal well-being. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation”5048 49

Foreword I would like to congratulate the health, energy, broadband connectivity Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), and other national issues. a statutory body under the Ministry of Science. Technology and Innovation The role of ASM in establishing (MOSTI) on successfully executing all platforms of STI excellence is in line the planned Science, Technology and with MOSTI’s efforts in championing Innovation (STI) programmes for the the development of STI and the ideation year 2013, as outlined in the 2013 process in ensuring that the Research, Annual Report. Development and Commercialisation (R, D&C) programmes funded by MOSTI Among STI initiatives ASM has and other Ministries are well thought undertaken include its Advisory Report through and have the potential for to the Government, School Outreach generating new economy and programmes, linkages and networking, knowledge for the country. both in the local and global contexts, as well as the strategic collaboration of Thus, through a sturdy STI ecosystem, its Fellows consisting of the cream of a platform of science communication scientists, engineers and technologists is forged in MOSTI’s endeavour of of this country. highlighting latest science issues, Thus, through a sturdy STI ecosystem, In an endeavour to spur ongoing STI whilst bringing forth the nation’s STI a platform of science communication is forged in initiative throughout the year, the 2050 development to the global arena. MOSTI’s endeavour of highlighting latest science issues, Mega Science Agenda Study, Horizon Finally, I am confident that ASM, with Scanning including soft skills the support of MOSTI, will continue to“ whilst bringing forth the nation’s STI development development programmes have play a vital role in consolidating the to the global arena. provided the desired impact in nation’s STI ecosystem.”4580 strengthening the nation’s science community. Apart from that, as a renowned STI Think Tank, ASM also actively produces various publications that cover STI issues such as on Dato’ Sri Dr Noorul Ainur Mohd. Nur Secretary-General Ministry Of Science, Technology And Innovation 51

A word from our PresidentWe greeted 2013 with an appetite for change. This year, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia embraced change in a significant way,further strengthening the foundation to be the leading STI think-tank in Malaysia. We did some tweaking to the organizational structure,reflecting the emphasis on the advisory role rather than a doer function. We have also taken steps to realign the work structure of the staffto be more actively involved in supporting the Academy’s advisory function. We have recruited some new talents to give more punch to theanalytical aspects of STI again to support our flagship activities of Mega-Science studies and this has led to the new initiative of STI outlookwhich we hope to finalize by the end of 2014. Thus far we have managed to gain support from the Ministry on our Mega Science studies asan effective platform for generating advice to the government on matters related to the Academy’s “Science for Policy” thrust. We hopeto use the STI Outlook platform to generate advice on the matters related to the Academy’s other thrust which is “Policy for Science”. Just like any other think-tanks, a Committee produced a number of Harvard University; Michael Levitt of the Mahathir Science Award was bestowed conducive workplace is imperative. studies assessing the sustainability Stanford University School of Medicine, on Dr Alan Cowman of Australia whose The year also saw us moving to a new aspects of the nation’s water resources. and Arieh Warshel of the University of research on the search for the malaria premise at the Matrade building where Also, the year saw the start of the Southern California in Los Angeles. The vaccine has demonstrated new we have available to us the much second installation of Mega Science physics prize was awarded for a theory promises. needed space to further enhance the Framework Study for Sustained National about how subatomic particles get environment for creative think-tanking. Development. It should be completed their mass. The theory made headlines Efforts to inspire innovation continued Henceforth, we are now able to run by April 2014. This time we looked at last year when it was confirmed at the operations much more efficiently in a housing, infrastructure, transportation, CERN laboratory in Geneva by the during the year. As in previous years, we new and improved environment which electric and electronic, and discovery of the elusive Higgs particle. breaks down the wall of silos into an environments sectors. Initial findings The prize was shared by two men who pressed on with efforts to boost ASM’s open platform for integrated working have indicated new possible areas for proposed the theory independently atmosphere. As a result, the big move STI intervention. With our horizon of each other in 1964: Peter Higgs of visibility in the eye of the public and facilitated expansion in our workforce scanning program, we have uncovered Britain and Francois Englert of Belgium. whereby we welcomed new faces from some new trends in STI. These will The medicine prize, the first of the relevant stakeholders. We participated various areas of science, only to make provide inputs to the ongoing Mega 2013 awards, honoured breakthroughs ASM’s structure flexible, versatile and Science studies. in understanding how key substances in a number of discourses on television impactful. Together with all the 239 are moved around within a cell. That fellows and 42 associates, there is now The year also saw the usual celebration process happens through vesicles, tiny highlighting the many studies that ASM promise of a new era of further positive of science. On the global level, new bubbles that deliver their cargo within a contributions to the Academy’s core winners were announced for the Nobel cell to the right place at the right time. anchored. Fellows of the ASM continued business of delivering advice on STI to Prize in science. The chemistry prize Disturbances in the delivery system can the government. was given to three U.S.-based scientists lead to neurological diseases, diabetes to be sought by the media to provide for developing computer models that or immunological disorders. The prize In line with this new vigor and the predict complex chemical reactions that was shared by Americans James E. expert opinion on issues including water, Academy’s tag line of “Think Science”, can be used for tasks like creating new Rothman of Yale and Randy W. ASM completed several studies during drugs. Their approach combined Schekman of the University of California, energy, climate change and innovation the year in areas which count as of na- classical physics and quantum physics. Berkeley; and German-American Dr. tional importance. Sustainability science Thomas C. Sudhof of the Stanford in general. A number of articles were continues to be a prominent area of The winners are Martin Karplus of the University School of Medicine. Our own focus this year. Thus, the ASM Water University of Strasbourg, France, and planted in the print media publicizing5520 the activities of the Academy. Together, all such media intervention had to a significant extent helped promote better public appreciation of ASM’s role in science and nation building. In efforts to stay relevant with the society, ASM has taken a giant leap into science communication to maintain a strong voice as a science-advisory agency in the country. Inadvertently, horizon scanning and spearheading studies help prosper the science culture. 49

In line with this, ASM has strengthened “We greeted 2013 dependent on each other. This brings to Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Ali FAScits role as a science communication a void in the STI ecosystem, hence, ASM 5513platform via IdeaXchange series, with an appetite for has introduced a science consortiumGeneral Assembly, lecture series, to in order to bring national scientistsname a few, to encourage our esteemed change.”we are steering our focus to nurture together to build international linkagesfellows and associates to spark new to tap the global STI expertise.conversations on scientific issues. Media talents and build capacities regardless This initiative enables us to compete inis an important communication entity if where their geographical constraints. the global market in the near future andutilized well. I do feel that by setting an However, we must not remain this is deemed possible only when ouroutlet for our science experts to be the complacent; in fact, there should be national STI expertise resonates with thespokesperson for science, technology rigorous effort to boost these figures global climate.and innovations (STI), our nation saves because our actions today will onlyon a lot of unnecessary controversies prevail 30-50 years from now. Emerging I hope this 2013 Annual Report willwhich results in public’s distrust. This as a high-income nation will materialize further highlight the fact STI is anis another aspect which underlines the in due time if we innovate existing investment which should not befact that investment in science is indeed measures in education to push capacity- compromised if the nation is tocrucial. building to greater heights. ASM’s work effectively realized the aspiration to to raise the profile of IBSE continued. reach the developed country statusOf course, having the right talent is a As a result of our pilot projects with by 2020 and beyond.requirement. Nurturing these talents is four primary schools in the Hulu Langata national aim and we can only tackle district, the interest to embrace IBSE hasthis via our education system. Currently, increased. We will continue to work withwe have a mere 30 % of high school the Ministry of Education to eventuallystudents pursuing the science stream. mainstream IBSE in science education.In reality, we require a ratio of 60:40,science to art students. With this figures There is no denying that having ain mind, how are we, as a developing scientific battalion is one of the factorsnation, able to reach the stature of that can drive STI-driven governance inhigh-income nation by 2020? There is the country. The report, “Publicno point in allocating significant amount Research Assets Performanceof money into R&D when we lack the Evaluation: Unlocking Vast Potentials,human capital for it. Fast Tracing the Future” revealed that despite immense funding that isClearly, a sustainable system is of channeled into designated programs toessence to overcome this issue. build and commercialize R&D, the returnPreviously, national brain drain was a of investment is still not up to par. Why?concern as we witness the loss of One prominent signpost for thisprofessionals to other countries. Now, problem is the absence of a coordinating body to synergize nation’s R&D sphere of activities. In addition to this, there is a disconnect between the private and public sectors. We tend to forget that these two sectors are

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01 ADVISING THE POLICY MAKERS ASM meets the needs for a robust and integrated STI Framework whichencompasses S&T capacity, resources and local ecosystem. This frameworkenables ASM to advice the government on exploring Sustainability Science,forecasting Malaysia in 2050, identify Emerging Technologies and producingScience Outlook. 5535

Malaysia 2050 A Malaysian architect, Tay Yee Wei, The Mega Science Framework Study for Focus Areas Focus Areas proposes hexagon unit that could be Sustained National Development for the Mega Human Settlement/ Megacities, Intelligent, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) combined with other modules to create period 2010-2050 (or the Mega Science Healthy and Safe Homes, Advanced Building Airports, Ports, Roads & Highways and Railways larger homes for bigger families. Agenda: Malaysia 2050) is a structured, Materials and Technology practical and sustainable model that Sustainable development : transforms the business of Science, Housing is a catalyst for Development that meets the Technology and Innovation (STI) for socio-economic development needs of the present without Malaysia. The outputs of the Study will and poverty reduction that compromising the ability of provide advisory inputs on potential cuts across almost every future generations to meet STI areas on a continuous basis to the other indicator for human their own needs (UN, 1987) government on the strategic STI development. (UN, 2011) options, opportunities and priorities in An efficient and high performing support of the nation’s socio-economic The major concerns of the housing infrastructure will enable a country agenda. The Mega Science Study acts sector in Malaysia revolve around or a region to play their rightful role in as a platform to: rising costs, impact of national disasters the world economy. Infrastructure that and climate change, as well as energy reaches out to the masses and key 1. Generate ideas for R&D priority areas efficiency. segments of the society should fulfill needs based on accessibility, 2. Identify opportunities for wealth affordability and sustainability. creation and societal well-being The natural system, resources and 5 major sectors have been identified diversity, upon which society is to be studied in the second phase of dependent, would then need to be the Mega Science agenda. These maintained and enhanced in, during sectors are critical on the basis of their and after the development of the potential contribution as engines of infrastructure. growth to drive the economy of the nation. Each of the sectors was compartmentalized into focus areas and supported by Global Market Information and relevant commercial data. Each focus area was scrutinized and supported by a structured value chain for comprehensive understanding of the sector and focus area. The following is a brief description of each of the 5 sectors.5564

Focus Areas Focus Areas Focus AreasRail Transport, Road Transport, Aerospace Industry Compound Semiconductor Industry, Energy Climate Change & Carbon, Water, Energy, WasteMarine and Inland Water Transport, Safety and Generation, Transmission and Distribution Solar as and Land & ForestsEnforcement Management Services (SEMS) an Efficient Renewable Energy and Cyber SecurityAn intelligent, highly efficient, clean, The Electrical and Electronics (E&E) Malaysia’s rapid development demandssafe and sustainable transport industry industry is one of the 12 National Key well-coordinated environmentalis sought after in almost every major city Economic Areas (NKEAs) for Malaysia, planning, design and management.in the world. contributing 24.9% to Malaysia’s Gross The rich natural heritage and resources Domestic Product (GDP) in 2012. The of Malaysia are recognized for theirThe optimal operation of all interlinked industry has given rise to successful important contribution to robust andcomponents – infrastructure, urban local firms while attracting leading sustained development. However, thereplanning, vehicles and instruments, global firms to operate in Malaysia. is increasing concern on the need tooperational and administrative Since the 1960s, Malaysia has been a safeguard the environment andprocedures and ICT applications – leading assembler of E&E components. harmonize development withdetermines the capability to move environmental goals. This calls for apeople and goods effectively and There is a need to move up the value commitment to place the sustainableefficiently. By optimizing the capacity chain from being mere assemblers to development agenda at the heart ofof the network and better exploiting producing value-added products. This national policies. As environmentalthe relative advantages of every mode, necessitates that the nation undertake problems become more complex andproblems such as congestion, fundamental and applied R&D in E&E. urgent, there is a need to findemissions, accidents and pollution can S&T-based interventions that canbe reduced. RM231.23billion deal with these challenges effectively and efficiently.Malaysia’s population growth size will Malaysia’s E&E Products (2012) export.exert a great pressure on her cities’ Major export destinations are China, USA, FACTSHEETtransportation industry. Since the most Singapore, Hong Kong and Japansignificant portion of the population The Environmental Performance Indexgrowth is expected to happen before 49.2% (EPI) ranks how well countries perform2050, a set of carefully planned on high priority environmental issues.development and expansion of the manufactured • 2014 EPI ranks Malaysia atMalaysian transportation sector is goods exportscrucial. Science and technology shall 51 out of 178 countriesbe the key to the needed solutions 32.9%for the problem. • 2012 EPI ranked Malaysia at total exports 25 out of 132 countries Source: www.matrade.gov.my Source: epi.yale.edu 5557

“Out of the 10 Global Risks of Highest Concern, 4 are water-related.” Sustainability Science The information and knowledge that contribute to the understanding of Planet (S&T), Profit (Economics), and People (Social) make up sustainability science. ASM strives to bring in forward-looking sustainability science solutions into policy-making by focusing on local challenges, while keeping in mind, regional and global perspectives. Water Program Global warming is playing havoc with So, will Malaysia now be affected by the world’s climate. The USA and parts droughts? Worse, marine life will also of Europe are being affected by record be affected by El Nino through the low temperatures. In the South-East reduction in the upwelling of Asian region, the Philippines were nutrient-rich water that is necessary to impacted by Typhoon Haiyan on support the large fish population of 8 November 2013. Typhoon Haiyan Malaysia’s waters. El Nino for sure will was assessed as a Category impact our agricultural produce in 5-equivalent super typhoon on the general and food security specifically. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Sustained wind speeds of between 230 10 Global Risks of Highest Concern, km/h to 270 km/h were measured by 4 are water-related various Observatories in the region. Some 6,230 fatalities were recorded with 1,785 still missing. Damages were assessed at USD$1.5 billion. Closer to home, in 2013, massive floods 1. Fiscal crises in key economies affected parts of Kelantan, Terengganu, 2. Structurally high unemployment / Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak, iNBRIEF underemployment causing mass evacuations to relief Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale 3. Water crises centres. The damages have yet to be The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale 4. Severe income disparity assessed. We are therefore witnessing 5. Failure of climate change extreme climate events today as a result is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s mitigation and adaptation 6. Greater incidence of extreme weather sustained wind speed. This scale events (e.g. floods, storms, fires) of global warming. estimates potential property damage. 7. Global governance failure Scientists are now predicting that 2014 Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and 8. Food crises will be an “El Nino” year, a year when higher are considered major hurricanes 9. Failure of a major financial mechanism / temperatures will rise. An El Nino year because of their potential for significant institution is when Southeast Asia, and other parts loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 10. Profound political and social instability of the region, will be affected by 2 storms are still dangerous, however, unusually dry conditions. and require preventative measures. Source: WEF Global Risks Report 2014 World Economic Forum Insight Report, Source: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php Global Risks Perception Survey 2013-2014.5586

ASM Studies on WaterWater Demand Water and Water R&D Water Supply Integrated River Working Group onManagement Agriculture Task Force and Wastewater Basin Management Water-relatedTask Force Task Force Management Task Force Policies and Legislation This task force is to set Task ForceThe Task Force is The objective of the and facilitate a national The task force on This Working Group identifiesundertaking a task force is to review R&D agenda based A comprehensive review Integrated River Basin gaps in the National Watercomprehensive review agricultural water use on STI needs and of the current status of Management is overseeing Resources Policy (NWRP).of the current status and recommend priorities for the water Water Supply and a study to prepare a Its specific objectivesof Water Demand strategies to revitalize sector. There is a need Wastewater Management Position Paper on the are to conduct critical reviewsManagement in Malaysia. the sector to provide to address water will be the first step for status of IRBM. The of the NWRP with respect toThis includes identification more efficient and management issues in this task force in order to Position Paper will its advancement of adaptiveof shortcomings and productive service to a multi-disciplinary, identify the shortcomings identify issues and gaps capacity for climate change asgaps as against the norms rain-fed and irrigated integrated and and gaps as against the facing IRBM. Arising from well as other social andof sound IWRM principles agriculture, livestock coordinated manner norms of sound this Position Paper, an economic transformation;and Best Management and fisheries under-pinned by an application of IWRM Advisory Report will be assess the adaptive capacity ofPractices. It is also development and overall R&D framework principles and best produced and expected water resource institutions,developing a preliminary production in the based on national needs management practices to be completed in 2014. particularly with respect toconceptual framework of country. The Advisory and priorities than the (BMPs). The areas for their level of knowledge,strategies and broad Report is expected to on-going sectoral, opportunities in the usage of S&T as well as R&D;action plans for holistic be completed in 2014. ad hoc and dispersed application of STI for develop a framework that linksand sustainable Water research. The Advisory “wealth creation” and water resource institutions toDemand Management. Report is expected to be in “sustaining the other institutions to enable theThe Advisory Report is completed in 2014. resource” within this NWRP to serve as a precursorexpected to be sub-sector will also be that promotes integratedcompleted in 2014. determined. The Advisory natural resources management Report is expected as well as to identify gaps and to be completed in 2014. emerging issues of relevance to NWRP and related legislation. The Working Group will submit periodic Advisory Reports. 5579

In a study conducted by ASM on Climate Change and Impact on Water Resources, 3 areas were identified. The recommendations are as follows: Water Bodies & Water Services & Recommendations Recommendations Rivers Lakes Agriculture and Hydropower Conduct climate change impact Implement the lake management Irrigation Water Supply Conduct medium- and long-term assessments for important rivers strategies developed by ASM and Implement measures and strategies to catchment management in catchments with NAHRIM in 2011 that were adopted improve irrigation efficiencies in the eight hydropower schemes to ensure sufficient Coastal Areas by the Ministry of Natural Resources granary areas runoff for hydropower generation Conduct long term wave and Environment (NRE) and endorsed measurement programmes for by the National Water Resources Implement low intensity tapping system and Promote the national implementation of Malaysian coasts to support research Council (MSAN) in 2012 rain gutters for the rubber industry and grid-connected roof-top solar panels to on the impacts of storm surges and enhance workers’ skill to use new technology reduce disruption risks and ease wave patterns on the coastlines Groundwater hydropower capacity requirements Implement the groundwater Establish early warning system to monitor Conduct long term observation of management strategies developed changes in rice and cash crop yield, promote Water Ecosystems the natural coastal evolution caused by NRE and endorsed by MSAN in 2008. farm-level rain-water harvesting, soil water Setup a national inventory system for by storm surges and wave patterns Of utmost priority is a more detailed management and drainage improvement wetlands where basic information on the assessment nationwide of the wetlands, including regular monitoring Conduct research to find the best groundwater resource Conduct R&D to identify flood resistant crop information can be archived methods to implement coastal varieties and agricultural drainage system reforestation should be designed to efficiently regulate Conduct studies in important wetlands to water tables and remove flood waters from identify the sensitive physical and biological Adopt a policy that requires all agricultural land as quickly as possible parameters that will be affected by climate coastline development to be change guided by Integrated Shoreline Conduct R&D to improve crop Management Plans (ISMP) modelling projections Setup monitoring programs to detect the impacts of climate change on the wetlands Provide financial resources to develop ISMP Conduct R&D on crops that are more for the country’s coastlines and identify resistant to drought conditions ways to ensure compliance with the ISMP recommendations such as the implementation of the Coastal Development Control Law6508

Water-related Hazards & RecommendationsPotable Water Supply Potable Water Supply Adopt a policy of water supply capacity Flood(Resource Management) (Demand Management) planning based on a targeted, sustainable Department of Irrigation and DrainageAdopt Integrated Water Resources Set-up National and State-level IWRM per capita water demand figure, and make Malaysia (DID) to update HydrologicalManagement (IWRM) and Integrated River Secretariats, in line with the National water supply planners, operators and Procedures related to design rainfalls andBasin Management (IRBM) principles and Water Resources Policy(NWRP), to consultants aware of such a policy so that the flood peaks to include projected designapproach in land-use planning to protect develop strategies, implement, monitor planning and operations of water supply rainfallswater supply catchments and report regularly on the progress in the infrastructures will be based on a constrained implementation of IWRM principles, including demand DID to update the design rainfalls in theDevelop a long-term strategy for water integrated thematic sector-based approaches Manual Saliran Mesra Alam (MSMA) toresources management to achieve water based on IWRM principles, such as IRBM, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) include projected design rainfallssecurity Integrated Flood Management to impose requirement on water supply providers to develop and implement Water DID to update its 2003 Flood Study ReportNeed for water-resources-rich states to Review the existing and future water supply Safety Plans (WSP).This will address consumer and derive the latest flood maps,protect their water catchments and develop infrastructure development plans confidence in quality of potable water supply including indicative flood maps for thethem for export to water–stressed states recommended in the NWRP study, to anchor projected design rainfalls the plans on a targeted, sustainable per SPAN to setup a Water Demand capita water consumption figure that is Management Task Force to address the Water scarcity and drought benchmark with the contemporary figures targeted, sustainable per capita water Increase water use efficiency and achieved by other countries demand productivity of water in each sector SPAN to develop financial incentive Develop an integrated drought management structures to make water supply providers system based on the current procedure for earn revenue from improved water supply drought management published by the performance National Security Council (MKN) Develop strategies to increase the resilience Human health of water supply system to cope with the Aedes-proof buildings to mitigate dengue projected increase in variability of river runoff epidemic arising from climate change Undertake remote sensing mapping of malaria vector areas on a regular basis 5691

“Only about 30% of students are in the science -MOE,2013”Science EducationASM is fully supportive of the 5 aspirations and 6 attributes spelt out in the National EducationBlueprint (2013 – 2025), launched by Deputy Prime Minister, YB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin,in September 2013. Study on the Implementation of Source: National Education Blueprint 2013 - 2025 Hands-On Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE) FACTSHEET GLOBALMODEL ASM is concerned about the declining A 2-year pilot IBSE study Finland has often been cited as an exemplary interest among Malaysian students in science and mathematics although the 2 classes from each of the following Hulu model in primary and secondary schools policy of “60-40” ratio of students Langat district, Selangor schools were pursuing science-stream subjects in chosen for the study: teaching. High quality teachers are the secondary schools has been in place since 1967. SK Seksyen 7, Bandar Baru Bangi; hallmark of Finland education system. SK Seri Putra, Bandar Seri Putra; The ASM Study entitled “Teaching and SK Semenyih, Semenyih; and Teaching in Finland, the “most respected” Learning of Science and Mathematics in SK Tasik Kesuma, Bandar Tasik Kesuma Schools – Towards a more creative and iNBRIEF profession and primary school teaching is innovative Malaysia” recommends to The main objective of the study is to adopt a hands-on and practical-based Critical thinking is defined as assess the effectiveness of applying the most sought-after career. In Finland, approach to teaching and learning of “intellectually disciplined process of “Inquiry-Based Hands-On” teaching and science and mathematics as a strategy actively and skillfully conceptualizing, learning methodologies in Science teachers are professionals selected from to address the declining interest. This applying, analyzing, synthesizing, Education. will entail moving away from a merely and /or evaluating information gathered the top 10 percent of the nation’s graduates examination oriented and rote-learning from, or generated by, observation, 5 training workshops were held for system towards an Inquiry-Based experience, reflection, reasoning, or selected teachers with the participation to earn a required master’s degree in Science Education (IBSE). communication, as a guide to belief of the Regional Centre for Education in and action.” Science and Mathematics (RECSAM). education. Nearly 30 percent of Finland’s ASM is of the view that critical thinking The Study Report is expected to be is one of the much needed skills in Source: www.criticalthinking.org completed in April 2014 and will be children receive some kind of special help mastering science and mathematics and submitted to the Ministry of Education it should be inculcated from a young for its consideration. during their first nine years of school. As age to avoid rote-learning by instilling independent analytical skills. The an indicator in global ranking standards, challenge here would be to have teachers with the right training, in 2009, Finland was first in the PISA global competence and attitude to mould students towards developing this skill. rankings in mathematics, science and reading The IBSE approach facilitates creative as well as innovative teaching and learning and in 2012, Finland was still top 10 in the6620 of science and mathematics. ranking. Source: http://www.learningfirst.org http://energizestudents.org

Planning of Science Outlook 2014Science Outlook aims at informing stakeholders and policy-makers responsible for STIadvancement about recent development and anticipated changes in the patterns ofscience, technology and innovation in relations to current and possible future implicationsfor national STI development in light of the existing financial and economic situation atglobal and national levels.This effort is imperative in helping the A High Income, Inclusive andstakeholders to develop the big picture Sustainable Nationbehind political, environmental,economic and social issues. Mission Vision A scientifically advanced nation for socio-economic transformation and inclusive growthBy capitalizing on diverse information Advancing and mainstreaming STI at all levels and in all sectorsresources, current aspects of S&T andits potential can be identified as well as Strategic Thrust ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 ST 4 ST 5 ST 6to strategize for comprehensive advisory Advancing Developing, Energising Transforming Promoting Enhancingproject. Information from on-going scientific and harnessing industries STI and strategichorizon process is provided through social and governance sensitising internationalnewsletters and Science Outlook research, intensifying STI allianceprojected to be published in 2014. development talent andScience Outlook is based on 6 commerciali-strategic thrusts of the National sationScience, Technology and InnovationPolicy III as seen on the diagram.Science Outlook offers insight intothe performance of these 6 strategicthrusts; benchmarked against selectedindicators. It intends to be the principalreference for policy-makers, S&Tleaders, industries and researchers inevaluating the current global andnational states of STI and to plan thelong-term agenda and direction. Foundation STI for Policy Policy for STI Industry Commitment to STI STI Governance STI for Stable, Peaceful, Prosperous, Cohesive and Resilient Society 6613

Seeding Ideas The correlation between the Gross Expenditure on R&D (GERD) with citation impact (H-Index) ASM launched 2 initiatives to understand of scientists in 15 countries the fundamental aspects of how social science impacts policy for science. GERD South Korea 4.00 % Sweden Scientific Enterprise and Politics 3.50 % This initiative started by scanning the correlation between the Gross 3.00 % Australia United States Expenditure on R&D (GERD) with citation 2.50 % impact (H-Index) of scientists in 15 countries. The data gathered shows a 2.00 % United Kingdom positive correlation of high citation impact 1.50 % and inclination of policy makers to invest more public assets (GERD) in the 1.00 % New Zealand Italy development of science and technology. Malaysia 600 800 It also alluded to strong engagement between scientists and policy makers. 0.50 % Chile India In recent years, science academies are 0.00 % Uganda becoming more proactive in engaging Kenya law makers to forge mutual understanding. In some countries, there is at least 1 Peru Egypt member of Parliament championing science Philipines and technology in public forums. In less developed countries, scientists leverage on 0 200 400 1000 1200 1400 H-index international donors or agencies to push S&T progress in the country. FACTSHEET Zones and its attributes GLOBALMODEL 1 meeting with Research Unit of Parliament • Lack of public understanding and appreciation of S&T 2 engagement activities with parliament • Very low pool of S&T human capital to start advocacy Realizing the importance of comprehensive dialogue between • No science think tank or local advocates for S&T lawmakers and scientists for the development of STI, Royal members (General Assembly and Society in UK has embarked on MP/Scientist Pairing Scheme ideaXchange) • Minimal public understanding or appreciation of S&T since 2011. One of the components of the scheme is reciprocal • Advocacy groups, NGOs or academy of science has low influence visit, in which an MP or a civil servant will spend a few days • Minimal discussion of science at public sphere visiting the research facility of a leading scientist, and in return, the scientist will be observing the works of the MP or civil • General population have understanding and appreciation of S&T servant in formulating decisions and solving issues in his/her • S&T issue frequently debated at public sphere constituency. In another component, Royal Society organises a • Prominent politicians champion S&T agenda week trip to Westminister that includes reception by the • Academy of science has access to public debate and has influence Parliament, seminars on general parliamentary proceedings and participation in Parliament’s meetings. The response has been • General population have understanding and appreciation of S&T, very positive, with the number of pairings increases from 6 in value political involvement of scientists 2001 to 30 in 2012. The success of the Scheme has inspired similar programs in Uganda and Kenya, proving that bridging • Each branch of government is supported by S&T advisory group the world of scientists and the sphere of politics is a possibility. • NGOs, S&T association are proactive • ASM’s evidence-based input in briefings and laws Source: royalsociety.org6642

Scientific Enterprise and Al-Quran Expected outcomes of the scientific consortium include:There has been evidence that much ofthe scientific breakthroughs have been 1. An integrated semantic database on therevealed in the Quran. This program is health effects of honeyan attempt to be proactive by exploring (both naqli and aqli)untapped ideas in science mentioned inthe Quran. With this initiative, ideas can 2. Academic publications in indexedbe converted via fundamental research or impact factor journals and books orto purposeful commercialization of chapters in books.useful products or services through theestablishment of scientific enterprises. 3. The project will also produce report that proposes ideas for new areas ofIn an attempt to form a science research, which will serve as the basisconsortium for this initiative, ASM for charting the roadmap of Islamicpartnered with Universiti Sains Islam Science research for the benefit ofMalaysia (USIM) and Institut Kefahaman the society, nation and humanity.Islam Malaysia (IKIM). With a deepacknowledgement of the works by the FACTSHEETMuslim scholars, this project aims toprovide a solid basis for a strategic Euro Research Council (ERC)action plan by digging up old Corpus analysis of Arabic Commentariesmanuscripts to spearhead sustainable on Hippocratic Aphorisms (conciseresearches that are relevant and statements of principles)applicable for the benefits of thesociety, nation and humanity at large. Translations & analysis of manuscriptsASM plans to form a formal platform from Ancient Near Eastern herbalsunder its science consortium agenda. (Arabic, Greek, Syriac, Babylonian) iNBRIEF Creating a database of published & Data analysis and probability offers unpublished manuscripts on Islamic the chance to apply real life In early 2013, study visits to UK Philosophy & Theology from 13th to situations to mathematics. were done to stock take what other 16th Century 6635 international organizations are doing in studying old Muslims scientists’ British Library manuscripts. Later in the year, a meeting Digitalization of Manuscripts was held among local partners to decide (Arabic, Persian, Southeast Asia, India) on the direction of this collaborative project. It was agreed that in the first The Warburg Institute, phase, as led by USIM, the collaboration University of London will establish a systematic and holistic Impact of Islamic Philosophy Tradition knowledge framework on the Prophet’s towards the Theory & Practice in dietary regime; both in the preservation Medicine, Medicine of the Soul, of life and treatment of disease, by an Ethics in Medicine integrated systematic review of naqli (revealed) and aqli (current scientific) knowledge.

Rare Earth elements Emerging Technology FACTSHEET FACTSHEET Mining of Rare Earth Rare Earths – A New Source of In developing the Blueprint, the Task • 2010, US$2½ billion –6664 Economic Growth for Malaysia Force visited the following local and US$3 billion global market value of international organizations to gather The expansion of the world’s rare earth relevant information and conducting rare earths oxides supply outside of China has been in-depth qualitative analyses on severely constrained not by a lack of industry R&D needs, talent and • 2011, US$10 billion – US$15 mine-able mineral resources, but by capacity enhancement for the Blueprint: billion global market value of rare a lack of necessary separation and refining capacity. 1. Korea Institute of Rare Metal earths oxides 2. Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. Cheonan Plant With the projected expansion in the 3. Korea Institute of Geoscience and • 2013, US$3 billion – US$5 green economy globally, the world billion global market value of rare demand for rare earths and the Mineral Resources associated green downstream products 4. National Institute for Material Science earths oxides will further expand. The deployment of green technology products in all spheres (NIMS), Japan The demand for heavy rare earths of human activities are growing by leaps 5. Geological Survey of Japan Advanced elements is expected to be on the rise and bounds. as their supply is limited with cut-backs Industrial Science and Technology from the mines in China owing to China In view of the reaction generated (AIST), Japan clamping down on illegal mining and worldwide due to the reduction of rare 6. Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, stock-piling for its own use. earths export by China, what is certain University of Queensland is that the business opportunities in the 7. University of Western Australia (Source: Kingsnorth, 2013) rare earth industry are destined to be 8. Central Institute of Technology, Australia even more lucrative in the coming years. 9. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial In terms of rare earths use in Research Organisation (CSIRO) manufacture of permanent magnets Towards capitalizing on the expected 10. Department of Mines and Petroleum (where heavy rare earths elements are demand for rare earth-based green Western Australia used), it is expected that the market will technology consumer products, the 11. Polytechnic West – Carlisle Campus be worth some US$18.8 billion by 2018. ASM Task Force on Rare Earths was 12. TAFE College, Seremban established to develop a “Blueprint on 13. Selinsing Gold Mines, Pahang (Source: www.marketsandmarkets.com) Rare Earths Industries in Malaysia”. The 14. Edubest Resources Sdn. Bhd., Pahang main objective of this initiative was to 15. Aras Kuasa Sdn. Bhd., Pahang prepare a blueprint outlining the benefits of establishing and developing The Academy had also organized the a total full scale rare earths industry in following events: Malaysia in the upstream, mid-stream and downstream sectors (including 1. International Seminar on Rare Earths identifying the necessary capacity 2. Seminar on the Potential Economic building needs). Returns of Rare Earth Industries in Malaysia – A New Source of Green Economic Growth 3. Workshop on Blueprint for the Establishment of Rare Earth Industries in Malaysia – A Strategic New Source for Economic Growth

“by Malaysians, of Malaysians and for Malaysians”STI Consultancy ProviderASM has focused on this initiative to extend our pool of expertise and stronginternational linkages towards STI consulting services to use resources withinorganizations to provide relevant insights and analysis for informed decision making.In 2013, consultancy work undertaken by ASM were: (i) “Status Report on Sustainability in Malaysian Palm Oil Industry” for Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) (ii) “Impact Assessment of Malaysian Research Universities (MRU) Data” for Ministry of Education Malaysia 6657

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Human Capital Development STI capacity building is an absolute Training Programmes necessity for Malaysia to compete in today’s increasingly competitive ASM organised training workshops to world. In its effort to promote the enhance the soft skills of scientists and development of the Malaysian researchers such as in technical writing, human capital in the STI fields, ASM communication skill, pedagogy and has organised a number of programmes hands-on training in research focusing on enhancing the soft skills of techniques. These programmes nurture our scientists and recognizing their Malaysian researchers to become more outstanding talents in research and competent and highly capable. development. These programmes also act as a platform for networking opportunities among researchers. iNBRIEF 8 trainings were organised in 2013 220 • 2 Training Workshops on “Technical Writing for Research and Publications” International participants benefitted from • 2 ASM Training Workshops on OIC Training Programme organised by ASM since 2005 “How to Write a Winning Research Proposal?” 114 62 • ASM Short Course on “Carbon Markets” • International Education Workshop on “Educational Institute on Responsible participants from participants from Science” higher education institute research organisation • 9th Science, Technology and 44 10 Innovation (STI) Management Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries • ASM Training Workshop on participants from participants from “Science Journalism” government agencies private companies7608

Young Scientists Development Young Physician Leaders Young Scientists Meeting with Programme Nobel Prize WinnersOne of the greatest challenges facinga rapidly developing country such as Young Physician Leaders (YPL) is a Since 2004, 46 Malaysian youngMalaysia is the development of human yearly programme organised by the scientists have met with the Nobel Prizecapital. ASM actively partners with STI Inter Academy Medical Panel (IAMP). Winners in the fields of Physics,institutions and organizations globally Together with the partnership from Chemistry and Physiology or Medicine,to develop high calibre young scientists M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers at the Young Scientists Meeting incapable of gaining international and Medical Universities in Asia, IAMP Lindau. This inter-generational dialoguerecognition and contributing to global selected 20 outstanding young offers an excellent avenue to developadvancement of STI. These programmes physician leaders amongst 40 our young scientists by providing themtake various forms such as study visits, nominations received from IAMP an opportunity to not only gainorganizational attachments and member academies in Asia, including knowledge and enhance interaction withmentor-mentee engagements. ASM and from member institutions of Nobel Laureates but also their peers the “M8 Alliance”. from all over the world. Participants atCERN Summer Student Selected candidates for the year of 2013 the Lindau Meeting are chosen fromProgramme attended the World Health Summit in among the best in academic institutions Berlin, Germany. They were provided and foundations all over the world.This programme offers undergraduate with mentorship opportunities by IAMPstudents of Physics, Computing and members, and to join a unique alumnus 46 625Engineering a unique opportunity to of Young Physician Leaders worldwidejoin the research teams participating for networking, mutual support and Malaysian Young Scientistsin theoretical and experimental peer mentorship. have since participatedparticle physics and computing at CERN This programme provided benefits inin Geneva, Switzerland. The selected leadership development by carrying 34 undergraduate andstudents will work in a multidisciplinary out various exercises and getting inputs postgraduate studentsand multicultural environment in order from experiences in senior leadership Nobel Laureates from 77 countriesto gain exposure and insights into an from IAMP Co-Chairs and other congregated in Lindau,excellent research culture at CERN. It is scientific leaders. They also had their 2013 4a rare opportunity to make valuable and chance to visit the Bayer Science &long lasting contacts with other students Education Foundation. Malaysian young scientistsand scientists from all over the world. participated in the FACTSHEET meeting iNBRIEF • 4 Malaysian young scientists have iNBRIEF • 33 participants from local universities and research centres which includes attended the programme since 2011. The 2013 Lindau Meeting, (dedicated to applicants for the CERN Summer Chemistry) was held from 29 June – Student Programme attended the 5 July 2013 at Lindau, Germany. ASM-UM-NM School on Nuclear The Malaysian delegation was led by and Particle Physics. Academician Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr VG Kumar Das FASc. • Nurfikri Norjoharuddeen (UM), Dhiyauddin Ahmad Fauzi (IIUM), The meeting featured 34 lectures, 9 Hoh Siew Yan (UKM) were selected to discussion sessions, master classes and participate in the 2013 CERN Summer 3 roundtable discussions on ‘Chemical Student Programme. Energy Conversion and Storage’, ‘Why Communicate’ and ‘Green Chemistry’. 6791

Science Engagement 80 2013 4847 Engaging young adults in science teams at NSC Champion: Teams took part in the engagement activities enables ASM to State Level Kolej Yayasan Saad Melaka 2013 preliminary level inculcate the interest of science and technology and increase the level of 16 4296 appreciation among Malaysians. teams at National Science Challenge Semi Finals NSC is a science competition 4 designed to promote understanding, awareness and appreciation of science, teams at engineering and technology among Grand Finals secondary school students. The Grand The 2013 NSC champions Prize includes the ‘Prime Minister’s featured in The Star Challenge Trophy, a Study Visit to Stockholm and the opportunity of 2013 NSC Semi finalists: witnessing the Nobel Prize MyScience Race Round Presentation Ceremony.7720 The competition was organized in collaboration with ExxonMobil Subsidiaries Malaysia Incorporated, Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE), the Young Scientists Network-ASM (YSN-ASM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). 1877 1750 1418 1408 1049 1215 1088 1062 587 764 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 Total number of teams participated in the 2013 National Science Challenge

i-INOVA’13 ScienceBuzzCabaran Inovasi 2013 (i-INOVA’13) Sciencebuzz.my promotes appreciationwas a programme under the Inclusive of science by presenting information inInnovation Programme by the Ministry a digestible and understandable form.of Science, Technology and Innovation The portal targeting young adult aged(MOSTI) and co-organized by ASM, 13-40 years, comprises of local flavouredUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) articles which explains science in dailyand Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). life and featured activities for visitors toThe programme aims to encourage the interact with scientists and discuss oninvention of innovative products among science issues.local and international institutions ofhigher learning (IHLs) and researchinstitutes (RIs) to meet current needsthrough an exhibition and competition.FACTSHEET iNBRIEF FACTSHEET Mohd Rafiuddin Dasuki Shaari’s winning poster for the article titled• 140 products participated and I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out Of Here • 22 new articles competed is an online reality programme adapted • 34774 people viewed The Power Of Karaoke from UK where students and scientistsFollowing are the results: get engaged through online chatting. “The Power of Karaoke” article ‘Spider Hearing’• 12 received Gold Medals The themed chatting enables students 7713• 16 received Silver Medals to gain knowledge on the selected • 436 people viewed the• 30 received Bronze Medals subject. “Spider Hearing” photo7,000 attendees including researchers, ASM conducts the session in collaboration with Gallamanor • 3 science memesgovernment officials and NGOs Communication Ltd, UK. • 42 entries for Poster Contest • 7 schools participated in theFor further information, refer towww.i-inova2013.usim.edu.my I’m A Scientists, Get Me Out of Here programme with a total of 223 students and 5 scientists • 4 roadshows 230,725 unique visitors 278,128 number of visitors 47,341 returning visitors

Recognition Top Research Scientists Malaysia The Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) is a database of Malaysian research scientists. Each year, research scientists with outstanding contribution for the last 5 years in their respective fields are recognised by the ASM. The database is an initiative of ASM to build a culture of excellence among Malaysian scientific fraternity. ASM provides TRSM scientists access to top down research, facilitation to international grants and attachments in centre of excellence and many other opportunities to elevate their work further. They also become the point of reference in their area of expertise. Number of applications and Top Research Scientists Malaysia by Institutions 2012 & 2013 FACTSHEET Number of applications and Top Research Scientists Malaysia by Main Area of TRSM Expertise 2012 & 2013 • 35 Top Research Scientists Malaysia were identified in the second cycle (2013) from research and higher learning institutions based on their outstanding achievements and performance. • 62 scientists have been recognised as Top Research Scientists to date7742

Awards and Grants Makna Cancer Research Award Anugerah Harta Intelek NegaraAwards and grants are important The National Cancer Council (MAKNA) An award by the Ministry of Domesticrecognitions for scientists locally and provides awards to young Malaysian Trade, Co-operatives andinternationally as they encourage researchers who undertake cancer Consumerism (MDTCC) through themeritorious scientific research that may related research. The award aims to Intellectual Property Corporation oflead to inventions and solutions for local promote cancer research among young Malaysia (My-IPO) to recognizeand global challenges. This also enables scientists as well as to increase Malaysian inventor or intellectualMalaysia to be strategically positioned Malaysia’s participation in finding cure property inventors for theirin the global scientific arena. ASM draws for cancer. ASM has been involved in contribution in the area of intellectualupon the expertise of her Fellows to the selection exercise since 2002. property in social and economic growthserve as members of evaluation panels of the country for the category offor various awards and grants. Anugerah Saintis Muda Negara organisation and patent. 2 ASM Fellows contributed as members of evaluationMahathir Science Award The Anugerah Saintis Muda Negara panel in the selection of the awardee. Professor Alan Cowman, recognises Malaysian young scientists winner of 2013 MSA,This international award by the Mahathir for their contribution and achievement FACTSHEETScience Award Foundation (MSAF) in R&D. Professor Madya Dr M. Iqbal inspecting a petri dish of humanrecognizes remarkable contributions Saripan from Universiti Putra Malaysia AWARDS blood with malaria parasitesand innovations in pioneering tropical received the 2013 Anugerah Saintisresearch discovery or innovative solution Muda Negara. Mahathir Science Award 7735in the field of Tropical Agriculture,Tropical Medicine, Tropical Natural Anugerah Juruteknologi Negara • 140 nominations received fromResources and Tropical Architecture and 22 countries (2005 - 2013)Engineering that have brought positive The Ministry of Science, Technologyimpact on the well-being of the society. and Innovation (MOSTI) awards • 8 awardees to date, with total prize technologists and semi-professionals, iNBRIEF such as technicians and laboratory worth RM 1,200,000 assistants, for their contribution and Professor Alan Cowman from the achievement in the fields of science and • 29 nominations received from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical technology. The 2013 Anugerah 11 countries (2013) Research, Australia was awarded the Juruteknologi Negara was won by 2013 Mahathir Science Award in the Norman Jamlus from Telekom Research Anugerah Saintis Muda Negara field of Tropical Medicine. He was & Development Sdn. Bhd. recognised for his ground-breaking • 38 young scientists awarded to date research on Malaria that has led to • 31 nominations received effective understanding of the pathogenesis of the infection and MAKNA Cancer Research Award innovative technological development of reverse genetics of Plasmodium • 345 applications (2001- 2013) falciparum, describing the first gene • 38 awarded to date with total grants knock out for this organism. worth RM 1,265,000 • 3 were awarded in 2013 with a total grant worth RM30,000 each Anugerah Juruteknologi Negara • 5 nominations received and 1 was awarded

Evaluation of ScienceFund, Community Innovation Fund (CIF) and TechnoFund Applications Research grants by MOSTI are given to FACTSHEET research scientists and engineers, community groups as well as industries. GRANTS ASM Fellows have been involved in the evaluation process of the grants since Evaluation of MOSTI’s Grant 2007. applications by ASM Fellows (2007 - 2013) Monitoring of Approved ScienceFund, Community • 1568 ScienceFund projects Innovation Fund (CIF), TechnoFund • 55 Community Innovation Fund and Flagship Programme Projects by the ASM Project Monitoring (CIF) projects Team (PMT) The approved ScienceFund, CIF and • 28 TechnoFund projects TechnoFund projects have been monitored by the ASM Project Monitoring of research projects Management Team (PMT) through funded by MOSTI Grants by monitoring workshops,meetings and site ASM Fellows (2007 - 2013) visits. As the PMT, ASM is responsible for the approval of disbursement for the • 380 ScienceFund projects subsequent phase of the project. • 36 CIF projects All allocation received from MOSTI • 2 TechnoFund projects (2007-2013) for monitoring and • 1 Flagship Programme evaluation were dealt with in accordance with MOSTI’s guidelines. ScienceFund projects led by Fellows under ASM platform FACTSHEET • 2 projects were approved and • 268 total ScienceFund on-going • 5 CIF - Geopolymer Cement from • 12 TechnoFund projects evaluated by Ground POFA by Alkali Activation 42 ASM Fellows and Associates during Method the evaluation process in 2013 - Time Dependent Changes of Morphology and Molecular Characterization Around the Intracerebellar Haemorrhage (ICbH) Penumbra in C57B6/J Mice Brain Slices Monitoring of research projects funded by MOSTI Grants by ASM Fellows in 2013 • 62 ScienceFund projects • 5 CIF projects • 2 TechnoFund projects • 1 Flagship Programme • 15 ASM Fellows involved in the monitoring exercise7764

Gateway Malaysia’s Bid to Join the ISTIC & ICSU Regional Offices Compact Muon Solenoid CMSIn the 21st Century, Science has experiment at CERN ASM continues to host two internationalbecome an increasingly global STI offices namely the Internationalenterprise. As reported in the ASM President met the Director Council for Science Regional Office forKnowledge, Networks and Nations General of CERN, Professor Rolf-Dieter Asia and the Pacific (ICSU-ROAP) andReport on Scientific Collaboration in Heuer and discussed on taking the the International Science, Technologythe 21st Century by the Royal Society, collaborative efforts between CERN and Innovation Centre for South-Souththe current global scientific landscape and Malaysia forward. One of Cooperation under the Auspices ofis marked by over 7 million researchers the first steps in this direction was UNESCO (ISTIC). Through these offices,worldwide who are motivated by the Malaysia’s candidacy to join the ASM has access to international networkdesire to work with the very best people Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) and able to facilitate countries in theand facilities in the world. collaboration at CERN. In September south in STI development. 2013, Malaysia was successfullyIn cognisance of this, ASM serves as an elected by the CMS Board as a ASM Fellows have been invited to shareinternational gateway for local scientists member of the CMS Collaboration. their expertise and experience at ICSU-to reach out to the world. The aim is This has opened up a tremendous ROAP and ISTIC organised activitiesto provide opportunities for Malaysian opportunity for Malaysian researchers including in the areas of science policy,researchers to share knowledge, to to be involved in joint-research with science education, women in science,build expertise as well as to intensify scientists, engineers, and technologists technopreneurship,energy, environmentscientific and technological capabilities. involved in cutting-edge research at and health nexus. A Fellow of ASM hasThis enables the nation to mainstream CERN. also been appointed as steeringits STI agenda in global science and committee member of ICSU-ROAPtechnology advancement via project on Urban Health and Well-being.international partnerships. iNBRIEF FACTSHEETThe 2013 Nobel Prize in physics was CMS - related Researchawarded jointly to François Englert andPeter Higgs for the theoretical discovery • 4300 particle physicists,(initially theorised in 1964) of amechanism that contributes to our engineers, technicians,understanding of the origin of mass of students and supportsubatomic particles, which wasconfirmed in 2013 through the discovery staffs from 182 institutionsof the predicted fundamental particle, in 42 countriesby the ATLAS and CMS experiments atCERN’s Large Hadron Collider. Source: home.web.cern.ch/ 7757

Young Scientists Add Strength to iNBRIEF Engaging With World AcademiesASM Network of Science YSN-ASM members participated in theThe Young Scientists Network of the following activities: ASM organized 3 exploratory missionsAcademy (YSN-ASM) functions as an and 1 training workshop with 4avenue to bring together outstanding • ‘Expert Workshop on the Global State academies:Malaysian young scientists to a common of Young Scientists’ Hannover, • National Academy of Science Belarusconsultative platform that facilitates: Germany (12 - 15 May 2013)(i) Networking and collaboration to become a focal point in ASM’s • ASM Roadshow: Top Research science consortium for materials opportunities Scientists Malaysia, Young Scientists science research.(ii) Exchange of science, technology Network & Mahathir Science Award, • Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Universiti Malaysia Sabah Technology, Morocco for joint research and innovation (STI) knowledge and (23 July 2013) programs and exchange of expertise views to influence policy decisions in the areas of renewable energy as for nation building • ASM Roadshow: Top Research well as science and mathematics(iii) Consolidated representation of the Scientists Malaysia, Young Scientists education. voice of young scientists on STI Network & Mahathir Science Award, • Initial discussion with the Australian matters of national and international Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Academy of Technological Sciences significance (30 August 2013) and Engineering to develop teaching(iv) Creation of a pool of highly talented module on engineering subject. and motivated young scientists that • Co-organized the 2013 • International Education Workshop on can interact, coordinate and National Science Challenge “Educational Institute on Responsible implement relevant programmes to Science”, organized by the U.S. contribute towards enhancement of • International Seminar on Enhancing National Academy of Sciences (NAS). STI capacity and capability in National Youth Policy: Incorperating It aimed to develop a regional Malaysia. Internationalization of Youth and network of faculty trained to teach on Professionalising Youth Work, issues related to life sciences research.YSN-ASM organized a strategic Kuala Lumpurworkshop to coordinate YSN-ASM (30 September - 5 October 2013) FACTSHEETfuture activities and to officiallyinaugurate 20 new YSN-ASM ASM has connected with 51 worldmembers. academies out of 106. In addition, 21 international STI organizations52 work closely with ASMtotal YSN-ASM • ‘An Open World: Science, Technology • 13 Facilitators for Internationalmembers to date and Society in the Light of Niels Education Workshop11 6 Bohr’s Thoughts’ Conference, (appointed by US National Copenhagen, Denmark Research Council) (4 - 6 December 2013) - 6 from the USA, 1 from the UK, 1 from Egypt, 2 from Pakistan,Medical & Health Chemical Sciences • Co-organized the Science Journalism 1 from India & 2 from MalaysiaSciences Workshop (9 - 11 December 2013) • 19 Participants 4 - 8 from Pakistan, 7 from India &7 • Organized the 2013 YSN-ASM 4 from Malaysia Strategic WorkshopBiological, Agricultural Mathematics, Physics (12 - 14 December 2013)7786 and Environmental Sciences and Earth Sciences

Science Consortium In 2013, ASM had successfully bid to Prospective Collaborations with join the CMS Research Group. This KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyOne of ASM’s roles is to facilitate provides ASM with an opportunity to and the National Academy ofvarious platforms for Malaysian scientific fill an important gap in the Malaysian Sciences of Belarus in Materialscommunity to connect with the global research scene in the area of Physics . Sciencescientific community to leverage onopportunities for sharing of knowledge, The centre would be able to play a ASM focuses on fostering a culture ofbuilding expertise as well as enhancing central role in the formation of a excellence in science, technology andscience, technology and innovation consortium for particle physics research innovation, facilitates scientific exchange(STI) capacity and capability in the in Malaysia through separate and collaboration with world renownedcontext of global science and agreements with interested partner centers of excellence and science,technology advancement. universities or research institutes. The technology and innovation (STI) centre would also serve to nucleate institutions.The science consortium concept is an collaborations with other internationalASM initiative to bring together the centres for particle physics. A workshop was organized as angovernment, research institutions, exploratory step in that direction withuniversities and global centres of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Global Collaboration 1996 - 2000excellence to facilitate research Sweden. An exploratory mission wascollaborations and enhance human also organized to hold discussions with Global Collaboration 2004 - 2008capital development in fundamental the National Academy of Sciences of The network maps represent patternsand applied sciences. This is done by Belarus (NASB) on Materials Science. of collaborations between countries –synergizing local research efforts in The aim of the discussion was to set-up quoted from ‘Knowledge, Networks andselected STI areas through a national a collaborative network on materials Nations: Global Scientific Collaborationcentre that would be a focal point for science research involving NASB, KTHinter-institutional and international Sweden and a consortium of in the 21st Century’ Report .collaboration in global scientific Malaysian institutions of higherprojects. learning and research institutes.Establishment of the National iNBRIEFCentre for Particle Physics (NCPP) In order to formalise the establishmentThe first centre to be established under of the centre, a Memorandum ofthe science consortium concept is the Understanding (MoU) for AcademicNational Centre of Particle Physics Cooperation has been signed between(NCPP) hosted at University of Malaya. ASM and UM on 27 August 2013.ASM is the enabler for local scientists toparticipate in research with themembers of the Compact MuonSolenoid (CMS) Research Group atCERN through the NCPP. The CMSResearch Group comprises of 42countries. 7779

ASM President explaining the Sketches of Science Exhibition to YM Raja Nazrin FACTSHEET Consultative Fora FACTSHEET Sketches of Science ASM paves a platform to initiate Photo Sessions with Nobel Laureates, intellectual discourses, promote 3 eminent local scientists who were is an exhibition by the Nobel Museum advocacy in science and technology in collaboration with the Foundation development, and boost global featured in Faces of Science @my” Lindau Nobel Laureates Meetings. recognition for both international and delivered thematic talks in ASM Café national science experts. It provides Scientifique. • 50 portraits of Nobel Laureates and feedback, recommendations and advice for consideration by key decision makers 1 Nobel Laureate Motivational Talk was drawings of their discoveries were of the country for further implementation captured by German photographer that fits the local STI ecosystem. delivered by Nobel Laureate Professor Volker Steger and displayed in Dr Lee Yuan Tseh, ASM Honorary exhibition. Showcasing role models of Fellow. science.8708 • Kuala Lumpur is the 7th city to be The hosting of Sketches of Science: Photo Sessions with Nobel Laureates chosen for this travel exhibition. exhibition is an apt reflection of the ASM’s call to the Malaysian people • 10 000 visitors over 51 days particularly the young generation to ‘Think Science’, ‘Celebrate Technology’ and ‘Inspire Innovation’. It is about communicating science in an interesting manner. It is about inspiring a culture of excellence. It is about developing a thinking, innovative and progressive society. Complementing this, 21 eminent Malaysian scientists who have made a major impact in their respective fields, were featured under the banner of “Faces of Science @my”.

03 GATHERINGS Knowledge generation often comes from gathering of minds to enable learning, networking, content-creation and sharing. We host various intellectual discourses throughout the year and to date it has been very receptive in achieving our objectives. 7891

Annual General General Assembly IdeaXchange Meeting This was the largest assembly of ASM This is a platform for scientific ASM’s 18th Annual General Meeting Fellows which was organized with a community especially ASM Members to held on 27 April 2013 congregated 100 more focused agenda to deliberate on exchange ideas, discuss interdisciplinary ASM Fellows. The meeting approved STI issues of national importance. matters and debate on STI topical the 2012 Annual Report, the financial issues. In 2013, the following topics statements (ending 31 December 2012) The 3rd General Assembly themed were discussed: and appointed the external auditors for Science and the Economy: Challenges ASM. ASM Council members for the for Malaysia was deliberated by YB Tan 18 January 2013 term 2013 - 2015 and new Fellows were Sri Rafidah Aziz. • ASM Science Journal – also elected. The 4th General Assembly was also The way forward Study on held on 23 November 2013 to “Sustainability in Palm Oil deliberate on the theme, Future of Industries in Malaysia” Science in Nation-Building: How can Youths Contribute? The following four 15 March 2013 speakers were invited to share their • ‘i3C Platform’ by views on the topics: Academician YB Dr Hj Noor Azmi Ghazali Dr Ho Chee Cheong FASc Member of the Parliament of Malaysia Human Capital Roadmap by Professor for the Bagan Serai constituency in Datuk Dr Halimaton Hamdan FASc Perak ASM Research Fellowship Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah 21 June 2013 Chief Executive Officer, • Forum on Scientific Enterprise Global Movement of Moderates & Politics – Bridging the Two Worlds YB Tuan Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad Deputy Speaker of the Selangor State 12 September 2013 Assembly and the Seri Setia State • Discovery of an important gene that Assemblyman impacts oil palm yield in two Associate Professor Dr Abhimanyu groundbreaking publications in Veerakumarasivam Nature by Dr Ravigadevi Member of the Young Scientists Sambanthamurthi FASc Network-ASM • Patents & Intellectual Property Rights by KASS International Sdn. Bhd8820

04 MEMBERSHIP The Academy’s membership is a wide spread of expertise from variousfield of science to social sciences. 8813

Senior Fellows Fellows FACTSHEET Associates ASM appointed 2 Fellows as Senior Each year, ASM identifies highly 2013 ASM Fellow’s Lecture Series Associates are appointed by ASM Fellows in 2013. They were conferred at distinguished Malaysians, who by virtue Council to further enhance the role of the Conferment Ceremony held on of their respective achievements in the Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat FASc ASM as a think tank for the government. 17 December 2013. They are, field of science, engineering and Challenges For Malaysian Botany The increasing interdisciplinary nature technology (SET) are regarded as being of knowledge demands expert from • Dr Chia Swee Ping FASc, for his active of exceptional merit and distinction. Professor Dato’ Dr Khalid Yusoff FASc various fields, ranging from science to contribution and involvement both Medicine at the cross-roads in the Tropics: social sciences, represent the ASM at nationally and internationally in raising 19 new Fellows were elected at the Defining Moments, Refining Thoughts and external meetings, contribute and the stature of Malaysia among the physics 18th Annual General Meeting, held on Definitive Actions participate in various studies and community. 27 April 2013 and they were conferred committees. At the end of 2013, the at the Conferment Ceremony held on Professor Dr Awg Bulgiba Academy comprised of 60 Associates. • Tan Sri Datuk Dr Yusof Basiron FASc 17 December 2013. Of the lot, 12 were Awg Mahmud FASc for his enormous contribution to the academics, 4 from the private sector The Evolution of Public Healthcare in Malaysia iNBRIEF development of palm oil research in the and 3 from government agencies. country as well as in initiating and Professor Dr Fredolin Tangang FASc 2013 Fellows spearheading activities focused on The election of new Fellows is crucial Climate Change: Old News New Threats! Professor Dr Awg Bulgiba Awg Mahmud FASc strengthening ASM as a STI think tank. to ensure sustainability of ASM. ASM IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) Professor Dr Khor Geok Lin FASc taps the expertise, knowledge, wisdom “Climate Change 2013: The Physical Basis” Professor Dr Mustafa Ali Mohd FASc and network of its Fellows to provide Professor Ir Dr Abd Halim Shamduddin FASc STI input to the government and its Professor Dr Rauzah Hashim FASc Professor Dr Abdul Latif Ahmad FASc stakeholders. Through its Fellows, ASM Prospecting the Self-Assembly Science: Professor Dr Hamdani Saidi FASc continues to demonstrate commitment Back to Basics Professor Dato’ Dr Kamaruzzaman Sopian FASc in international STI arena through its Ir Mohd Adnan Mohd Nor FASc strategic membership of multilateral Professor Dr Joy Jacqueline Professor Dr Fatimah Md Yusoff FASc STI networks, its active role in Pereira FASc Professor Dr Hj Ibrahim Che Omar FASc governance of these networks, and Disaster Risk Reduction in a Changing Climate Professor Dr Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah FASc its participation in important global Professor Dr Ng Wing Keong FASc scientific interactions. At national level Professor Dr Hamdani Saidi FASc Dr Saw Leng Guan FASc a Fellow, through the Academy, has the Looking for Green Solutions to our energy Dr Low Kwai Sim FASc opportunity to advance their ideas to need Dr Mazlan Madon FASc push the envelope for S&T Professor Dr Norani Muti Mohamed FASc development in the country. Professor Dato’ Dr Kamaruzzaman Dr Amir Hashim Md Yatim FASc Sopian FASc Ir Choo Kok Beng FASc ASM Fellows share their expertise in a Renewable Energy Technology: Pn Fadilah Baharin FASc stimulating and engaging manner with Sustainable Path for a Carbon Free Future the scientific community and public through informative talks. In 2013, 9 Dr Tan Ken Hong FASc ASM Fellows’ Lectures were organized. The fruit fly - orchid association: Sex pheromones, allomones and synomones in pollination and biodiversity8842

IN MEMORIAMDatuk Dr A Hamid A. Hadi FASc10 June 1953 - 12 June 2013Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, 1990Member (since 1984) & Treasurer (1997-2009), Malaysian Natural Product SocietyAdvisor, Institut Kajian Sejarah dan Patriotisme Malaysia, 1998Advisor, MOLECULE, 2000Advisory Board, the American Biographical Institute, 2006-2009Member, American Chemical Society, 2011The late Professor Datuk Dr A Hamid He served as Head of the Department In recognition of his contributions,A Hadi was an expert in the area of of Chemistry (1996 to 2000), and as Professor Datuk Dr A Hamid wasnatural products and was responsible Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science (2000 awarded with several awards andfor establishing the Center for Natural to 2003). Later, he was promoted as recognitions such as PerkhidmatanProducts and Drug Research (CENAR). the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Cemerlang (20 tahun) by University ofThe centre brought together of University of Malaya (2003-2006). Malaya (2001), Anugerah Khidmatresearchers and facilities under one roof. Besides his continuous and active Cemerlang by University of MalayaHe obtained his Bachelor in Chemistry involvement with the management of (2003), Pingat Kebesaran Negeri Melakafrom Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in university, he was also active in his (2003), Anugerah Saintis Cemerlang by1976 and Diploma in Education from the research field. He has established Ministry of Higher Education Malaysiasame university in 1977. research linkages with related (2005) and Top 100 Scientists for 2011 institutions in France, Pakistan and by the International BiographicalHe earned his Master in Organic Japan. His areas of research include Centre, Cambridge, England (2011).Chemistry from University of Salford, bioactive products from Malaysian Professor Datuk Dr A Hamid wasEngland in 1978. In 1981, he received plants, medical compounds and food elected as ASM Fellow in 2006 underhis PhD in Organic Chemistry from colouring from the hibiscus, chemical the Chemical Sciences Discipline Group.University of Salford, England. After and pharmacological studies on He passed away on 12 June 2013.completing his studies, he joined the Andrograhis paniculata, and Al-Fatihah.University of Malaya in 1981 and was investigation into the mechanisms ofpromoted to Associate Professor in Nitric oxide (NO) from NO donor1989 and then to full Professor in 1994. bioactive compounds. 8835

IN MEMORIAM Profesor Datuk Dr Ir Radin Umar Radin Sohadi FASc 13 November 1960 – 13 October 2013 Fellow, Institute of Engineering Malaysia (IEM) Member, English Institute of Highways and Transport Chairman, Jawatankuasa Standing Penyelidikan dan Latihan, Persatuan Kejuruteraan Jalanraya Malaysia Editor, IEM Journal Co-Editor, Road Journal, Association of Engineers Asia and Australiasia (REAAA) Chairman, Jawatankuasa Piawaian Keselamatan Jalanraya Member, International Council Road Injuries Traffic Network (Paris) Member, Board of Directors, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) dan Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) Member of Advisory Council, Jurnal Pencegahan dan Keselamatan Kemalangan Professor Datuk Dr Ir Radin Umar was his PhD in Traffic Safety Engineering Research (MIROS), Ministry of Transport well known in the area of traffic safety. from the Accident Research Centre, in 2007. He was been actively involved He was active in his professional Birmingham University. and instrumental in road safety institutions and well-accepted by his campaigns, promotion and programmes academic and professional colleagues. His career began in 1984 when he locally and internationally. In 1995, he He was elected as ASM Fellow under joined UPM as a tutor in Department developed the National Safety Target the Engineering and Computer Sciences of Civil and Environmental Engineering. (Radin’s Model) which was later Discipline Group in 2005. He passed He became the Dean of Faculty of implemented by the Malaysian away on 13 October 2013. Engineering UPM in 1999 and during his Government in 1996. Since then he tenure as the Dean, he took the faculty was involved in implementing He begins his early education at to greater heights and the upgrading of road safety programmes. Sekolah Menengah Aminuddin Baki the faculty teaching procedures and Chemor, and later Royal Military activities lead to ISO certifications for Prior to his appointment as the Vice College, RMC. He studied at the the faculty. In 2005, he was appointed as Chancellor in Universiti Putra Sheffield University, United Kingdom the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Malaysia (2011 – 2012), he was the and obtained his Bachelor Engineering and International Relations), UPM. former Director General of (Hons) in Civil and Structural Department of Higher Education in Engineering in 1984. He later continued Ir Radin has over 27 years’ experience in Ministry of Higher Education (2008). studying at the same university and national traffic safety and responsible to He won numerous international received his Master’s degree in numerous safety interventions. He was and local awards, medal and patent Transport and Traffic Engineering in appointed as the first Director General for his research work. 1985. In 1996, he succeeded in getting of Malaysia Institute of Road Safety Al-Fatihah.8864

IN MEMORIAMDr Chan Kook Weng FASc16 May 1943 – 13 December 2013Fellow, Malaysian Oil Scientists and Technologists Association Malaysia (FMOSTA), 1998Fellow, Incorporated Society of Planters (FISP)Life Member, Malaysian Nature SocietyLife Member, Malaysian Soil Science SocietyLife Member, Agriculture Institute of MalaysiaLife Member, UMAGAMember, Technical Education Scheme, Incorporated Society of PlantersDr Chan Kook Weng’s career in the field he guided and directed all research as Chairman of Malaysian Mirrorof plantation is widely recognized. He requirements of the company, raising Committee of ISO/TC 207 Workingwas born on 16 May 1943 in Teluk Intan, the level of scientific research. His Group 5 on Climate Change in 2002.Perak and passed away on 13 December contributions consisted of good He also headed the Malaysia2013. research and practical papers of findings Delegation in 2003 to the ISO/TC 207 of which are now implemented as best Plenary negotiations on environmentalHe graduated from the University of developed practices in the estates. His management standards.Malaya with a Bachelor of Agriculture research covers numerous disciplines ofin Science (1967) and received his agronomy, environment, fertilizer, plant Dr Chan was elected as Fellow ofMaster’s Degree in 1972. In 1992, he nutrition, mechanization, management the Academy under the Science andreceived his PhD in agricultural science and general R&D. Technology Development and Industryfrom the University of Ghent, Belgium Discipline Group in 2003.with the greatest distinction. Due to his wide experience on oil palm R&D, he was appointed as the SeniorDr Chan has written over 160 papers as Research Fellow of Malaysian Palm Oilsingle author out of 320 papers. Board (1998 – 2013).He had over 31 years experienceworking with plantation in the Gutherie He achieved considerable standing andResearch Chemara, Kumpulan Gutherie status in the scientific community andBerhad (1967-1998). contributed tremendously to the oil palm industry. He sits on a number ofWhile he was working as Controller of national and international committees,Research and Development (1991-1998), among the notable is his appointment 8857

IN MEMORIAM Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Haji Abdul Majid Ismail FASc 15 November 1921 – 24 March 2013 President, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 1967 – 1982 Member, 1959 – 1987 and Chairman, 1978 -1987, Universiti Malaya Council Member, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Council, 1970 – 1978 Founding Member and President, College of Surgeons Malaysia Malaysia Chairman, National Medical Research Council Vice-President, National Council of Social Welfare Malaysia Inti Universal Holdings Bhd (Inti College) Chairman, Syarikat Endah Sari Sdn. Bhd Tan Sri Abdul Majid Ismail was born on In 1953, he was awarded the Queen’s of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 15 November 1921 in Kampung Baru, Scholarship to study in England, and the hospital in Kubang Krian, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur. He received his early he utilized it for the Fellowship in the private Pantai Hospital, the Tun education at Sekolah Melayu Segambut Surgery at the Royal College of Hussein Onn Eye Hospital and many and Sekolah Maxwell, Kuala Lumpur. Surgeons, Edinburgh. He completed more. He also represented Malaysia at In 1934, he continued his studies at Batu degree in Orthopaedic (M.Ch.Orth.) in many international conferences which Road School and later at Victoria 1957. He was conferred as Eisenhower include the World Health Organization Institution (1936 – 1939). He was a Fellow in the USA (1963). (WHO) Conference in Geneva in 1971 brilliant scholar and was an active scout In 1958, he was appointed as the and Manila. and cross country runner. He joined the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for King Edward VII College of Medicine, the Federation of Malaya, and later His dedication has been acknowledged Singapore in 1940 on a Selangor state appointed as the Deputy Director of by the country where he was awarded scholarship. His medical studies were Health (Planning & Research) in 1969. with various honours and awards. He interrupted by the invasion of the In 1971, he was promoted as the was appointed as the Foundation Fellow Japanese forces in early 1942. He Director General of Health, a of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia in resumed his studies (1946 – 1950) and position which he held until his 1995 under the Medical and Health successfully completed a MBBS retirement in 1976, after having served Sciences discipline. (Malaya) degree. in government service for a total of Al-Fatihah. In the same year (1950), he served as 26 years. Medical Officer at the Kuala Lumpur He was involved in many national General Hospital. projects including the establishment8886

05 LOOKING AHEAD Knowing what lies ahead is a progressive step towards attaining ASM’s aspiration to maintain as strong voice representing the scientific community. It takes a dynamic execution of play. Thus, it is a matter of well-thought planning, efficient coordination of delegated tasks and finally, a nod of satisfaction from all. With this, ASM presents some of our anticipated works in progress for the upcoming years. 8879

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14th Science Council Asia Conference Science Outlook Water Futures and Solutions 18 - 19 June 2014 The Science Outlook Report aims to The upcoming advisory reports are: The Conference is an interdisciplinary inform stakeholders and policy-makers • National Key Economic Area (NKEA) platform for scientists to report on on recent development and trends in for Water progress of scientific research on the STI landscape. The first Science • Strategic Plan for addressing the impacts global sustainability and poverty Outlook Report is expected to be of Climate Change on Water-related alleviation in Asia. published in 2014. Issues in Malaysia • Strategies for Water Demand The theme for the conference is Mega Science Framework Study 3.0 Management in Malaysia “Future Earth: Research for Global • Current Status and Needs Assessment Sustainability and a Holistic The third phase of the Mega Science of Water Resources Research in Malaysia Understanding of Sustainable Framework study will focus on following • Current Issues and Needs for Water Development in Asia”. sectors: Supply and Wastewater Management They get to discuss on how in Malaysia Malaysian scientists, NGOs and • Automotive Industry • Current Status and Issues on Integrated authorities can consolidate local • Tourism Industry River Basin Management in Malaysia knowledge and technology • Plastic & Composites Industry advancement in building resilient • Furniture Industry Emerging Technologies societies, sound ecosystem services • Food Industry and green industries through tangible The upcoming blueprints are: examples of successes and failures •Rare Earths Industries in Malaysia from around the world. •Fuel Cell Industries in Malaysia •Carbon Free Energy in Malaysia Global R&D Leaders and CEOs Forum 2014 “Injecting Soul into R&D” 29 - 30 September 2014 This is an initiative to engage global R&D players to develop and find solutions for complex global issues such as food security, healthcare, environmental degradation and poverty faced by the bottom billion. This calls for a commitment to alleviate R&D beyond profit and publications. The five action areas of the Forum are: • Sustainable Financing & Impact Investing • Finding the Soul in R&D • Co-producing Values-based Solutions • Technology Sharing • Leveraging Social Innovation & Enterprise2014 8991

Science for Peace Science and Media Centre Water and AgricultureInternational Conference ASM is pursuing a formation of Science An Advisory Report addressingThis conference, themed, “More for Media Centre to be recognized as a strategies for Water and AgricultureScience, Less for War”, aims at national source of STI information to will be published.providing an effective platform for provide information for local andpolicy makers, academics, researchers, international science reporting.industrialists, corporate, financial andSTI professionals to identify and discuss The center aims to improve coverageissues, challenges and gaps facing of science and technology throughpeace and humanity. This conference journalism that is informed, accurate andwill be held from 8-9 September 2015. incisive to the benefit of the public, the science and media communities and theMega Science Framework Study 4.0 policy makers.The 4th phase of the Mega Science Water Futures and SolutionsFramework study will focus onthe following sectors: The upcoming studies are: • Value of Water • Green Technology: Fuel Cell • Water Quality Management focusing • Marine Ecosystem Services on STI • Natural Hazards • Integrated Urban Water Management • Communications • Space Industries 20159920



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