UTM and HGIS collaborate in oil and gas field
Reading Time: 2 minutesJOHOR BAHRU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Hurricane Geo Inspection Survey Sdn Bhd (HGIS) inked a deal to collaborate in the field of research with a major focus in the development of oil and gas exploration. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail said, UTM through UTM-MPRC Institute for Oil and […]
UPM – Most entrepreneurial public university
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKUALA LUMPUR: It’s a maiden victory for Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) when it wins the Most Entrepreneurial Public University award at the Ministry of Higher Education Entrepreneurial Awards (MEA) 2016 event. UPM Vice-Chancellor, Prof Datin Paduka Dr Aini Ideris received the award which was presented by Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, in the […]
Nanosatellite MYSat to be launched into orbit
Reading Time: 2 minutesPENANG: A cube-shaped NanoSatellite named MYSat or Malaysia Youth Satellite would be launched into outer space to study the possibility of early detection of earthquakes, the outcome of a research by a group of students and their lecturers from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) School of Aerospace Engineering (PPKA). The USM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and […]
Music and medicine
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTEN MARA sponsored medical students from the Universiti Sains Malaysia-Karnataka Lingayat Education (USMKLE) International Medical Programme have made the country proud when they emerged as champion in the ‘Battle of Fusion Band’ competition held in conjunction with the Umang Youth, International Kite Festival in Belgaum, India from January 21-24, 2017. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] […]
Connecting science with community
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTRANSDISCIPLINARY research will pave the way for scientists to better connect with the community. UKM Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Industry and Partnership, Prof Dato’ Dr Imran Ho Abdullah said that integration is the key to a transdisciplinary research process. “Transdisciplinary and sustainable education gives an opportunity for various clusters to work together to solve problems faced […]
Rectal surgery made easy through latest speculum
Reading Time: 2 minutesSERDANG: Surgeons will find it easy to examine human rectum and conduct operation by using a tool, named Self Retaining Anal Speculum (SRAS), an innovative product developed by researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). When this bio-composite tool is inserted from the anal lining to the rectum of a patient, SRAS will open up the […]
Indonesian farmers ready to adopt biotech corn
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFARMERS in Lamongan, Indonesia are ready to use biotechnology to support corn self-sufficiency programme in the country. This was stated by some 35,000 farmers from Lamongan and surrounding districts who attended the Farmer Meeting and Corn Harvest event in Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia on Jan 24. High government officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Chairperson […]
Multiple paths from lab to retail business
Reading Time: 4 minutesIN my previous article titled “Commercialisation of Biotechnology Research Outcome” we spoke about one form of commercialisation which bio-technology researchers can take. In this easy we cover various forms of commercialisation available to bio-technology research. Advantages of Commercialisation When commercialisation occurs on research and development, it will develop a great place- Knowledge Centre, where knowledge […]
FGV takes measures to prevent counterfeit OP planting materials
Reading Time: 2 minutesFELDA Agricultural Services Sdn Bhd (FASSB)’s high quality DxP (Yangambi) oil palm planting materials have been carefully selected to meet the demand of the oil palm industry for high oil yields and premium quality. As a result, the FGV brand of DxP (Yangambi) oil palm planting materials become more and more established and prefered in […]
With an eye on biotechnology
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuest International University Perak COO Nicholas Goh Kaw Chin is a graduate in computer science and holds a Masters in Business Administration. But why would he be interested in biotechnology and the life sciences? Interestingly he tells The Petri Dish Editor-In-Chief MAHALETCHUMY ARUJANAN and journalist SHAMIRA SHAMSUDDIN “I firmly believe that Biotechnology is the way […]