UKM researchers discover the 8000 years old prehistoric human skeleton
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBY ASMAHANIM AMIR KUALA LUMPUR: A nearly complete prehistoric human skeleton estimated at 6,000 to 8,000 years ago was discovered by a group of researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), and National Heritage Department (JWN) in Gua Chawan, Nenggiri Valley, Ulu Kelantan, recently. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi said the discovery was a significant and important for the country’s […]
LAX English learning course enhances English competency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBY WONG KAY CHERN CENTRE for the Advancement of Language Competence (CALC) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) offers LAX English learning course for students to learn the language in a flexible, fun and non-stressful situations. LAX English is an English language co-curricular-type activities that encourages students to practice English outside the classroom in a meaningful and authentic environment. English Language Instructor from CALC, Siti Nadhirah Abd Rahman said students […]
UKM specialist discover arthritis treatment using mesenchymal stem cell
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBY ASMAHANIM AMIR CHERAS: The orthopaedic team of Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) led by senior lecturer (Orthopedics & Arthroscopy), Dato’ Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff has successfully pioneered knee arthritis treatment using mesenchymal stem cells obtained from the umbilical cord blood. The procedure done in 2016 shows that the cartilage joint has been re-established completely without any side effects. Badrul Akmal said the […]
UKM student Champion of Maxis Stars of What’s Next
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY ASMAHANIM AMIR BANGI: Muhammad Amiruddin Ismail from Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSK), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has been crowned as a champion in the Maxis Stars of What’s Next competition, recently. The competitioon is to identify and celebrate talented Malaysian students who excel both in their studies and are also active in […]
IOES, FJIO promote ocean observation technology through training course
Reading Time: 2 minutesJOINTLY organised by the Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES), University of Malaya (UM) and the Fujian Institute of Oceanography (FJIO), China, 2018 Overseas Training Course on China-Malaysia Multidisciplinary Ocean Observation Technology was held as part of the China-Malaysia human resources training cooperation programme. The two-week training course took place at UM, Universiti Malaysia […]
Boost for boiler industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY NOOR ESZEREEN JUFERI SERDANG: Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) Faculty of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malayan Flour Mills Berhad as a prelude to the collaboration between Malayan Flour Mills Berhad and UPM. UPM Vice-Chancellor, Prof Datin Paduka Dr Aini Ideris said through the MoU, Malayan Flour Mills has agreed to […]
Spotlight on Ulam Raja
Reading Time: 2 minutesStudy finds anti-diabetes chemicals in local salad eaten by Malay community RESEARCHERS in Malaysia have shown that the plant Cosmos caudatus Kunth contains chemicals that can lower blood glucose levels. These plant-based substances could be investigated further as potential therapeutic agents to help manage high blood sugar in diabetes, a disease that affects 422 million […]
Cushioning impact of earthquakes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUPM researchers invent structural vibration absorber BY AZMAN ZAKRIA SERDANG: Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have successfully developed an innovative Structural Vibration Absorber Device which absorbs vibration caused by an earthquake and thus, prevents damage to buildings and reduces risk of death. The device is applicable to various types of buildings, including conventional buildings, […]
UPM introduces the Lekir car for Student Formula Japan 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY IZUL ANNIQ SERDANG: The Putra Motorsport Team (PMT), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is introducing a latest car model, Lekir, to participate in the competition of Student Formula Japan 2018 this September. The team leader, a student of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UPM, Ahmad Iffan Zailani, said that PMT […]
Unimas students explore Niah Caves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA TOTAL of 40 students from second, third and fourth year batches from the Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability department took part in the Zirafah Purple’s Cave Explorer Event. This programme was to explore Taman Tumbina at Bintulu and Niah Cave, Batu Niah, Miri which is 700 km from Unimas Kota Samarahan Campus. The programme […]