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24 April 2019 (Wednesay) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University College Bestari (UCB) to work together in enhancing the potential economic value of natural products through research and development (R&D).  Abd Latif speaking at the ceremony.  From left: Nor Azah, Abd Latif, Tengku Mahmud, Sakri and Abdul Razak during the document exchange session. This collaboration also aims to enable the applications of research findings and technology generated through the sharing of expertise and facilities, as well as to enhance skills through technology transfer initiatives between both institutions. The [...]

17 April 2019 (Wednesday) – The Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), YB Dr Xavier Jayakumar, graced the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Award Day ceremony held at the campus in Kepong yesterday. Xavier (left) and Abd Latif delivering their speeches.  Abd Latif (second from left) presenting a souvenir to Xavier, while (from left) Samsudin, Zurinah and Khali Aziz look on. He was accompanied by KATS Secretary General Datuk Zurinah Pawanteh, Deputy Secretary General (Land and Natural Resources) Dato' Suhaimi Mamat, Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division Under Secretary Dato’ Wan Mazlan Wan Mahmood, FRIM Director [...]

9 April 2019 (Tuesday) - The Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), Dr Xavier Jayakumar, visited Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Research Station in Bidor (SPF Bidor), Perak on 6 April.  Abd Latif (left) and Ang speaking during the visit. Xavier (seated, middle) posing for a group pix with Foreign Ambassadors as well as representatives from KATS, FRIM, FDPM and JPNPk. The Minister was accompanied by his wife Sheila Devaraj, KATS Secretary General Datuk Zurinah Pawanteh; the Biodiversity Management and Forestry Under Secretary, Dato’ Wan Mazlan Wan Mahmood; and other KATS officers. They were welcomed [...]

26 February 2019 (Tuesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Yayasan Kemanusiaan Muslim Aid Malaysia (YKMAM) will co-organise #RunforHUMANITY at Kepong Botanic Gardens in FRIM on 16 March (Saturday). The run is held in conjunction with FRIM’s International Day of Forests (IDF) and YKMAM’s 10thAnniversary celebrations. The programme aims at promoting healthy lifestyles as well as public awareness on the importance of forest and environmental conservation, particularly among the youth. The run is also organised to raise funds for the underprivileged among the local and refugee communities. Members of the public, residents of Kepong and Gombak as [...]

25 February 2019 (Monday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Department of Biosafety (JBK) have co-organised a Biosafety Training Workshop on 21 February at FRIM, Kepong.  Abd Latif (left) and Norsham speaking at the ceremony. From left: George, Norsham, Abd Latif and Marzalina during the MOU documents exchange. The workshop, organised by FRIM and JBK Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), was officiated by FRIM Director General (DG) Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod. A total of 30 FRIM staff from the Forestry Biotechnology, Natural Products, Forest Products and Forest Biodiversity divisions attended the workshop. Also present at the [...]

11 February 2019 (Monday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has conducted a three-day Pre-evaluation Mission Programme to review the preparation of its Nomination Dossier and Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for FRIM Selangor Forest Park. Consultants engaged for this were the Development and Research Organization for Nature, Arts and Heritage (DRONAH) Director Dr Shikha Jain and University of Tsukuba World Heritage Studies Director Professor Dr Nobuko Inaba. Abd Latif (right) and Samsudin at the meeting.   Shika (far left) and Inaba (middle) presenting their findings while Noorsiha (far right) looks on. They presented their findings at a meeting [...]