NEWS
PM launches Malaysian Forestry Policy at KBG FRIM
21 March 2021 (Sunday) - Prime Minister YAB Tan Sri Dato 'Muhyiddin Yassin has launched the Malaysian Forestry Policy in conjunction with the National Level International Day of Forests Celebration at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Kepong Botanical Garden (KBG) this morning. The Malaysian Forestry Policy outlines a clear
Norwati appointed as the new FRIM’s Research DDG
4 February 2021 (Thursday) - Dr Norwati Muhammad has been appointed as the Deputy Director General (DDG) (Research) of Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) effective today, replacing Dato' Dr Marzalina Mansor who retired yesterday. Norwati obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology (1989) and Master of Science in Genetics (1994)
DG launches FRIM’s Greening Malaysia Programme
11 January 2021 (Monday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Director General (DG) Dr Khali Aziz Hamzah launched the institute’s level Malaysia Greening Programme - 100 Million Tree-Planting Campaign at the FRIM Monthly Assembly this morning. He planted a tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) tree to mark the occasion. Also present
Noor Azlin Appointed as FRIM’s New Deputy DG
1 January 2021 (Friday) - Dr Noor Azlin Yahya has been appointed as the Deputy Director General (Operations) of Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) effective today, replacing Dr Khali Aziz Hamzah who took over as the Director General (DG) post since 1 September 2020. Noor Azlin appointed FRIM’s
FRIM extends closure
31 December 2020 (Thursday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has decided to extend the closure of its main campus as well as Kepong Botanic Gardens (KBG), Taman Warisan as well as the Forest Skywalk to visitors until a date to be announced later. This decision is in line with
FRIM, Sarawak government to undertake R&D collaboration
9 November 2020 (Monday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Sarawak State Government via Department Sarawak Forest (FDS) to collaborate in the research and development (R&D) of pest and disease management of forest plantations in the state. The documents was signed by










