FRIM to organise tech talk

19 November 2018 (Monday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) will organise join a FRIM Technology Talk themed, 'Sustainable Forestry: Innovations and Solutions', to promote its services or forge research and development (R&D) collaborations. Forestry-related managers, entrepreneurs and industry players as well as members of the public in the Northern Zone are invited to attend the programme held on 27 November, at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh. ​ FRIM Tech Talk poster. “The programme aims to highlight the results and output of FRIM R&D projects, serve the needs of stakeholders in the field of forestry and forest products in [...]

19 November 2018 (Monday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), National Heritage Department (JWN) and the Selangor Town and Country Planning Department (JPBD) have co-organised 2018 Selangor Heritage Sites Conference on 14 and 15 November in Shah Alam. The opening ceremony on 14 November was officiated by Selangor Malay Customs and Heritage Corporation (PADAT) Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Paiman Keromo who represented Selangor Tourism and Culture, Malay Customs and Heritage Exco Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari. ​ From left: Zainah, Abd Latif, Paiman, Khairulzaman and Noorsiha during the launching ceremony. Zainah (far left), Paiman (middle) and Abd Latif discussing during [...]

14 November 2018 (Wednesday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has organised 2018 Rafflesia in Malaysia Seminar, themed 'Rafflesia Research Status: a Perspective' at the FRIM Auditorium yesterday. The aim of this seminar, the first of its kind ever organised, was to share information on research and development (R&D), scientific findings, technology and conservation on Rafflesia in Malaysia. The event, jointly organised by FRIM, Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) and Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (FGV), was officiated by FRIM Director General Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod.  Abd Latif (left) and Samsudin delivering their respective speeches.  From left: Zulhisham, Sharifah Shahrul [...]

12 November 2018 (Monday) – Encouraged by the recent budget announcement and government support, Forest Research Institute Malaya (FRIM) is stepping up efforts in its pursuit of the UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) status. “The budget reflects the government’s seriousness in conserving the country’s forests and its support for FRIM’s effort to attain the UNESCO WHS status by 2020. I have initiated this effort since 2008 and set up a strong team to work towards this, with the support of the Selangor Government and the Natural Heritage Department. With continued strong backing, I am confident we will be successful,” said Dato’ [...]

10 November 2018 (Saturday) - Members of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has met at the Berlian Meeting Room, Wisma Sumber Asli, in Putrajaya yesterday morning.  Abd Latif (right) and Tan at the meeting. Jack Liam, representing the Forest Department Sarawak at the meeting with other Institute Members. The meeting was chaired by Dato' Dr Tan Yew Chong, the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) Ministry Secretary General who is also the Chairman of the Institute. Also present were Dato' Suhaimi Mamat, Deputy KSU (Land and Natural Resources) KATS; FRIM Director General (DG), Dato' [...]

7 November 2018 (Wednesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) researcher Dr Farah Fazwa Md Ariff received the prestigious 2018 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers at the United Nations University Tokyo, Japan yesterday. Farah Fazwa, who heads the FRIM Herbs and Trees Improvement Branch, was chosen for her innovative and beneficial research in the production of high quality planting materials of important herbal species in Malaysia, Labisia pumila (kacip fatimah). Farah Fazwa showing the award certificate and medal.  Farah Fazwa receiving the certificate from Yoshio (left pix) and the medal from Masa.  FRIM Director General Dato’ [...]

29 October 2018 (Monday) - Journal of Tropical Forest Science (JTFS), published by Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), received the 2018 Publishing Encouragement Scheme (CREAM) Award for the category of High Impact Indexed Journal in Web of Science on 25 October. FRIM Director General (DG) Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod received the certificate from the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) Higher Education DG, Datin Paduka Ir Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir, at the Malaysia’s Research Star Award (MRSA) and 2018 CREAM Journal Recognition ceremony organised by the MOE Higher Education Department through the Malaysian Citation Centre. The event, held at the Sama-Sama [...]

24 October 2018 (Wednesday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has established a Dipterocarp Garden at the FRIM Research Station (SPF) in Setiu, Terengganu by planting 330 Dipterocarpaceae trees of 33 species together with local residents yesterday. FRIM Director General (DG) Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod officiated the programme by planting a keruing neram (Dipterocarpus oblongifolius) tree to commemorate the special occasion. The activity involved more than 100 participants comprising FRIM staff and local community representatives such as schools, institutions of higher learning, villages and state government bodies. Abd Latif (left) and Marzalina delivering their respective speeches.  From left: [...]

16 October 2018 (Tuesday) - The Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) Deputy Minister Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji launched the 15th Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Seminar (MAPS15) organised by Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) at the main campus in Kepong this morning. Tengku Zulpuri Shah and Abd Latif delivering their respective speeches. From left: Nor Azah, Azizah, Tengku Zulpuri Shah, Abd Latif and FRIM Innovation and Commercialisation Director Norhayati Nordin during the new product launching. The seminar themed, 'Unravelling Nature’s Treasures and Secrets: Current Species of Interest', was held to share and disclose the latest research [...]

12 October 2018 (Friday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Director General (DG) Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod officiated the FRIM DG Bowling Tournament on 6 October at Ampang Superbowl Bangi Gateway, Bandar Baru Bangi. Abd Latif delivering his opening speech. Abd Latif rolling off the tournament with a strike. The tournament was organised in appreciation of Abd Latif’s contribution in making FRIM become a leading forest research and development institution in the region. This year, Abd Latif celebrates his 10th year as the FRIM DG. It is also FRIM's 33rd anniversary as well as Abd Latif’s [...]