FRIM to organise 2018 FRIM DG Cup Bowling Tournament

12 September 2018 (Wednesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) will organise 2018 FRIM Director General Bowling Tournament on 6–7 October (Saturday and Sunday) at Ampang Superbowl Bangi Gateway, Bandar Baru Bangi. The tournament is organised by FRIM Club in appreciation of the FRIM Director General (DG) Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod’s contribution in driving FRIM to become a leading forest research and development institution in the region. This year, FRIM also celebrates the 10th anniversary of his appointment as DG; FRIM's 33rd anniversary of FRIM and also Abd Latif’s 33rd years of service to FRIM. Poster of the bowling tournament. [...]

3 September 2018 (Monday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has organised Workshop on Herbal Exploration at Your Fingertips, themed ‘Expanding Industry Networks and Business Opportunities’ on 29 August. The workshop held at the Garcinia and Morinda Rroom was officiated by FRIM Deputy Director General (Operations) Dr Khali Aziz Hamzah. Also present, Research Planning Director Dr Nur Supardi Md Noor.  Khali Aziz (left) and Nur Supardi delivering their respective speeches. The wokshop participants and organisers posing for a group photograph. The aim of the workshop was to introduce the ‘HerbaXpress’ mobile application as well as to collect [...]

28 August 2018 (Tuesday) – In conjunction with the National Month, Forest Research Institute Malayasia (FRIM) has organised a Monthly Assembly and Patriotic Run yesterday to commemorate the historical moment of the country’s declaration of independence leading to the formation of Malaysia. Khali speaking at the assembly.  Ismail flagging off the Patriotic Run participants. Deputy Director General (DDG) (Operations) delivered the opening speech while DDG (Research) Dr Ismail Harun flagged off the Patriotic Run participants. Khali Aziz; Ismail, Administration Director Liza Ismail and Finance Director Zamshari Abd Rahman presented the medals to winners of the run. Khali Aziz also [...]

15 August 2018 (Wednesday) – Secretary General of the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), Dato’ Dr Tan Yew Chong visited Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) yesterday. Tan was greeted by FRIM Deputy Director General (DDG) (Operations) Dr Khali Aziz Hamzah, DDG (Research) Dr Ismail Harun and FRIM directorates at the Licuala Meeting Room. From left: Tan, Khali Aziz and Ismail discussing during the meeting. FRIM Forestry Biotechnology Director (left) speaking while Ganesan looks on. Khali Aziz gave a presentation of FRIM’s background as well as its roles and achievements in research, development and commercialisation [...]

13 March 2018 (Tuesday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Golden Pharos Berhad (GPB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in research and development as well as in sufficient supply of raw materials, especially for the FRIM Product Certification Services Programme (FRIM PCS). The ceremony held on 7 March at Wisma Darul Imam, Kuala Terengganu, was witnessed by Terengganu Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman. Abd Latif (left) and Ahmad Razif delivering their speeches. The attendees at the ceremony. FRIM Director General Dato' Dr Abd Latif Mohmod represented FRIM in signing the [...]

7 August 2018 (Tuesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) had hosted Orienteering Challenge of the Malaysian Civil Service Sports and Welfare Council (MAKSAK Malaysia) at the FRIM campus, Kepong on 4 August. This year, MAKSAK of Federal Territory (MAKSWIP) was appointed to organise the challenge and FRIM was chosen as the event site.  Khali Aziz (left) and Radin Hedly Shah delivering their speeches. The athletes participating the event. The award presentation ceremony was officiated by FRIM Deputy Director General (Operations) Dr Khali Aziz Hamzah. Also present, MAKSAK Malaysia General Secretary Radin Hedly Shah Radin Mohamad Hambali [...]

30 July 2018 (Monday) – A fig tree (Ficus binnendijkii) laden with fruits in front of the D4 building in Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has attracted many species of birds recently. FRIM Zoological Branch (ZOO) researchers conducted a bird watching activity on 26 July. They identified and recorded over 10 species, namely asian glossy starling (Aplonis panayensis), greater green leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) and yellow vented bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier).  ZOO researcher Nor Hazwani Ahmad Ruzman (right) and Mohammad Shahfiz Azman observing the birds. The ficus tree named after Dr Francis Ng. Although a manmade forest, nearly 200 [...]

24 July 2018 (Tuesday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Zoological Branch (ZOO) has conducted a Taxidermy Course for 16 of its staff on July 16. The course conducted by the branch head, Mohammad Shahfiz Azman, aimed at sharing knowledge and enhancing the skills of participants in taxidermy field. Mohamad Shahfiz described the background, techniques and functions of taxidermy at the introductory session. At the practical session, participants were given the opportunity to prepare wildlife specimens of small mammals such as rats and squirrels.   Mohammad Shahfiz explaining the background of taxidermy. Mohammad Shahfiz showing the participants the [...]