Malaysian Association of Research Scientists

19/09/2025

The Malaysian Nuclear Agency, MSNT & XENDT proudly present Expert’s Talk 2025.

📌 Speaker: Dr. Stefano Laureti (University of Calabria, Italy)
📌 Topic: Pulse Compression and Metamaterials for Advanced NDE and Biomedical Applications
📅 Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
🕘 Time: Registration 9.15 AM (with breakfast)
📍 Venue: Seminar Room, Blok 11, Nuklear Malaysia, Bangi

🔗 Kindly register before 4 PM, 22 September 2025 via the QR code provided or link below.

https://forms.gle/9PK6gWSwC3LBpDSq9

17/09/2025

📸 TEAM MARS @ IID 2025, JAKARTA! 🇲🇾✨

From left: Mr. Mohammad Adi Mohammad Fadzil (Assistant Treasurer, IMR), Dr. Aswir Abd Rashed (President, IMR), Ms. Hasfazilah Hassan (Honorary Secretary, Nuklear Malaysia), and Ms. Nur Fatihah Husna Omar (Executive Officer, MARS).

A big THANK YOU to all Malaysian participants for choosing MARS to coordinate your journey to Indonesia Inventors Day 2025 👏

🔥 NEXT STOP: SEOUL!
Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2025 is now open for registration‼️

📅 3–6 December 2025
📍 Seoul, Korea
🏆 Exciting Exhibits | Networking | Prizes

🚀 Visit our website for more info: [https://www.mymars.org/event/seoul-international-invention-fair-2025-at-gangnam-seoul-korea/]
📧 Email/WhatsApp: siif.mymars@gmail.com | 013-408 5058

✨ Don’t miss your chance to showcase your innovation on the world stage.

See you in Korea! 🇰🇷

17/09/2025

⏳ Counting Down to SIIF 2025! ⏳

Only 80 days left until the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2025 🎉

🚀✨ Be part of one of the world’s premier innovation and invention fairs! ✨🚀
Showcase your breakthrough ideas, connect with global innovators, and make an impact on the international stage.

Why Exhibit at SIIF 2025?
🌍 Gain international visibility & recognition
🤝 Connect with investors & partners
💡 Receive valuable feedback
📢 Global media & publicity exposure
🏆 Compete for prizes & grants
🔥 Inspire others and be inspired
💰 Boost sales & business opportunities

📅 Date: 3–6 December 2025
📍 Location: COEX Exhibition Hall, Seoul, Korea

🚀 Don’t wait—registration is still open. Secure your spot today!

If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, or creative mind with a groundbreaking idea, this is your chance to shine!

📄 Download the SIIF 2025 Application Form here and submit to siif.mymars@gmail.com :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16cGUs2sHhNRPWLyHxrfKEgd7cSZPd6eh?usp=sharing

🚀 Register Now!!

15/09/2025

Selamat Hari Malaysia 2025! Teruskan bersatu, teruskan maju, dan teruskan membuat Malaysia bangga. Menjulang tradisi, mendepani kemodenan. Malaysia terus unggul di persada dunia.

15/09/2025

Tahniah Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia

JAKARTA: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) terus membuktikan keupayaan inovatifnya di pentas antarabangsa apabila meraih satu pingat emas, satu gangsa dan satu Anugerah Khas Antarabangsa pada I…

15/09/2025

🌟 PROUD MOMENT FOR MALAYSIA & FRIM! 🌟

We are excited to share a special message from Dr. Nurhanan Murni Yunos (), Senior Research Officer at Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), whose innovation, "SEEL30: An Active Ingredient with Anti-Cancer and Anti-Fatigue Potential", proudly brought home:

🏆 Most Commercially Viable Product Award (with a cash prize of 1 Million IDR)
🥇 Gold Award
🇰🇷 Special Award by Korea Invention Promotion Association

at Indonesia Inventors Day (IID) 2025 in Jakarta! 🎉

In her speech, Dr. Hanan expressed her heartfelt thanks to MARS as the coordinator, Director General and Deputy Director Generals (Operational & Research) of FRIM, the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability, ICD - Innovation & Commercialisation Division, Natural Products Division, all team members and directors who supported her journey. 🙏

Congratulations to Dr. Hanan & Team FRIM for this outstanding achievement and for proudly flying the Malaysian flag on the global stage. 🇲🇾✨

14/09/2025

🇲🇾 MALAYSIA AT IID 2025 – IT’S A WRAP! 🎉
10 teams, 6 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, 8 Special Awards – Malaysia shone bright in Jakarta! 🌟

Thank you and Congratulations everyone!

Malaysia Boleh!

14/09/2025

🇲🇾 MALAYSIA SHINES AT INDONESIA INVENTORS DAY 2025! 🌟

Indonesia Inventors Day (IID) 2025 has officially wrapped up – and Malaysia made us proud! 🎉

Held at Smesco Exhibition Hall, Jakarta (11–14 September 2025), IID gathered 586 inventions from 21 countries – a true global stage for creativity and innovation.

This year, MARS successfully coordinated 10 Malaysian inventions, and we are thrilled to share the results:

🥇 Gold Awards – 6
🥈 Silver Awards – 2
🥉 Bronze Awards – 2
🏆 Special Awards – 8 (from 🇰🇷 Korea, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇦🇪 UAE, 🇫🇷 France)
✨ Most Commercially Viable Product Award by INNOPA

🥇 GOLD AWARD (6)

1️⃣ Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
🏆 Special Award Korea
🏆 Most Commercially Viable Product Award by INNOPA
Invention: Seel30: An Active Ingredient with Anti-Cancer and Anti-Fatigue Potentials
Team: Dr. Nurhanan Murni Yunos, Nor Datiakma Mat Amin, Nor Jannah Sallehudin, Dr. Zamree Md Shah, Noor Rasyila Mohd Noor, Dr. Fauziah Abdullah, Mohd Shahidan Mohd Arshad, Dr. Mohd Kamal Nik Hassan, Chee Beng Jin, Nursabrina Najwa Salimin

2️⃣ Langkawi Tourism Academy @ Kolej Komuniti Langkawi
🏆 Special Award Korea
Invention: Green Practice: Coffee Bean Charcoal (Arabiko)
Team: Muhammad Syafiq Bin Ahmad Bukhari, Izzati Firdiana Binti Kamarol Bahrin, Muhammad Farid Bin Rozhan, Siti Fitrika Nora Binti Shaari, Nurul Syazwani Binti Khudzari

3️⃣ CFOST, Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuantan Pahang
🏆 Special Award Thailand
Invention: Deoiling Machine
Team: Ts. Mohd Syafrim Bin Md Ishak (Leader), Zuly Asraf Bin Zulkfli, Kafiza Binti Ahmad Kamaruzzaman

4️⃣ Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
🏆 Special Award Türkiye
Invention: Tinosporexcare: Revolutionary Aqueous Plant-Based Cholesterol Management Solution
Team: Mohd Shahidan Mohamad Arshad, Hasnah Bahari, Khairul Kamilah Abdul Kadir, Zamree Md Shah, Zunoliza Abdullah, Munirah Mohd Fauzi, Fadhilah Zainudin, Mohd Kamal Nik Hasan, Mohd Zaki Abdullah, Farah Fazwa Md Ariff

5️⃣ Ministry of Defence Malaysia (MINDEF) – Malaysian Armed Forces
🏆 Special Award UAE
Invention: Free Energy Water Pump 2.0 (FEWP)
Team: Lt. Kol Mohd Fua’at Bin Mohd Yatim, Mej Ir. Ts. Nazrun Nabill Bin Azlan Shah, Lt. (PKW) Ts. Mohamad Hanafi Bin Salam

6️⃣ Ministry of Defence Malaysia (MINDEF) – Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM)
Invention: Bird Deterrent (Birdie)
Team: Mej Ir Muhammad Waliyuddin Bin Che Azmi (TUDM), Pw U I Mohammad Adli Bin Jamil, Pw U II Mohd Sabrie Bin Samsudin, FsjN Amirul Bin Sharifuddin, FsjN Mohd Shahrul Amin Bin Bahari, FsjN Mohamad Amirul Ashraf Bin Anuar, Sjn U Mohd Faridzuan Bin Fairul Izham, Sjn U Muhammad Rahimi Bin Abd Rahman, Sjn U Sheikh Mahfuz Elley Bin Sheikh Shukor Elley, Sjn U Muhammad Hasnul Bin Umar Rani

🥈 SILVER AWARD (2)

1️⃣ MINDEF – Malaysian Army (TDM)
🏆 Special Award Türkiye
Invention: Portable Socket Tester (PST)
Team: Lt. Kol Mohd Fua’at Bin Mohd Yatim, Lt. (PKW) Muhammad Asyraf Bin Adnan, Lt. (PKW) Ts. Mohamad Hanafi Bin Salam

2️⃣ Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik & Kolej Komuniti
(Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah & Politeknik Ungku Omar)
🏆 Special Award Thailand
Invention: Retect – Smart Monitoring System for Crack Detection in Building Element
Team: Nor Ashikin Binti Marzuki, Syahida Binti Abu Bakar, Nurul Izza Binti Abdul Ghani, Izyan Wahida Binti Zainuddin, Syamsiah Binti Hussin, Norbaiti Adzlina Binti Basharudin

🥉 BRONZE AWARD (2)

1️⃣ MINDEF – Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
🏆 Special Award France
Invention: Smart Radar Alarm System (S-RAM)
Team: Maj Awang Azamree Bin Awang Abu Bakar (RMAF), Maj Muhammad Hafidz Bin Abdul Hamid (RMAF), Lt. Mohammad Khairil Ikhwan Bin Anuar (RMAF), Sgt U Muhammad Shamir Bin Hussain, Sgt U Muhammad Luqman Bin Zulkarnain, Capt Mohammad Izwan Bin Mat Nayan (RMAF)

2️⃣ Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah & Politeknik Seberang Perai
Invention: A Smart Solar-Powered Drying Chamber for Al-Quran Using IoT Sensors
Team: Ahmad Sabri Bin Mohamed, Khairul Azhar Bin Abdul Aziz, Muhd Muslim Bin Abu Bakar, Mohd Hafaif Bin Murad, Imran Bin Ismail

These achievements highlight Malaysia’s ingenuity and dedication to advancing science, technology, and innovation on the international stage.

💐 Congratulations to all winners and teams for bringing glory to Malaysia and showcasing our talent to the world!

12/09/2025

🌏 INDONESIA INVENTORS DAY 2025 – DAY 1 COMPLETED! 🎉

Yesterday marked the successful start of Indonesia Inventors Day (IID) 2025, held at Smesco Exhibition Hall, Jakarta (11–14 September 2025).

IID is an international platform showcasing 586 inventions from 21 countries – a true celebration of creativity and innovation. 🇮🇩✨

This year, Malaysia proudly sent 10 inventions, coordinated by MARS, to represent our nation on the global stage. Here are our participants:

📍 Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah & Politeknik Seberang Perai
💡 A Smart Solar-Powered Drying Chamber For Al-Quran Using IoT Sensors
👥 Ahmad Sabri Bin Mohamed, Khairul Azhar Bin Abdul Aziz, Muhd Muslim Bin Abu Bakar, Mohd Hafaif Bin Murad, Imran Bin Ismail

📍 Langkawi Tourism Academy@Kolej Komuniti Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
💡 Green Practice: Coffee Bean Charcoal (Arabiko)
👥 Muhammad Syafiq Bin Ahmad Bukhari, Izzati Firdiana Binti Kamarol Bahrin, Muhammad Farid Bin Rozhan, Siti Fitrika Nora Binti Shaari, Nurul Syazwani Binti Khudzari

📍 Center Of Food Science And Technology (CFOST) Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuantan Pahang
💡 Deoiling Machine
👥 Ts Mohd Syafrim Bin Md Ishak (Leader), Zuly Asraf Bin Zulkfli, Kafiza Binti Ahmad Kamaruzzaman

📍 Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
💡 Tinosporexcare: Revolutionary Aqueous Plant-Based Cholesterol Management Solution
👥 Mohd Shahidan Mohamad Arshad, Hasnah Bahari, Khairul Kamilah Abdul Kadir, Zamree Md Shah, Zunoliza Abdullah, Munirah Mohd Fauzi, Fadhilah Zainudin, Mohd Kamal Nik Hasan, Mohd Zaki Abdullah, Farah Fazwa Md Ariff

📍 Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
💡 Seel30: An Active Ingredient With Anti-Cancer And Anti-Fatigue Potentials
👥 Dr Nurhanan Murni Yunos, Nor Datiakma Mat Amin, Nor Jannah Sallehudin, Dr Zamree Md Shah, Noor Rasyila Mohd Noor, Dr Fauziah Abdullah, Mohd Shahidan Mohd Arshad, Dr Mohd Kamal Nik Hassan, Chee Beng Jin, Nursabrina Najwa Salimin

📍 Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik Dan Kolej Komuniti Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah & Politeknik Ungku Omar
💡 Retect-Smart Monitoring System For Crack Detection In Building Element
👥 Nor Ashikin Binti Marzuki, Syahida Binti Abu Bakar, Nurul Izza Binti Abdul Ghani, Izyan Wahida Binti Zainuddin, Syamsiah Binti Hussin, Norbaiti Adzlina Binti Basharudin

📍 MINDEF (TDM)
💡 Portable Socket Tester (PST)
👥 Lt Kol Mohd Fua’at Bin Mohd Yatim, Lt (PKW) Muhammad Asyraf Bin Adnan

📍 MINDEF (TDM)
💡 Free Energy Water Pump 2.0 (FEWP)
👥 Lt Kol Mohd Fua’at Bin Mohd Yatim, Kapt Ir. Ts. Nazrun Nabill Bin Azlan Shah

📍 MINDEF (TUDM)
💡 Smart Radar Alarm System (S-RAM)
👥 Maj Awang Azamree Bin Awang Abu Bakar RMAF, Maj Muhammad Hafidz Bin Abdul Hamid RMAF, Lt Mohammad Khairil Ikhwan Bin Anuar RMAF, Sgt U Muhammad Shamir Bin Hussain, Sgt U Muhammad Luqman Bin Zulkarnain, Capt Mohammad Izwan Bin Mat Nayan RMAF

📍 MINDEF (TUDM)
💡 Bird Deterrent (Birdie)
👥 Mej Ir Muhammad Waliyuddin Bin Che Azmi TUDM, Pw U I Mohammad Adli Bin Jamil, Pw U II Mohd Sabrie Bin Samsudin, FsjN Amirul Bin Sharifuddin, FsjN Mohd Shahrul Amin Bin Bahari, FsjN Mohamad Amirul Ashraf Bin Anuar, Sjn U Mohd Faridzuan Bin Fairul Izham, Sjn U Muhammad Rahimi Bin Abd Rahman, Sjn U Sheikh Mahfuz Elley Bin Sheikh Shukor Elley, Sjn U Muhammad Hasnul Bin Umar Rani

💪🇲🇾 Well done to all Malaysian innovators for a strong start on Day 1! Let’s continue to shine and bring home success for Malaysia. ✨

11/09/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐈𝐔𝐈𝐂𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) is a global-level innovation competition organized by Student Development Centre of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), in conjunction with the Hussein Innovation and Talent Symposium 2025.
IUIC2025 fosters healthy competition and collaborative engagement among undergraduates by offering them an opportunity to showcase their creativity and ingenuity through poster presentations on an international stage. The competition is open to students from public and private universities, polytechnics, community colleges and vocational institutions across Malaysia, as well as participants from international institutions and UTHM’s global strategic partners.

IUIC2025 is proud to be supported by its strategic partners: Universiti Bengkulu, Indonesia
Makerspace@UTHM
Malaysia Association of Research Scientists (MARS)
IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC) Malaysia Chapter
IEEE Computer Society (CS) Malaysia Chapter
IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) Malaysia Chapter

Theme: “Nurturing Youth Potential Through Creative Innovation”

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Event Date : 28 - 30 October 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
Venue : Dewan Sultan Ibrahim (DSI), UTHM
(Face-to-face event)

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://bit.ly/IUIC2025

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞:
· RM120 per entry (Local participants)
· USD 50 per entry (International participants)
· RM150 per entry (Industry exhibitors)

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧:
· Special Awards
· Best of The Best Award
· Best Presentation Award
· Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
· Registration Deadline : 30 September 2025
· Acceptance Notification : 6 October 2025
· Exhibition Date : 28 - 29 October 2025
· Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony : 30 October 2025

For further inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Mohamad Faeez Bin Mohd Denan
(Emel: iuic.uthm@gmail.com, tel: 019-6171822)
Dr. Radzi Bin Ambar
(Emel: iuic.uthm@gmail.com, tel: 011-10657858)

07/09/2025

Malaysian Association of Research Scientists sebagai rakan strategik bagi Majlis Anugerah Inovasi Nuklear Kebangsaan 2025 dianjurkan oleh Agensi Nuklear Malaysia

Tahniah diucapkan kepada pemenang Anugerah Khas MARS, Prof. Dr. Suhairul Hashim daripada Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) dengan projek inovasi bertajuk Wireless Transmission System for Radiation Portal Monitoring (MyRPM) – Malaysia’s First ANSI-Compliant Radiation Portal Monitor.

05/09/2025

🌙 Selamat Menyambut Maulidur Rasul 1447H / 2025M 🌙

Sesungguhnya kelahiran Nabi Muhammad ﷺ membawa sinar rahmat dan hidayah untuk seluruh alam. Sempena hari yang penuh keberkatan ini, marilah kita memperkukuh ukhuwah, memperbanyakkan selawat, dan meneladani akhlak Rasulullah ﷺ dalam setiap aspek kehidupan.

اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين