It is with sincere regret that we must announce the postponement of the 2023 Mahathir Science Award. Due to unforeseen circumstances and challenges beyond our control, the Foundation has made the difficult decision to carry forward the 2023 Mahathir Science Award to the 2024 Mahathir Science Award session. We understand the anticipation and excitement…
On 2 February 2023, the Mahathir Science Award Foundation collaborated with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), in organising MSA Laureate Prof. Sir Alimuddin Zumla’s Public Lecture and Joint-Intellectual Discourse. Due to the covid-19 restrictions and tight schedules, the Foundation is finally holding this event after 2 years since the 11th Mahathir Science Award…
KUALA LUMPUR, 31st October 2022 – The Advanced Biotechnology and Breeding Centre (ABBC), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), is the recipient of the 2022 Mahathir Science Award. ABBC won the Award in the Tropical Natural Resources category in recognition of its foresightedness in prospecting oil palm germplasms that have become an essential resource in driving…
Credit to Academy of Sciences Malaysia (Facebook) Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), provided a platform on 18 October 2022 for the nation’s top thought leaders to share their insights on strengthening the National Planetary Health Action Plan. The hybrid forum was an engaging series of discussions on Planetary Health between the esteemed panellists, who covered…
This essay was written by Hanis Sofea Binti Shaharizan who is currently a student at Sekolah Menengah Sains Pasir Puteh. Her essay was selected as the 3rd place winner of Bahasa Melayu category of the 2022 Science for Youth Global Essay Competition held by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation. In this competition, participants were asked, “How can…
This essay was written by Muhammad Dannish Lian bin Harrisson Amat who is currently a student at Sekolah Menengah Sains Kuching Sarawak. His essay was selected as the 3rd place winner of English category of the 2022 Science for Youth Global Essay Competition held by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation. In this competition, participants were asked, “How…
This essay was written by Nurul Aida Najihah Binti Mohd Rostam who is currently a student at SMK Tanah Merah 1. Her essay was selected as the 2nd place winner of Bahasa Melayu category of the 2022 Science for Youth Global Essay Competition held by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation. In this competition, participants were asked,…
This essay was written by Joel Chew Sheng Cheng who is currently a student at SMJK Chung Hwa Tenom. His essay was selected as the 2nd place winner of English category of the 2022 Science for Youth Global Essay Competition held by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation. In this competition, participants were asked, “How can science and…
This essay was written by Lee Hui Ming who is currently a student at SMJK Chan Wa Seremban. Her essay was selected as the 1st place winner of Bahasa Melayu category of the 2022 Science for Youth Global Essay Competition held by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation. In this competition, participants were asked, “How can science and…
This essay was written by Octavius Ete Tan Zhy Lam who is currently a student at Carnegie Mellon University (previously he studied at the Australian International School Malaysia). His essay was selected as the 1st place winner of English category of the 2022 Science for Youth Global Essay Competition held by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation. In…