Miri set for new role in global biodiversity research
MIRI: A landmark collaboration between China’s Fudan University, the Sarawak Government, and the private sector is set to transform an iconic building here into a global hub for biodiversity and medical heritage here. The upcoming Fudan University Biodiversity Museum will be housed in the city’s former council building in the heart of the city. Professor […]
Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute garners global recognition
SARAWAK Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) has achieved remarkable milestones by representing Malaysia in several international research collaborations. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn highlighted TROPI’s involvement in the Soil Biodiversity Observation Network (BON) Research Project, in collaboration with the University of Leipzig, Germany. “This global initiative aims […]
Curtin Malaysia team gains insight into microalgae technology
MIRI: A team from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) comprising researchers and a postgraduate research student recently attended a microalgae cultivation and application workshop at the Institute of Oceanography and Environment (Inos), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). The members comprised Associate Professor John Lau, Dr Lau Shiew Wei and Dr Evelyn Chiong from the Department of […]
Sarawak, Japan to collaborate on biodiversity research
KUCHING: The state government will work together with Japan International Corporation (Jica) and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) on biodiversity research at protected areas in Sarawak under Jica’s Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (Satreps). In a statement from Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), it said the Japanese government will provide funds and […]