About Us
We are a non-government organisation (NGO) in Malaysia to promote the study of science within the context of agriculture and to champion environmental stewardship. Inaugurated on April 2, 1971 with 26 founding members, we have since grown into a full-fledged professional entity, having a membership of over 600. Our members include professionals working in both the public and private sectors, within and outside Malaysia.
The organisation also in close collaboration with Department of Land Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Click here to find out more.
Our Objectives
- To promote the study of soil science and to create public awareness on the importance of soil conservation within the context of sustainable land management.
- To review areas of soil study relevant for national development.
- To disburse small grants to needy students and to members attending seminars.
MSSS Management Committee 2020/2021
| President | Dr Rosazlin Abdullah (UM) |
| Immediate Past President | Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak |
| Vice President (Pen. Malaysia) | Dr . V Jeyanny Vijayanathan (FRIM) |
| Vice President (Sarawak) | Dr Wan Asrina Wan Yahya (UPMKB) |
| Vice President (Sabah) | Mr Abdullah Abd Rahman (Sime Darby) |
| Hon. Secretary | Mr. Muhammad Zamir Abdul Rasid (MARDI) |
| Asst. Hon. Secretary | Dr. Norliyana Zin Zawawi (MPOB) |
| Hon. Treasurer | Dr Ali Tan Kee Zuan (UPM) |
| Hon. Asst. Treasurer | Dr Adibah Mohd Amin (UPM) |
| Members | Dr Vijiandran Juva Rajah (UP) Mr. Khairun Naim Mulana (Behn Meyer) Dr. Mohd Firdaus Sulaiman (UPM) Mohamad Fakhri Ishak (FRIM) |
| Hon. Auditors | Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Mokhatar (UPM) Dr. Syaharudin Zaibon (UPM) |
Upcoming Events
Salam sejahtera/ Greetings!
The International Foundation of Science (IFS) collaborative research grant team is proud to present an International Webinar on Estimating Net Ecosystem Production in Tropical Forests of Malaysia and Thailand in conjunction with World Earth Day, 22nd April 2021. This event is duly organized by Forest Research Institute of Malaysia & Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand and supported by the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS). We cordially invite you to join our webinar. Details given as below
Date: 22nd April 2021 (Thursday)
Moderator: Dr. Kho Lip Khoon | Malaysia Palm Oil Board
Time: 9.30 am Local Time (+8 GMT)
Topic: Estimating Net Ecosystem Production in Tropical Forests of Malaysia and Thailand
Forum Panelist:
- Dr. Phongthep Hanpattanakit | Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
- Mr. Afzanizam Muda | Forest Research Institute Malaysia
- Dr. Jeyanny Vijayanathan | Forest Research Institute Malaysia
REGISTER NOW: Google Form link : https://forms.gle/wEBks3z21ft23uqv5
Platform: Zoom
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84314898418?pwd=OEtVcHhIalhWVFI0VUZOVkVwTmxZZz09
Zoom ID: 843 1489 8418
Passcode: 557870Open for the public
E-certificate will be given! Mark your calendar!
International Webinar on Estimating Net Ecosystem Production in Tropical Forests of Malaysia and Thailand
Salam sejahtera/ Greetings!
The International Foundation of Science (IFS) collaborative research grant team is proud to present an International Webinar on Estimating Net Ecosystem Production in Tropical Forests of Malaysia and Thailand in conjunction with World Earth Day, 22nd April 2021. This event is duly organized by Forest Research Institute of Malaysia & Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand and supported by the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS). We cordially invite you to join our webinar. Details given as below
Date: 22nd April 2021 (Thursday)
Time: 9.30 am Local Time (+8 GMT)
Topic: Estimating Net Ecosystem Production in Tropical Forests of Malaysia and Thailand
Forum Panelist:
- Dr. Phongthep Hanpattanakit | Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
- Mr. Afzanizam Muda | Forest Research Institute Malaysia
- Dr. Jeyanny Vijayanathan | Forest Research Institute Malaysia
REGISTER NOW: Google Form link : https://forms.gle/wEBks3z21ft23uqv5
Platform: Zoom
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84314898418?pwd=OEtVcHhIalhWVFI0VUZOVkVwTmxZZz09
Zoom ID: 843 1489 8418
Passcode: 557870
Open for the public
E-certificate will be given! Mark your calendar!
ESAFS2022
The 15th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies
22nd—26th August 2022
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur
ESAFS2022
The 15th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies
22nd—26th August 2022
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur