Malaysian Society of Soil Science

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.

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 2016/2017

President	Dr. Wan Rasidah Abdul Kadir (FRIM)
Vice President	Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak (UPM)
Vice President (Sarawak)	Dr. Wan Asrina Wan Yahaya (UPM, Bintulu Campus, Sarawak)
Vice President (Sabah)	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Normah Awang Besar (UMS)
Hon. Secretary	Dr. Rosazlin Abdullah (UM)
Hon. Asst. Secretary	Dr. Ali Tan Kee Zuan (UPM)
Hon. Treasurer	Dr. Tan Ngai Paing (UPM)
Hon. Asst. Treasurer	Dr. Liew Yew Ann (AAR)
Members	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Radziah Othman (UPM) Mr. Vijiandran Juva Rajah (UPB) Mr. Pupathy Uthrapathy Thandapani (Sime Darby) Mr. Wong Mum Keng (FGV)
Co-Opted Members	Mr. Ngab Dollah Salam (DOA, Sarawak) Mohamad Fakhri Ishak (FRIM)
Hon. Auditors	Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hanafi Musa (UPM) Dr. Wan Zaliha Wan Sembok (UMT)
Chief Editor MJSS	Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak (UPM)
Chief Editor MSSS Newsletter	Dr. Jeyanny Vijayanathan (FRIM)