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
The Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee
Date: 2nd March 2021
Time: 2.00 pm MYT (+8 GMT)
Platform: Zoom
Webinar ID: 815 8258 6274
Webinar Passcode: msss50year
The Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee
MSSS will be hosting a webinar session to celebrate the launching of our 50th anniversary celebration month.
The webinar will be officiated by the Director General of the Department of Agriculture Malaysia, Datuk Mohd Nasir Warris followed by a talk by our distinguished MSSS Fellow and Past President, Dr. Mohd Khanif Yusop.
Please join us in the launching of the celebration month. Everyone is invited!
Date: 2nd March 2021
Time: 2.00 pm MYT (+8 GMT)
Platform: Zoom
Webinar ID: 815 8258 6274
Webinar Passcode: msss50year
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7VSGTDQ3SgipSf8w2d6wSg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
SOIL FAMILIARISATION TOUR 2021
South Kelantan
(Calcareous Soil & Inland Soil)
Soil Familiarisation Tour 2021
South Kelantan
(Calcareous Soil & Inland Soil)
Limited to 30 participants only
ESAFS2021
The 15th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies
15th—19th November 2021
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur
ESAFS2021
The 15th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies
15th—19th November 2021
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur