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
Tree Planting @UCYP
4th December 2020
08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
UCYP Main Campus, TG Lumpur
Tree Planting @ UCYP
Tree Planting @UCYP
World Soil Day 2020 “Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity” aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness and encouraging governments, organizations, communities and individuals around the world to commit to proactively improving soil health.
For information, Faculty of Agrotechnology UCYP in collaboration with Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) will be organizing the “Tree Planting @UCYP; Green Campus for Sustainable Biodiversity” initiative in conjunction with World Soil Day 2020 on 4th December 2020 at Main Campus UCYP.
Small actions matter!
Get involved in the #WorldSoilDay on 5th December 2020 by organizing an event. ‘Everyone can make a difference’
Let's celebrate World Soil Day 2020 together and spread awareness of the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
MSSS Webinar — World Soil Day 2020
7th December 2020
9AM - 12PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386974521?pwd=YkEwRnUwbUU4UXNJakdvcFdpSVlFdz09
Meeting ID: 813 8697 4521
Passcode: MSSS2020
Let’s Celeberate World Soil Day 2020!
We cordially invite you to join our upcoming live Webinar in conjunction with World Soil Day 2020 and its campaign “Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity”.
Topic: MSSS Webinar World Soil Day 2020
Time: Dec 7, 2020 09:00 AM Kuala Lumpur
Organized by Malaysian Society of Soil Science in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Biochar Malaysia Association, Permaculture Association of Malaysia and Malaysian Agroecology Society SRI-Mas
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386974521?pwd=YkEwRnUwbUU4UXNJakdvcFdpSVlFdz09
Meeting ID: 813 8697 4521
Passcode: MSSS2020
Together we spread awareness of the importance of healthy soil and advocate sustainable management of soil resources for existing and future generations.
Open to the public.
Feel free to forward this invitation to any relevant colleagues and enthusiasts.
#SoilisLife #MSSS
SOIL FAMILIARISATION TOUR 2021
2nd & 3rd March 2021
South Kelantan
(Calcareous Soil & Inland Soil)
Soil Familiarisation Tour 2021
2nd & 3rd March 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