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 2019/2020
| President | Dr. Rosazlin Abdullah |
| Immediate Past President | Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak |
| Vice President (Pen. Malaysia) | Dr. Jeyanny Vijayanathan |
| Vice President (Sarawak) | Dr. Wan Asrina Wan Yahaya |
| Vice President (Sabah) | Mr. Abdullah Abdul Rahman |
| Hon. Secretary | Dr. Daljit Singh A/L Karam Singh |
| Hon. Treasurer | Dr. Ali Tan Kee Zuan |
| Hon. Asst. Treasurer | Mr. Muhammad Zamir bin Abdul Rasid |
| Members | Prof. Dr. Ahmed Osumanu Haruna Dr. Christopher Teh Boon Sung Dr. Vijiandran Juva Rajah Dr. Nur Qursyna Boll Kassim |
| Co-Opted Members | Dr. Mohd Rizal Ariffin |
| Hon. Auditors | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halimi Mohd Saud Mrs. Norziana Zin Zawawi |
| MJSS Chief Editor | Dr. Samsuri Abd Wahid |
| MJSS Managing Editor | Dr. Daljit Singh A/L Karam Singh |