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
| Immediate Past President | Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak |
| President | Dr Rosazlin Abdullah (UM) |
| Vice President (Pen. Malaysia) | Dr . V Jeyanny Vijayanathan (FRIM) |
| Vice President (Sarawak) | Dr Wan Asrina Wan Yahya (UPMKB) |
| Vice President (Sabah) | TBA |
| Hon. Secretary | Dr Adibah Mohd Amin (UPM) |
| Asst. Hon. Secretary | Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman (UPM) |
| Hon. Treasurer | Dr Ali Tan Kee Zuan (UPM) |
| Hon. Asst. Treasurer | Mr. Muhammad Zamir Abdul Rasid (MARDI) |
| Members | Dr Vijiandran Juva Rajah (UP) Dr. Norliyana Zin Zawawi (MPOB) Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Mokhatar (UPM) Ms Intan Nadhirah Masri (MARDI) |
| Co_Opted Member | Mohd Zamani Safie (DOA) |
| Hon. Auditors | Mr. Khairun Naim Mulana (Behn Meyer) Mr. Wan Mohd Rusydan Wan Ibrahim (DOA) |
Upcoming Events
World Soil Day 2021 | Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture
World Soil Day 2021 | Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture
Date: 6th December 2021 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks by YB. Dr. Nik Muhammad Zawawi bin Haji Salleh
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries II
Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Rosazlin binti Abdullah
President MSSS
Moderator Dr. Wan Asrina binti Wan Yahaya
Vice President MSSS
WEBINAR PANELISTS
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Tn. Syed Abdul Bari bin Syed Othman | Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI)
National Agrofood Policy 2.0: Towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Food Systems -
Tn. Haji Noranizam bin Mohd. Sahil | Department of Agriculture (DOA)
Soil Salinity: Reality in Malaysia -
En. Shamsol Nidzam bin Abdul Rashid | Sime Darby Plantation Berhad
Managing Soil Salinity in Oil Palm Plantation: Sime Darby's Experience -
Pn. Syarifah Noor Irma Suryani binti Syd Ahmad | FELCRA Berhad
Enhancement in Soil Management for Optimizing Rice Production: FELCRA Berhad Experience
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