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.

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)