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
Past, Present and Future of Soil Science in Malaysia | The 50th Anniversary
Greetings! The Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) is proud to announce our 50th Year Anniversary Grand Celebration!
We cordially invite you to join our online forum which will be inaugurated by the Deputy Ministry Agriculture and Food Industries II (MAFI), YB Dato’ Haji Che Abdullah bin Mat Nawi.
Date: 2nd April 2021 (Friday)
Time: 9.00 am Local Time (+8 GMT)
Topic: Past, Present, and Future of Soil Science in Malaysia
Platform: Zoom
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nfgkrFtgTemRrofRF8dXjg
Zoom ID: 835 1114 4372
Passcode: msss50year
Forum Panelist:
- Prof Dr Shamsuddin Jusop
- Dr Paramananthan Selliah
- Dr Ghulam Mohammed Hashim
- Dr Hj Zin Zawawi Zakaria
Open for the public
E-certificate will be given
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
22nd—26th August 2022
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur
ESAFS2021
The 15th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies
22nd—26th August 2022
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur