Malaysian Society of Soil Science

Soil is Life

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.

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 2024/2026

Immediate Past President Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak (UPM)
President Dr. Rosazlin Abdullah (UM)
Vice President (Pen. Malaysia) Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman (UPM)
Vice President (Sarawak) Dr. Wan Asrina Wan Yahya (UPMKB)
Vice President (Sabah) Mr. Jutom Ongkosing (DOA)
Hon. Secretary Dr. Adibah Mohd Amin (UPM)
Asst. Hon. Secretary Dr. Amirah Alias (UMT)
Hon. Treasurer Dr. Ali Tan Kee Zuan (UPM)
Hon. Asst. Treasurer Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Bin Mokhatar (UPM)
Members Dr. Vijiandran Juva Rajah (UPB)
Dr. V Jeyanny Vijayanathan (FRIM)
Dr. Liew Yew Ann (AAR)
Dr. Norliyana Zin Zawawi (MPOB)
Hon. Auditors Dr. Latifah Omar (UPMKB)
Mr. Muhammad Zamir Abdul Rasid (MARDI)

Upcoming Events

MSSS Postgraduate Thesis Award

International Soil Science Conference 2024

Cultivating Earth's Future: Nurturing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture

Call for Papers
(FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT)

We are pleased to announce that Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) in collaboration with Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM will organize the International Soil Science Conference 2024. The details were as follow:

Date: 14th—16th May 2024

Venue: Swiss-Belhotel, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Important Dates:

  • Early Bird Registration: 1st February 2024
  • Open for Abstract Submission: 15th September 2023
  • Closing Date of Abstract Submission: 15th February 2024
  • Registration Dateline: 15th February 2024
  • Registration Link: https://forms.gle/mNXRARyWBjTdcuv86
  • Inquiries can be submitted to the Secretariat SOILS 2023 at 2024soils@gmail.com

We hope that you will join us at SOILS 2024 and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with soil science experts and researchers.

We are looking forward to receiving your submissions to the SOILS 2024.

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