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.

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 2022/2023

Immediate Past President	Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak
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)	Dr. Affendy bin Hassan (UMS)
Hon. Secretary	Dr. Adibah Mohd Amin (UPM)
Asst. Hon. Secretary	Dr. Norliyana Zin Zawawi (MPOB)
Hon. Treasurer	Dr. Ali Tan Kee Zuan (UPM)
Hon. Asst. Treasurer	Dr. V Jeyanny Vijayanathan (FRIM)
Members	Dr. Vijiandran Juva Rajah (UP) Ms. Intan Nadhirah Masri (MARDI) Dr. Liew Yew Ann (AAR) Mr. Mohd Taufik Mohd Yusuff (DOA)
Co_Opted Member	Muhammad Zamir Abdul Rasid (MARDI) Dr. Khairun Nisa Kamarudin (UiTM)
Hon. Auditors	Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Mokhatar (UPM) Ms. Siti Norhairose Azlin bt Ahmad (DOA)