Introduction
Persatuan Pegawai Sains Malaysia (PPSM) was established as a professional body representing and supporting science officers serving various government ministries and agencies in Malaysia. PPSM has been dedicated to advancing the role of science officers in driving innovation, research, and development across multiple fields, including healthcare, environmental science, and technology.
Our mission is to create a robust network for collaboration, provide platforms for professional growth, and ensure that our members' contributions are recognized and celebrated. Over the years, PPSM has been at the forefront of advocating for the interests of science officers, promoting knowledge sharing, and nurturing excellence in the scientific community. Through initiatives like this webpage, we continue to empower our members and solidify their vital role in nation-building through science and innovation.
✨ Congratulations to All Science Officers ✨
Persatuan Pegawai Sains Malaysia (PPSM) extends our heartfelt congratulations to all Science Officers for your outstanding achievements and continued dedication to advancing the profession. Your contributions play a vital role in driving scientific excellence, innovation, and integrity across Malaysia. We celebrate your commitment and the positive impact you have made in the field. Keep up the great work as we move forward together in elevating our profession to greater heights!
Fariza Wan Abdullah
Science Officer C13
Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM)
Contact: fariza@jsm.gov.my
Achievements:
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International Trainer/Speaker, APAC Evaluator (auditor) in the Philippines and Vietnam.
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Trainer/Speaker for ISO 15189 and OECD GLP Principle in India, Brunei, Sri Lanka, and APEC Peru.
Amy Zuria Binti Abdul Ajid
Science Officer C12
Pusat Pengurusan Makmal Universiti,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: amyzuria@utm.my
Achievement:
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Innovation: FRIMS – Fumehood Rapid Inspection Monitoring System. Konvensyen Kumpulan Inovatif Kreatif (KIK), Universiti Awam 2024, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah.
ChM Dr. Salina Binti Hisham
Science Officer C10 (Forensic)
Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang
Contact: salinahisham@gmail.com
Achievements:
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High-impact publications (Q1/Q2): (https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2331527), (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2024.102500), (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10569-0), (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-024-03386-x).
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Paper presenter at international level (Discriminant models for sex estimation from maximum cranial length and breadth in a Malaysian population. International Convention of Forensic Medicine and Sciences 2024 [Third Prize for Oral Presentation], (The impact of a refresher course in forensic anthropology on forensic scientists’ knowledge level: pre-test/post-test. International Convention of Forensic Medicine and Sciences 2024).
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Paper presenter at national level (Sex estimation using post-mortem computed tomographic images of the clavicle in a Malaysian population. Selangor Research Day [Consolation Prize].)
Siti Noor Aisyah binti Md Hussin
Science Officer C10 (Microbiology)
Makmal Kesihatan Awam Johor Bahru
Contact: snooraisyah@moh.gov.my
Achievement:
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Innovation. CT-Trans (Container Transportation System), 2nd International Laboratory Innovation Seminar (NALIS) 2024, 6-7 Mei 2024, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. Gold Medal, Best E-Poster.
Kumuthamalar Sangaran
Science Officer C9
(Microbiology)
Makmal Kesihatan Awam Kebangsaan
Contact: s.kumuthamalar@gmail.com
Achievement:
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High impact publication (Q1/Q2); Malaria Journal (BioMedCentral) - Knowledge, attitude and practice levels regarding malaria among the Semai sub-ethnic indigenous Orang Asli communities in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia: a stepping stone towards the prevention of human malaria re-establishment (https://malariajournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12936-024-05095-7).
Dr. Rozi Hanisa Binti Musa
Science Officer C13 (Biochemistry)
National Blood Center
Contact: rozihanisa@moh.gov.my
Achievements:
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High-impact publication (Q1/Q2): Mapping red blood cell phenotypes in Malaysia: A tool to overcome transfusion challenges for providing phenotype blood. Asian Journal of Transfusion Science. 1st Author Published: 11-05-2023) (10.4103/ajts.ajts_104_22).
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R&D Activity: Peringkat Akhir, Anugerah Inovasi, Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
2023, (Process Category)
Consolation Prize - Head of Group. -
Paper presenter at the international level (Screening for del Phenotype in RhD Negative Among Donors in National Blood Centre, Malaysia, at the 38th ISBT Barcelona: 23-27/6/2024) (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vox.13652).
Ts Dr Idris Bin Zulkifle
Science Officer C10
UKM, Bangi
Contact: idriszulkifle@gmail.com
Achievements:
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R&D Activity; Inovasi Pembangunan Sistem Pengering Pam Haba daripada Sisa E-Waste.
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Gold Award, STEMADANI Innovation Competition 2024, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
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Silver Award in Innovation Day, PPAL 4.0, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
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Establish a collaboration UKM- UPM Cawangan Bintulu bagi Pengeringan Lada Hitam.
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Two presentations: Pengeringan Lada Hitam menggunakan Sistem Pam Haba daripada Sisa E-Waste in 32nd Regional Conference on Solid State Science and Technology 2024, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
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One presentation on Pengeringan Lada Hitam menggunakan Sistem Pam Haba daripada Sisa E-Waste in Physical and Integrated Sciences Conference 2024 (PISCON 2024), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
ChM. Nurzuhrah Binti Hassan
Science Officer C10
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Contact: zuhrah@umt.edu.my
Achievement:
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Paper presenter at international level (The 3rd & 5th International Conference on Tropical Resources and Sustainable Sciences (CTReSS 5.0), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Oral Presenter).
Hazimin Safiq Bin Mohd Mahsop
Science Officer C10
Atta-Ur-Rahman Institute for Natural Product Discovery,
UiTM Puncak Alam Campus
Contact: hazimin957@uitm.edu.my
Achievement:
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Paper presenter at national level in (National Biotechnology Symposium 2024, 19-20 Nov 2024, titled: Characterization of Two New Pyranoanthraquinones, Rennellianone A and B Using LCMS with an Orbitrap mass spectrometer and high resolution NMR spectroscopy).
Nor Azimah Binti Ismail
Science Officer C9
Pusat Terapi Sel, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz.
Contact: hamizaron@hctm.ukm.edu.my
Achievements:
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10 high-impact publications (Q1/ Q2): (10.1002/14651858.CD011742.pub3.), (10.1002/14651858.CD010747.pub2.), (10.1002/14651858.CD010747.), (10.1089/scd.2014.0123.), (10.1016/j.jcyt.2016.03.020), (10.1016/j.jcyt.2021.03.005), Clinical Trial Research and two books.
Ts Ameran Bin Saiman
Science Officer C13
Kolej Pengajian Kejuruteraan Universiti Teknologi MARA.
Contact: ameransaiman@gmail.com
Achievement:
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Paper presenter at international level (An Investigation on the Utilization of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) in Risk Management of Occupational Safety and Health in Malaysian Manufacturing Industries at the 5th International Conference on Advanced Engineering Technologies (ICADET 2024).
Ts Ku Shaidaton Akmar Binti Ku Bakar
Science Officer C12 (Physics)
Hospital Umum Sarawak
Contact: ku_shaidaton@moh.gov.my
Achievement:
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Paper presenter at international level (Germanium-Doped Silica Optical Fibre as Dose Mapper and Indicator in Blood Irradiation QA, Winner of Best Oral Presenter Award at the 13th International Seminar on Medical Physics 2024).
Ts Dr Angeli Ambayya
Science Officer C10
Hospital Ampang
Contact: angeli.ambayya@moh.gov.my
Achievement:
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Invited Speaker by the Korean Society of Haematology, title: Advancement in leukaemia diagnostics: The role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in acute myeloid leukaemia in Malaysia (2024 Korean Society of Haematology International Conference, Seoul, South Korea).
Nur Hazlinda Binti Khalidi
Science Officer C10 (Biochemistry)
Bahagian Perkembangan Perubatan, KKM Putrajaya
Contact: hazlinda.khalidi@moh.gov.my
Achievement :
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Outstanding poster presentation (Breath test: Point of care for Tuberculosis. How effective?, 4th International Conference on Medical Science Technology 2024).
