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AWARD RECIPIENT FOR 2011 - PROFESSOR YUAN LONGPING Professor Yuan LongPing, known as ‘Father of Hybrid Rice’ was born on 7 Septembe...
Asia Young Scientists KL Forum 2012 The Asia Young Scientist Kuala Lumpur Forum is proposed to create opportunities ...
Announcement of Winner 2011 MSA Professor Yuan LongPing has won the 2011 Mahathir Science Award for his outstand...
2011 Mahathir Science Award Presentation Ceremony Each year, the Mahathir Science Award Foundation bestows the prestigious Mahathi...
Public Lecture Professor Yuan LongPing the 2011 Mahathir Science Awardee“in recognition of his ...

About MSA

The Mahathir Science Award is bestowed on any scientists, institutions or organization worldwide in recognition of contributions and innovations towards solving problems in the tropics through science and technology and to be awarded to the most deserving based on merit.

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Nominations

This Award will be given to researchers who have made internationally recognised breakthroughs in pioneering tropical research in the following fields:

  • Tropical Medicine
  • Tropical Agriculture
  • Tropical Architecture and Engineering
  • Tropical Natural Resources

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Prize

One Award will be conferred each year covering any of the four fields. The Award carries a cash prize of RM 100,000.00, a gold medal and a certificate.

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