Malaysian Society of Soil Science

Soil is Life

Announcement

IUSS Certificate
Certificate - Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) 2025/2026

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 2026/2028

MSSS Management Committee 2026/2028
Immediate Past President Prof. Dr. Che Fauziah Ishak (UPM)
President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosazlin Abdullah (UM)
Vice President (Pen. Malaysia) Dr. Vijiandran Juva Rajah (UPB)
Vice President (Sarawak) Dr. Latifah Omar (UPM Sarawak)
Vice President (Sabah) Ts. Jacqueline Binti Joseph (UiTM Sabah)
Hon. Secretary Intan Nadhirah Masri (MARDI)
Asst. Hon. Secretary Dr. Norliyana Zin Zawawi (MPOB)
Hon. Treasurer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Tan Kee Zuan (UPM)
Hon. Asst. Treasurer Dr. Amirah Alias (UMT)
Committee Members Dr. Liew Yew Ann (AARB)
Dr. Nur Sa’adah Abdul Halim (QIU)
Dr. Izzah Abdul Hamid @ Ghazali
Dr. Yong Soon Kong (UiTM Shah Alam)
Co-opted member Gs. Ts. Wan Mohd Rusydan Wan Ibrahim (DOA)
Auditors Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Mokhatar (UPM)
Dr. Adibah Mohd Amin (UPM)

Upcoming Events

SOILS2027
International Conference of Soil Science

Soil Innovations for Resilient Ecosystem and Sustainable Food Production SOILS2027 International Conference of Soil Science

13th – 15th April 2027

Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak

Conference Subthemes

  • Soil Health and Resilience
  • Climate-Smart and Regenerative Soil Management
  • Sustainable Soil Fertility and Food Security
  • Emerging Technologies in Soil Science
  • Soil Conservation, Restoration and Ecosystem
  • Future of Soil Science Education, Policy, and Global Collaboration
  • Soil Plantation

SOIL in ACTION

Youth Pocket Garden
TikTok Challenge 2026 SOIL in ACTION

Soil Connect Webinar Series

Inspire | Connect | Grow Meet Our 2026 Speakers | Soil Connect

A sincere thank you to all our speakers for supporting this initiative. We look forward to an inspiring year of learning, collaboration, and meaningful discussion through Soil Connect.

Webinar dates as follows:

  • 12th August 2026 @ 2.30PM
    ChM. Dr. V. Jeyanny Vijayanathan (FRIM)
  • 9th September 2026 @ 2.30PM
    Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nur Qursyna Boll Kassim (UiTM)
  • 7th October 2026 @ 2.30PM
    Dr. Nur Azima Busman (MEITD Sarawak)
  • 4th November 2026 @ 2.30PM
    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daljit Singh S/O Karam Singh (UPM)
  • 9th December 2026 @ 2.30PM
    Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Yong Soon Kong (UiTM)

Webinar titles and registration details will be announced progressively throughout the year.

Something Big is Coming…

Grow Smarter. Start with Soil. Something Big Is Coming!