Malaysian Society of Soil Science

Message by the MSSS President

Year 2020, MSSS celebrates its 49^th year as a professional body representing the interest and aspirations of the soil scientists in Malaysia. This year we face the challenges that COVID-19 has placed upon us. In the efforts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia government had…

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Message by the MSSS President

In December 2013, the 68^th session of the UN General Assembly declared 5 December as the World Soil Day. For the year 2019, the theme for World Soil Day is 'Stop soil erosion, Save our future'. It aims at raising awareness on the importance of sustaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being. Soils are an essential and…

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Message by the MSSS President

Year 2019 MSSS celebrate its 48^th year as a professional body representing the interest and aspirations of the soil scientists in Malaysia. SOILS 2019 has just been concluded and on behalf of MSSS and as the Chair of SOILS2019, I wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to Universiti Teknologi Mara, Jasin, Melaka (UiTM) for giving excellent support and contribution as the co-organizer. MSSS are actively involved in the Asian Soil Partnership (ASP) and East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Socieities ESAFS, apart from being…

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Public Talk on World Soil Day 2018

Malaysians need to address the importance of soil conservation as part and means to increase agricultural produce while maintaining a sustainable environment. This was emphasized by former soil scientist from MARDI and fellow of the Malaysian Society of Soil Science, Dr. Ghulam Mohammed Hashim during his public talk in MARDI, Serdang.

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From President’s desk

This year, 2018, the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) is celebrating its 47^th year of existence. First of all, I would like to thank MSSS members for having trust in me to lead and represent the society. I would also like to congratulate the Past President and her management committee for their efforts to put the society in the forefront at the local and regional level, and I, and my management committee will…

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Notice of the 47^th Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 47^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) will be held on the 25^th June 2018, 12.30 pm at Palm Garden Hotel 101 Resort, Putrajaya.

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MSSS president’s 2018 New Year Message

Soil is a priceless and non-renewable resource. It support life on earth. However, this natural resource is always taken for granted particularly in development project and land use change. Fortunately, these global soil issues had recently caught the eyes of UN and FAO with the declaration of World Soil Day on 5^th December and…

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A new study from Northeastern University and nonprofit research organization The Organic Centre (TOC), though, has reached a different conclusion: Soils from organic farms has 26 percent more potential for long-term carbon storage than soils from conventional farms, along with 13 percent more soil organic matter (SOM). Chemist Elham Ghabbour and Geoffrey Davis began by analyzing…

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Recent message from the IUSS President reminds us on the strong link between soil health and global peace. This may sound strange to ordinary people but yes, if soils are degraded, crop productivity will decline then the world will be in crisis if food supplies are in shortage. Our roles as soil scientists is imminent and prominent, to treat unhealthy soils and to…

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In order to improve understanding and knowledge of the officers and staff of the Division of Production Development, Malaysian Rubber Board, an introductory course on the indentification and basic classification of soil was organized on 31st October to 4th November 2016 at the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Research Station in Kota Tinggi, Johor. The course was attended by…

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Balai Ikhisas Malaysia (BIM) conducted their 43^rd Annual General Meeting on 28^th July 2016, 6.00 pm at Dewan Tan Sri Hamzah, Roayl Selangor Club, Bukit Kiara Sports Annex, Jalan Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. There were a total of 14 voting member-institutions attending this AGM. Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) was represented by…

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2016 marks another interesting year, beyond the International Year of Soils and MSSS celebrates its 45^th year of existence. In December 2015, besides wrapping the celebration of International Year of Soils 2015 in Vienna, the ‘Vienna Soil Declaration’ was…

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Bowling lovers from various institutions registered under Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) were welcomed to join the bowling tournament which was successfully organized by Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia which coincides with their annual gathering. The event, which was also…

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The Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) Annual Dinner was held on 10^th June 2015, at the Mahkota Ballroom 2, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by the professionals of Members-Institutions and their guests. For the first time, the BIM dinner was officated by…

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International Year 2015 has kicked off with an array of events planned and inaugurated. IUSS has highlighted many world events pertaining to every important aspect of soil resources while at Asian level…

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The World Soil Day which falls on 5^th December every year, is a day dedicated to soil. The World Soil Day is supported by FAO and is officially adopted by the United Nations. The dedication compels us to reflect…

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The MSSS Management Committee would like to extend their heartfelt Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to all Muslim Members. May this joyous occasion bring happiness and unity.

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Message by the MSSS President

Year 2014 MSSS celbrates its 43^rd year as a professional body representing the interest and aspiration of the soil scientists in Malaysia. As the new term begins, we are reviving the MSSS Newsletter as a means…

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Message by the MSSS President

First of all, I would like to thank memebers for electing me as your President for 2007/08. I shall try my best to fulfill your confidence and trust in me to make Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) the leading society in…

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Message by the MSSS President

It has been nearly a year since the appointment of MSSS management committee 2009/2010 in Terengganu that witnessed a new line-up of members from the agriculture fraternity which was entrusted to continue the success of previous management…

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Bumper Issue

Apologies for the late newsletter. I had been busy with the PTK (Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan) training and other activities earlier this year. Consequently, I had missed several of MSSS activities, in particular the SOILS 2004 conference. It is quite difficult to…

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Busy busy busy

The last three months was a busy time for some of us in the MSSS Management Committee. No, not busy with MSSS activities, unfortunately, but busy with the activities related to the ISO certificate compliance by the Faculty of Agriculture, UPM. As there were no MSSSS meetings during that time, there were no update to…

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Anyone? No?

Well, the first newsletter issue (01/2003) came and went without a peep from members. This is a surprise. I had expected at least some minor comments, but to date I have received absolutely none. This is contrary to a few criticisms MSSS has received about the long inactivity of the newsletter. Some members have wondered about the…

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The Return

I am pleased to announce that, after a few years of dormancy, the newsletter of the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) is back. Yes, we do aim high, but shortage of manpower, time and resources always seemed to plague our newsletters. But hopefully, with some young blood in…

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