CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) remains committed to strengthening Malaysia’s science, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem.
Its minister, Chang Lih Kang said MOSTI is dedicated to fostering high-impact research, catalysing industry-academia partnerships and driving innovations that enhance Malaysia's global competitiveness while ensuring sustainable development.
“To all participants, whether you are here to present, to learn or to network, I encourage you to engage deeply, challenge assumptions and forge the collaborations that will shape the future.
“Let the ideas shared here this week inspire the bold and innovative solutions that will propel Malaysia, and the world, forward,” he said when officiating the 10th International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology (ICSSST 2025) here last night.
He expressed appreciation to the main organisers of ICSSST 2025 -- the Faculty of Science at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society (MASS) -- for their dedication to advancing solid-state science in Malaysia.
UPM, in collaboration with MOSTI and MASS, organised ICSSST 2025 with the theme “Unlocking New Horizons in Material Innovation” from Sept 26 to 27 at a hotel here.
Chang said the ICSSST 2025 theme resonates strongly with Malaysia’s aspirations to be at the forefront of advanced materials, semiconductors, renewable energy and other frontier technologies, as this year’s conference drew an impressive gathering of 146 delegates from Malaysia and abroad.
“It is a testament to its esteemed international reputation. We are delighted to welcome our international friends from Indonesia, Japan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Taiwan, alongside leading Malaysian researchers, academics, students and industry representatives,” he said.
Meanwhile, UPM Faculty of Science dean, Assoc Prof Dr Nor Azwady Abd Aziz, who is also ICSSST 2025 advisor, speaking on behalf of UPM vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, said the theme resonates deeply with Malaysia’s aspirations under Industry 4.0 and the Malaysia MADANI framework.
“As you know, nanoscience and nanotechnology are no longer emerging fields confined to the laboratory. They are now recognised as key enablers of future growth. ICSSST 2025 provides an important platform to explore and discuss advancements in solid-state science.
“It brings together brilliant minds from across the globe to share cutting-edge research, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations, but more than that, it provides a space where knowledge can be translated into real-world impact that improves lives, strengthens industries and enhances global competitiveness,” he said.
At last night’s event, ICSSST 2025 also presented awards, among which were the MASS International Excellence Award 2025 to Prof Dr Muralidhar Miryala, MASS Honorary Fellow Member to Prof Datuk Dr Roslan Abd Shukor and MASS Lifetime Achievement to Prof Dr Abdul Halim Shaari.
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