Winners

2023 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. 230317 STA0002 30,000 Dr. Arthur Chung Yaw Chyang
钟耀强

Sabah Forestry Department, Sabah Tropical Forest Entomology - Forest Insect Diversity(butterflies, moths,beetles, dragonflies, grasshoppers & ants), Nature Tourism (insects) & Forest Insect Pest Management
2. 230529 STA0014 30,000 Professor Dr. Lim Phaik Eem
林碧音

Co-winners
Emeritus Prof. Dr. Phang Siew Moi, FASc
Dr. Song Sze Looi
Dr. Poong Sze Wan
Dr. Tan Ji
Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Molecular Phylogenetics and Systematic
Total: 60,000

2022 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. 220530 STA0013 30,000 Prof. Dr. Lee Ping Chin
李冰菁

Co-winners
Prof. Dr. Chua Kek Heng
Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah Microbiology and Molecular Biology, focusing on the molecular mechanism that leads to disease diagnosis and translational biotechnology
2. 220524 STA0007 30,000 Ir. Prof. Dr. Goi Bok Min
倪慕敏

Co-winners
Ts. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yap Wun She
Dr. Chai Tong Yuen
Dr. Lee Wai Kong
Prof. Ir. Dr. Raphael Phan Chung Wei
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor Cryptology, fast implementation of cryptographic algorithms, information security, digital watermarking and template protection biometrics.
Total: 60,000

2021 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. 210513 STA0007 30,000 Emeritus Prof. Dr. Cheong Soon Keng
Co-winners
Prof. Dr. Choo Kong Bung
Prof. Dr. Alan Ong Han Kiat
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Leong Pooi Pooi
Assistant Prof. Dr. Teoh Hoon Koon
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor Medicine and Health; Stem Cells
2. 210511 STA0006 30,000 Prof. Dr. Kam Toh Seok
甘道續
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Natural Product Chemistry: Structure, Stereochemistry, Conformation, Reactivity, Biogenesis, Biomimetic Synthesis, and Biological Activity
Total: 60,000

2020 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. 200203 STA0001 (A) 30,000 Professor Dr. Lau Yee Ling
Co-winners
Professor Dr. Fong Mun Yik
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • Molecular Parasitology
  • Molecular Cloning and Expression
  • Molecular Diagnosis
2. 200509 STA0001 30,000 Professor Dr. Ir. Lim Yun Seng
Co-winners
Dr. Wong Jian Hui
Dr. Chua Kein Huat
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor Smart Grid Technologies for the Penetration of Renewable Energy
Total: 60,000

2019 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. (19/A19) 30,000 Professor Dr. Ngeow Yun Fong
饶荣芳
Co-winners
Dr. Tan Joon Liang
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Pathogen diversity and virulence
Total: 30,000

2018 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. (18/A7) 30,000 Professor Dr. Ramesh T. Subramaniam
Co-winners
Dr. Chong Mee Yoke
University of Malaya Materials Scientist Experienced in Preparation, Development and Characterisation of Polymer and Polymer Electrolytes as a source of Energy for use in various Electrochemical Devices
2. (18/A2) 30,000 Professor Dr. Shamala Devi Sekaran
Co-winners
1. Dr. Wang Seok Mui
2. Dr. Yong Yean Kong
3. Ms. Soe Hui Jen
MAHSA University Basic Medical Sciences :
Immunology, Microbilogy :
Dengue and other Medical Viruses : Natural Products/Antibiotics/Antivirals
Specific Areas : Diagnostics of Viral and Bacterial Infections, Dengue pathogenesis
Total: 60,000

2017 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. (17/A2) 30,000 Professor Dr. Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan
Co-winners
Dr. Wong Wei Ru
University of Malaya Photonics, focusing on optical sensors, photonic biosensors, optical fibre fabrication, and optical fibre based dosimeters
2. (17/A5) 30,000 Professor Dr. Chong Kok Keong
钟国强
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Solar Energy, Optics and Green Technology
Total: 60,000

2016 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. (16/A6) 30,000 Associate Professor Dr. Chan Kok Gan
陈国银
Co-winners
Miss Yin Wai Fong
University of Malaya Omics technologies, Genome Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell-cell communication (quorum sensing), Quorum Quenching, Microbial Systematic, Biosafety Law, Intellectual Property Law
2. (16/A1) 30,000 Professor Dr. Chuah Cheng Hock
Co-winners
Dr. Goh Swee Hock
University of Malaya Insect Chemistry and Palm Oil Chemistry
Total: 60,000

2015 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1. (15/A15) 30,000 Associate Professor Dr. Aileen Tan Shau Hwai
陈思憓
University of Malaya Marine Ecology, Mariculture (Invertebrates reproduction studies), Environmental studies (Ecology and climate change), Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
2. (15/A8) 30,000 Professor Dato' Dr. Ir. Abdul Wahab Bin Mohammad
Co-winners
Professor Ir. Dr. Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah
Associate Professor Dr. In. Nurul Hasyimh Mohd Amin
Dr. Hassimi Abu Hasan
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Nanofiltration and ultrafiltration technologies for water and wastewater treatment
Total: 60,000

2014 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
1.(14/A11) 30,000 Professor Ir. Dr. Ramesh Singh
Co-winners
Professor Dr. Mohd Hamdi
Abd Shukor
University of Malaya
  • Ceramics Science & Engineering
  • Advanced Machining & Material Processing
  • Nanostructured Materials
  • 2.(14/A1) 30,000 Professor Shamshuddin Jusop

    Co-winners
    Professor Che Fauziah Ishak
    Universiti Putra Malaysia Soil Science (Soil Mineralogy)
    Total: 60,000

    2013 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1.(13/A21) 30,000 Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
    Co-winners
    Mr. Mohd Sohaimi Bin Abdullah
    Mr. Ng Be Cheer
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Membrane Technology, Fuel Cell Technology, Carbon Nanostructured materials
    2.(13/A6) 30,000 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raymond Ooi Chong Heng Universiti Malaya Atomic and Molecular Physics, Quantum Optics, Nonlinear Optics, Laser Physics
    Total: 60,000

    2012 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (12/A13) 30,000 Professor Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Sains Malaysia 1) Environmental catalysis
    2) Nanocatalysis
    2. (12/A6) 30,000 Professor Dr. Maznah Ismail
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Putra Malaysia Nutritional biochemistry/Nutraceuticals & nutrigenomics
    Total: 60,000

    2011 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (11/A16) 30,000 Professor Dr. Ewe Hong Tat
    尤芳达
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Microwave Remote Sensing, Satellite Image Processing, Sensor Network and Intelligent Computing
    2. (11/A6) 30,000 Professor Dr. Mary Anne Tan Jin Ai
    陈仁爱
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology
    Total: 60,000

    2010 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (10/A13) 30,000 Prof Dr. Lee Siew Yoong
    李秀蓉
    Individual Effort
    Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Food Process Mechanization and Nanotechnology
    2. (10/A6) 30,000 Prof. Dr. Suhaila Mohamed
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Putra Malaysia Functional Food Technology
    Total: 60,000

    2009 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (09/A14) 30,000 Prof Dr Ong Seng Huat
    王生发
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Image Analysis and Stochastic Modelling
    2. (11/A6) 30,000 Prof Dr Tan Nget Hong
    陈业宏
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Toxinology of Snake Venoms Proteins and Enzymology Medical Education
    Total: 60,000

    2008 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (07/A5) 30,000 Prof G Suresh Kumar
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Medical Parasitology
    2. (08/A11) 30,000 Prof Dr Abdul Latif Ahmad
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Sains Malaysia Membrane Separation Technology Wastewater Treatment Separation Technology
    Total: 60,000

    2007 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (07/A4) 30,000 Prof Dr Harith Bin Ahmad
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Photonics and Laser Technologies
    2. (07/A6) 30,000 Prof Dr Thong Kwai Lin
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Molecular Microbiology of Foodborne and Nosocomial Bacterial Pathogen
    Total: 60,000

    2006 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (06/A3) 30,000 Prof Dr Chua Kaw Bing
    Individual Effort
    Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Clinical and Molecular Virology
    2. (06/A14) 30,000 Prof Dr Roslan Abd Shukor
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Condensed Matter Physics -
    High Temperature Superconductivity
    Total: 60,000

    2005 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (05/A9) 30,000 Prof Prof Dr Wong Chiow San
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Plasma technology, pulse power and gas discharge physics
    2. (05/A5) 30,000 Dr Soh Aik Chin
    Individual Effort
    Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn Bhd Plant Breeding & Genetics
    Total: 60,000

    2004 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (04/A24) 30,000 Prof Dr Kurunathan a/l Ratnavelu
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Malaya Theoretical atomic collision physics
    2. (03/A11) 30,000 Prof Dr Yaakob B Che Man
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Putra Malaysia Instrumental methods for fats and oil analysis with special emphasis on palm oil products
    Total: 60,000

    2003 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (03/A13) 30,000 Dr Lee Han Lim
    Individual Effort
    Institute for Medical Research Research and development of innovative approaches for the control of insect vectors of public health importance
    2. (03/A7) 30,000 Dr Zarita Bt Zainuddin
    Individual Effort
    Universiti Sains Malaysia Neural Networks
    Total: 60,000

    2002 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (02/A16) 30,000 Prof Tou Teck Yong
    Group Effort
    Prof KS Low
    Assoc Prof SW Ng
    Graduate Students
    Multimedia University Laser Systems and Applications
    2. (03/A14) 30,000 Prof Dr Asma Binti Ismail
    Group Effort
    Dr M Ravichandran
    Prof Ong Kok Hai
    En Zainoodin SA Kader
    Dr Mohd Zaki Salleh
    Universiti Sains Malaysia Medical Microbiology
    Medical Biotechnology
    diseases especially on Typhoid
    and paratyphoid fevers
    Development of new technology
    platforms in especially for rapid
    diagnosis of diseases
    Total: 60,000

    2001 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (01/A10) 30,000 Dr Choo Yuen May Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Development of efficient and green processes for the palm-based industry.
    2. (01/A5) 30,000 Dr Tee E Siong Institute for Medical Research. Human Nutrition.
    Total: 60,000

    2000 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (99/A5) 30,000 Dr Chan Ying Kwok
    Group effort :
    1) Mr Toh Woon Kong
    2) Mr Lee Hoon Kok
    3) Puan Rusna Bt Isa
    Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) Breeding and selection for improvement of papaya and pineapple varieties.
    2. (00/A1) 30,000 Dr Ng Seik Weng Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research, University of Malaya Chemical crystallography of organotin chemicals.
    Total: 60,000

    1999 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (99/A7) 30,000 Prof Dato' Dr Khairul Anuar B Abdullah Universiti Malaya Parasitology, Immunology and Molecular Biology especially in the field of Toxoplasma and Filaria
    2. (99/A2) 30,000 Prof Dr Chuah Hean Teik Multimedia University Microwave Remote Sensing : Theoretical Modelling, Sensor Development and Applications
    Total: 60,000

    1998 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (98/A7) 30,000 Prof Yap Han Heng Universiti Sains Malaysia Medical entomology especially biology and control of mosquitoes and other household
    2. (98/A11) 30,000 Prof Dr Mak Chai @ Mak Lian Fong Universiti Malaya Plant breeding and biotechnology.
    Total: 60,000

    1997 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (97/A9) 30,000 Prof Ho Chee Cheong Universiti Malaya Colloid and surface chemistry of dispersed systems, in particular:
    1. Natural rubber latex
    2. Palm oil emulsions
    3. Tin tailings slurry (ponds)
    4. Waste-water discharge from factories and mills
    5. Solid-phase immunoassay
    2. (98/A11) 30,000 Prof Dr Abdul Salam Abdullah
    Group effort:
    Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Ali Rajion
    Prof Dr Nordin Lajis
    Universiti Putra Malaysia Anti-nutritional factors in local feedstuffs.
    Total: 60,000

    1996 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. (96A8) 30,000 Prof Fon Wai Chu Universiti Malaya Atomic and Molecular Data for Fusion.
    2. (95A11) 30,000 Prof Dr Koh Chong Lek Universiti Malaya Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology (including Recombinant DNA Technology or Genetic Engineering).
    Total: 60,000

    1995 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. 30,000 Dr Lim Boo Liat Department of Wildlife & National Parks
    1. Vertebrate ecology (small mammals, reptiles & amphibians).
    2. Parasitology of small mammals in relation to zoonotic diseases.
    3. Control of vector-borne diseases.
    4. Relationship between diseases & environment.
    5. Solid-phase immunoassay
    2. 30,000 Prof Dr Abdul Latiff Mohamad Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany and Plant Diversity
    Total: 60,000

    1994 MTSF Science and Technology Award (STA)

    No. Amount (RM) Name of Recipients Name of Institution Field of Research
    1. 30,000 Dr Hoi Why Kong Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Fuel Technology - Conversion of Biomass Residues into solid, liquid and gaseous fuels
    2. 30,000 Prof Yong Hoi Sen Universiti Malaya Genetics, Systematic, Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity
    Total: 60,000