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    From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

    04 July 2025

    Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

    Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

    06 June 2025

    Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

    Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

    28 April 2025

    By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

    Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

    16 April 2025

    By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

    Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

    08 April 2025

    By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

    Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

    03 February 2025

    Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

    Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

    19 August 2024

    By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

    UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

    02 April 2024

    Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak6f50cba692c157f8d67e721448795436').innerHTML =...

    Marketing for Positive Social Change

    06 February 2024

    Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

    Crisis Traits And Competencies

    02 January 2024

    By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

    Road To A Jumbo Disaster

    23 October 2023

    [The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

    The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

    05 September 2023

    Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

    Interactive Health Fair: Gamification Day

    Interactive Health Fair: Gamification Day

    on 11 September 2025

    Announcement From: Hospital UMS Hello everyone! Save the date &...

    UMS EcoCampus Sustainability Course 1/2025: Best Practices in Campus Sustainability from Uzbekistan

    UMS EcoCampus Sustainability Course 1/2025: Best Practices in Campus Sustainability from Uzbekistan

    on 11 September 2025

    Announcement From: EcoCampus Management Centre UMS EcoCampus Sustainability Course 1/2025...

    3rd Announcement - Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    3rd Announcement - Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    on 11 September 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development FINAL REGISTRATION:...

    Phase 2: Articles and Proceeding Published in May – August 2025

    Phase 2: Articles and Proceeding Published in May – August 2025

    on 10 September 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library YBhg. Prof. Dr/Prof. Madya Dr./Dr./Tuan/Puan, Phase...

    Workshop on Journal Management And Indexation For Editors, Managing Editors and Publishers

    Workshop on Journal Management And Indexation For Editors, Managing Editors and Publishers

    on 09 September 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Press Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera, In conjunction...

    Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan “Frontiers in Nanotechnology: Revolutionary Fibers, Atomic-Scale Insight”

    Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan “Frontiers in Nanotechnology: Revolutionary Fibers, Atomic-Scale Insight”

    on 09 September 2025

    Pengumuman Daripada: Fakulti Kejuruteraan Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan “Frontiers...

    Communication With Impact: Essential Skill for Handling Workplace Challenges

    Communication With Impact: Essential Skill for Handling Workplace Challenges

    on 08 September 2025

    Announcement From: Division of Leadership & Talent Development 🔊COME AND...

    Call for Abstracts: 5th International Postgraduate Colloquium (CIPGRADS 2025)

    Call for Abstracts: 5th International Postgraduate Colloquium (CIPGRADS 2025)

    on 08 September 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language...

    Pertandingan Reka Cipta (PEREKA 2025): Registration Extended Until 12 September 2025

    Pertandingan Reka Cipta (PEREKA 2025): Registration Extended Until 12 September 2025

    on 04 September 2025

    Announcement From: Innovation and Commercialisation Management Centre 🚨✨ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!...

    Simplify Your Research with the Lawnet Database

    Simplify Your Research with the Lawnet Database

    on 03 September 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library LawNet Database Simplify Your Research with...

    Launch Your Startup with LaunchX 2025 – RM100K+ Perks Await!

    Launch Your Startup with LaunchX 2025 – RM100K+ Perks Await!

    on 03 September 2025

    Announcement From: Career and Entrepreneurship Development Centre 🚀 LaunchX 2025...

    Talentbank Boardroom Challenge 2025 – Win Prizes Worth Up to RM100,000!

    Talentbank Boardroom Challenge 2025 – Win Prizes Worth Up to RM100,000!

    on 03 September 2025

    Announcement From: Career and Entrepreneurship Development Centre Join the First-Ever...

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    Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 March 2017
     
    Oral and poster abstracts are now invited on the following themes and should be submitted using the online abstract submission system.
    Participant are requested to submit an abstract together with the registration form (or online registration).
     
    Abstracts will be peer reviewed based on the originality, technical and /or research content and will be assigned to appropriate sessions either for oral/poster presentations.
     
    Please visit our conference website below for abstract and full paper submission guidelines
     
    All abstracts and full papers must be submitted to the Scientific Committee via email.
    Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
     
    Successfully submitted abstracts will be acknowledged with an electronic receipt including an abstract reference number, which should be quoted in all correspondence. Allow at least 2 hours for your receipt to be returned to you.
     
    Once the paper is accepted, at least one of the authors must register for the conference and present the paper at the conference.
     
    All authors who register for the conference may have their article considered for publication in an Elsevier journal. Acceptance of a paper for conference presentation does not guarantee subsequent acceptance for journal publication.
     
    Abstracts of all accepted contributions will be included within the online abstract system which will be distributed to all registered conference participants.
     
    For revisions or queries regarding papers already submitted
     
    If you do not receive acknowledgement for your abstract submission or you wish to make any essential revisions to an abstract already submitted, please DO NOT RESUBMIT your abstract, as this may lead to duplication. Please contact us with details of any revisions or queries. Please quote your reference number if you have one.
     
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    Full Paper (Presentation and Publication)
     
    Potential authors are invited to submit full text papers including results, tables, figures and references.
     
    Full text papers (.pdf, .doc) must be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
     
    All submitted articles should report original unpublished research results, experimental, surveillance or theoretical and should not be submitted or under review by any other publications. Manuscripts should follow the style of the Conference and are subjected to both review and editing.
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    Accepted abstract will be invited to give the presentation at the conference, the abstract will not be published.
     
    Please submit your abstract to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

      The conference will invite food scientists, food technologists, nutritionists, dietitians, academicians, R&D researchers, healthcare professionals, food industry personnel, food service personnel, government and private agencies,  higher  education students and other relevant parties to present their substantial improvements, novel concepts and advanced approaches in food science and technology, nutrition and food service management..
       
      Five Main Themes for submission include, but are not limited to:
      1. Innovative Food Products and Processing
      • Functional Food and Ingredients
      • Food Fermentation and Microbiology
      • Food Engineering, Processing and Technology
      • Food Chemistry and Biochemistry
      • Emerging Modern Processing and Preservation Technologies
      • Innovative Food Packaging
      • Effective Waste Management in Food Processing Industry
      • Green Technology for Food Industry
      • Future Foods
      1. Food Safety and Management
      • Halal Food Production
      • Foodborne Hazards
      • Global and Local Food Safety, Regulations and Standards
      • Food Safety Analysis
      • Food Packaging and Handling Materials
      • Innovation in Food Quality
      • Food Traceability
      • Food Toxicity
      • Food Shelf Life Extension
      • Dietary and Health Concerns related to Food Processing
      1. Nutrition
      • Malnutrition
      • Food Nutrition
      • Nutrition Biochemistry
      • Public Health and Diet
      • Social Challenges in Nutrition and Health
      1. Food Security and Sustainability
      • Food Supply Chain & Distribution Systems
      • Aquaculture, Fisheries and Sustainable Marine Production
      • Sustainable Agriculture for Food Production
      1. Food and Culture
      • Food Management, Marketing and Hospitality
      • Food Tourism and Culture
      • Food Anthropology and Gastronomy
      • Information and Technology Advancement in Foodservice
      • Contemporary Issues and Case Study in Foodservice

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