Contents - Akademi Sains Malaysia

More documents

Recommendations

Info

ASM Science Journal, Volume 7(1), 2013He has worked tirelessly and passionately in advocating and promoting Malaysian palm oil to the world. Just shy of onemonth in office, as Director-General of the Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia (PORIM), had to deal with the AntipalmOil Campaign from the American Soybean Association (ASA) in March 1987. He spent two years in challengingthe anti-palm oil campaign. As part of his efforts to counter the fight against palm oil, he advised the US Food and DrugAdministration on the nutritional aspects of the palm oil, addressed the American media and nutritionists and establishedseveral nutrition advisory committees worldwide. Dr Ong used research and scientific evidence to convince his detractorsof the health benefits of palm oil. “Although efforts made to work out peaceful arrangements with the ASA were attempted,these were turned down. We had no choice but to counter the campaign which was essentially a trade issue under the guiseof health”, he says.The ASA called for a truce in 1989, ending the Anti-Palm Oil Campaign. Today, scientists acknowledge the nutritionalvalue of palm olein, a new source of healthy oil with nutritional values at par to extra-virgin olive oil but at a fifth of theprice. “The Campaign stimulated a lot of research all over the world, some sponsored by PORIM. It was a blessing indisguise. These efforts helped us to realise that palm oil is not harmful to health and that it has almost a perfect structurefor good health”, he adds.Prof Ong continues to devote his time and energy to learning, discovering, and enhancing the chemistry and technologyof palm oil. Between 2006 and 2011, he conducted continuous research on palm oil and contributed to several discoveries.Among them is the sn-2 hypothesis, proposed with his colleague Dr S.H. Goh, which showed that palm oil is less fatteningthan corn oil and soy bean oil, based on comparisons of their triglyceride structures. He created a new palm oil millingprocess which resulted in zero waste. The patented process was based on a concept that oil palm fruits are edible, includingpalm puree fractioned upon removing crude palm oil, thus creating a new source of healthy food for the world. Thenovel process identified new sources of carotenes, vitamin B complex, beneficial polyphenols and vitamin E includingtocotrienols. Prof Ong also created a new 'green' product by expoxidising used cooking oil which is very beneficial to theenvironment.His love for science is not only limited to research and development, but also in nurturing new scientists, technologistsand inventors. He established the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) in 1987 and remains its Presidenttoday. MINDS was established to encourage people to think independently and creatively without barriers. MINDS is alsodesigned to assist scientists and technologist to develop their ideas into inventions, and to commercialise the innovations.“Ultimately MINDS encourages every Malaysian, hopefully Asians, to believe in themselves; to think and provide solutionsfor development and for life. When we deal with nature where science can play a role, members of MINDS could be trainedto deal with the material world and use knowledge of science to provide solutions,” he reiterated.Tan Sri Ong has received various awards for his achievements. In 2009, Tan Sri Ong was made Honorary Fellow ofThe International Society of Professional Engineers in Los Angeles California. The International Federation of Inventors’Association awarded him the Officer of The International Order of Merit of the Inventors in 2009 and in 2010 he waspresented with a medal and certificate on the 20th Anniversary of the Polish Union of Association of Inventors andRationalizators. In 2011, he was made Fellow of King’s College, London, and received the Palm Oil Industry LeadershipAward.A discussion on Malaysian palm oil rarely takes place without the mention of Prof Ong, who is considered by many tobe a ‘father figure’ in the Malaysian palm oil industry. He played an important role in overturning the negative campaignagainst palm oil and has set a legacy that continues to strengthen the palm oil industry and its contribution to the Malaysianeconomy. A pioneer in Malaysia’s palm oil industry, he has paved the way for many scientists to build on his work insupporting the industry.A father of four, septuagenarian Augustine Prof Ong remains active in the palm oil industry today, as he continues tonurture his passion for chemistry and for nature. Currently, his research is focused on environment-friendly projects thatcould help the world reduce its carbon footprint.As an eminent scientist, innovator and inventor he continues to guide and nurture younger scientists in their quest toachieve world-class breakthroughs. His unerring commitment and dedication truly personifies the Spirit of Merdeka andits pursuit of excellence.80
AnnouncementsWIF-KL 2013(World Innovation Forum Kuala Lumpur 2013)Innovation is now acknowledged as the key driver of competitiveness in the new Millenium. Countries and companieswhich invest heavily in innovation tend to stay ahead of competition. While those which fail to engage and embraceinnovation effectively continue to struggle to deliver sustainable growth. Experts predict that the coming years will witnesseven more increasing significance of innovation. Many now crave for the right formula to make innovation work for them.WIF-KL made its debut in 2012 as a global forum to discuss and exchange views on the many challenges of innovation. Itattracted the participation of many international experts in the various levels of innovation, from the grassroot to industryand government. It was a good start for WIF-KL which aims to one day be a meeting of global minds on innovation andits many challenges.WIF-KL 2013 will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 12–14 November. Judging by the turn-out in 2012, the attendance thisyear is expected to be even higher. We have chosen the theme, “The Future We Desire" for this year's WIF-KL 2013.For general enquiries, contact:Malaysian Innovation Foundation (YIM)Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (835989-K)Unit E001, Ground FloorBlock 3440, Enterprise Building 1Jalan Teknokrat 363000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA.Tel: +603-8319 1714Fax: +603-8319 1715www.wifkl.com & www.YIM.myWIFKL@yim.my81
Page 1 and 2:
ContentsASM Sc. J.Volume 7(1), 2013
Page 3 and 4:
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARDAhmed Z
Page 5:
The Academy of SciencesMalaysia (AS
Page 8 and 9:
NEWS FOCUSBio-Jet Fuel — Challeng
Page 10 and 11:
ASM Science Journal, Volume 7(1), 2
Page 12 and 13:
NitrogengasAcetylene gasFume hoodGa
Page 14 and 15:
Page 16 and 17:
Page 18 and 19:
ControllerN 2N 2ValveValvePreheater
Page 20 and 21:
Page 22 and 23:
Page 24 and 25:
Page 26 and 27:
ASM Sci. J., 7(1), 18-22Electron-ph
Page 28 and 29:
v I= v MthASM Science Journal, Volu
Page 30 and 31:
Page 32 and 33:
Page 34 and 35:
Page 36 and 37:
Page 38 and 39: ASM Science Journal, Volume 7(1), 2
Page 40 and 41: 4.2 × 10 -5Magnetic energy (Em) Ma
Page 42 and 43: 2.0 × 10 -5Inductance (L)Magnetic
Page 46 and 47: addition, examination of the freque
Page 48 and 49: equipped with a computer image anal
Page 50 and 51: Storage modulus (Pa)1.80E+101.60E+1
Page 52 and 53: (a)(b)(c)Figure 6. Micrographs: (a)
Page 54 and 55: 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 2
Page 56 and 57: 0.00 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160180
Page 58 and 59: 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Temper
Page 60 and 61: 2.0100.00 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 1
Page 62 and 63: 3.02.53.02.02.5CB10TSSAlbipoxTimber
Page 64 and 65: Figure 18. SEM micrographs of the f
Page 66 and 67: Crawford, E & Lesser, AJ 1998, ‘T
Page 82 and 83: Climate Change — Environment andI
Page 90 and 91: Announcements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Page 93 and 94: ASM PublicationsMosquitoes and Mosq
Page 95 and 96: ASM PublicationsEnhancing Animal Pr
Page 97 and 98: ASM PublicationsThe Red Jungle Fowl
Page 99 and 100: Vol. 3, No. 1, June : 1823-6782ASM
Page 101 and 102: ASM PublicationsIn Pursuit of Excel
Page 103 and 104: ASM PublicationsASM Lecture SeriesW
Page 105 and 106: ASM PublicationsA Nobel Trip to Lin
Page 107 and 108: Vol. 6, No. 2, December 2012 • IS
Page 109 and 110: About the JournalMission StatementT
Page 111: ASM SCIENCE JOURNAL(ASM Sc. J.)ORDE
Page 114: NEWS FOCUSBio-Jet Fuel — Challeng
show all

Contents - Akademi Sains Malaysia

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?