The Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) through the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) initiative aims to identify and recognize the leading research scientists who are active in research and development (R&D) in Malaysia, acknowledge their contribution and showcase them as experts in their respective research areas through the TRSM database. The Top Research Scientists Malaysia can be role models of excellence, mentors to the next generation and leaders to forge the STI agenda of the nation.

In relation to this, ASM wishes to invite outstanding researchers and young scientists from your institution to participate in this TRSM initiative and populate the database through their input of data at by 15 April 2019 at www.mytopscientists.org.

ASM would highly appreciate it if you could support the initiative by strongly encouraging all researchers at your institution to participate in this initiative. Enclosed herewith are the TRSM brochure and summary guidelines of TRSM application for reference (http://www.rmc.upm.edu.my/documentfile).

For any further information and enquiry, your office may contact the following ASM officers:

1. Mrs Nur Dayana Razmi, Deputy Head of STI Strategic Programmes Unit, ASM, (Tel: 03-6203 0633 ext. 158, Email: dayana@akademisains.gov.my)
2. Mrs Afiah Nasuha Aznan, Executive, STI Strategic Programmes Unit, ASM (Tel: 03-6203 0633 ext. 175, Email: afiah@akademisains.gov.my).

Your kind co-operation and support towards the success of this initiative would be highly appreciated.