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FRIM conducts landscape & tree maintenance course

30 April 2013 (Tuesday): Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has organised a course on landscape and tree maintenance at its campus in Kepong from 23 to 26 April, with 27 participants including landscape contractors and personnel from local authorities. The main objective of the course ...

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FRIM wins Gold for findings on mengkudu dietary fibre

7 March 2013 (Thursday) – The Forest Research Institute Malaysia’s (FRIM) findings on the use of dietary fibre or non-starch polysaccharide-rich fraction of Morinda citrifolia (mengkudu or noni) as a potential agent for controlling blood sugar level in people with diabetes has won the Gold ...

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FRIM, Zoo Negara discuss bamboo planting

26 February 2013 (Tuesday) – The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Director General (DG), Dato’ Dr Abd Latif Mohmod, visited Zoo Negara on 22 February to discuss the cultivation of bamboo to feed the pair of Giant panda bears expected to take up residence there ...

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Temporary Closure of FRIM Waterfall Area

8 March 2013 – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has closed off the Sungai Kroh picnic and waterfall area to the public starting today until further notice for water quality testing and maintenance work. “Our researchers have started collecting samples of water along the river ...

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Malaysia needs to implement PES

18 March 2013 (Monday) – While the Malaysian forests are generally well-managed by the Government, there is a need to implement Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in the country to ensure the conservation and sustainability of the forest ecosystem services. The Ministry of Natural Resources ...

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FRIM-MARDI pact to boost herbal industry

11 March 2013 (Monday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 March 2013 to encourage collaborative research and sharing of scientific knowledge between the two institutions particularly in the development ...

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FRIM rewards staff for excellent services

17 May 2013 (Friday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) held its annual awards ceremony this year on 16 May at Dewan Alwy to present various awards, prizes and recognition to a total of 156 staff for excellent service and contribution. The ceremony, officiated by ...

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FRIM completes its main gate facelift project

21 May 2013 (Tuesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has completed recently its main entrance facelift project which started seven months ago on 24 September 2012. The road system has been expanded from two to four lanes with a dedicated left turn. The half-hectare ...

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30 Japanese students visit FRIM

25 February 2013 (Tuesday) – Thirty students from the Kyoto Prefectural Kitakuwada Senior High School, Japan, came to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) for a study tour on 22 February to learn more about the tropical forest ecosystems, roles and conservation as part of their ...

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FRIM organises National Conservation Symposium 2013 in Sarawak

23 May 2013 (Thursday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has successfully organised the National Conservation Symposium 2013, themed “Sustaining the National Heritage Treasures” at the Riverside Majestic Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak on 13-16 May. The opening ceremony was officiated by the FRIM Deputy Director ...

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FRIM sets up WHS-UNESCO Programme

5 March 2013 (Tuesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has set up its WHS-UNESCO Programme, which involves the Digital FRIM Project and FRIM-Graduate Employment Management Scheme (GEMS) Programme, to work towards attaining the UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) status for FRIM by 2017. The ...

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Expats join special visit to FRIM

22 February 2013 (Friday) – A group of 20 people, comprising mostly expatriates, participated in a special visit programme organised by the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) for the Malaysian Cultural Group (MCG) on 20 Feb 2013. The objective of the programme was to give ...

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FRIM conducts herbal workshop in Sadong Jaya

6 March 2013 (Wednesday) - Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has successfully organised the second Herbal Interactive Workshop in Sarawak on 2 March in Sadong Jaya, with the participantion of 107 local community members. This workshop was organised based on requests from some participants of ...

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German delegation visits FRIM

13 February 2013 (Wed) – A German delegation of 34 government officials and members of parliament from the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg paid a visit to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) on 8 February 2013 to learn about its research activities. The delegation led by the ...

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FRIM offers CARB formaldehyde-compliance testing services

3 June 2013 (Monday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) offers formaldehyde emission testing services for manufacturers of wood composite products meant for export particularly to the United States (US) to ensure compliance with the stringent requirements of the Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM) set ...

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FRIM conducts a Meet-the-Clients Day

29 May 2013 (Wednesday) – The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Research Planning and Corporate Division organised a Meet-the-Clients Day (Hari Bertemu Pelanggan) at the FRIM Auditorium in Kepong on 27 May 2013. The purpose of the programme was to encourage researchers from five FRIM ...

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New NRE Deputy Minister visits FRIM

29 May 2013 (Wednesday) – YB Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit, made his first official visit to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong yesterday as the new Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE). The Member of Parliament (MP) for Mambong in Sarawak, ...

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FRIM conducts school tree planting workshop in Sarawak

23 May 2013 (Thursday) – The Nationwide School Forest Tree Planting Project, undertaken by Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), has successfully conducted the awareness raising workshop and tree activities for SMK Matang in Kuching, Sarawak, on 15-16 May. Under this project which started in 2010, ...

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Ministry of Finance delegation visits FRIM

23 May 2013 (Thursday) – The Ministry of Finance’s Government Procurement Division had organised a study visit to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) to learn more about its Furniture Testing Laboratory services on 20 May 2013. The 25-member delegation was led by the MOF Deputy ...

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FRIM DG delivers special talk at INSTUN

13 May 2013 (Monday) – The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Director General (DG), Dato’ Dr Abd Latif Mohmod, has delivered a talk recently at the National Institute of Land and Survey (INSTUN) upon invitation. The programme, themed “Supertalk INSTUN 2013″, was held on 7 ...

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FRIM to organise furniture certification workshop 08/03/2016

2 August 2016 (Tuesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) will organise a ‘FRIM Product Certification Services (FRIM PCS) Scheme Requirements Compliance Workshop’ on 23 and 24 August at its main campus, Kepong. The workshop, targetting Bumiputra furniture manufacturers, aims to ensure that participating companies ...

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FRIM celebrates staff’s achievements 07/26/2016

25 July 2016 (Monday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) celebrated the various achievements of its researchers and staff at its recent monthly assembly and Hari Raya celebration last Friday (22 July). Speaking at the assembly, Director General (DG) Dato’ Abd Latif Mohmod expressed his ...

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FRIM Canopy Walkway reopens on 16 July! 07/15/2016

15 July 2016 (Friday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) will reopen its Canopy Walkway to visitors tomorrow. The walkway was closed since 13 October last year due to extensive damage caused by an uprooted tree after heavy downpour wreaked havoc on the FRIM campus. ...

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FRIM fellow receives Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Medal 07/15/2016

14 July 2016 (Thursday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Research Fellow Dr Saw Leng Guan was awarded the prestigious Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) Medal on 11 July for his excellence as a taxonomist, his contribution to the understanding of Malaysian biodiversity and his ...

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FRIM DG’s Hari Raya Message 07/05/2016

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, Salam Sejahtera and Salam 1FRIM. Dear colleagues, The end of Ramadan marks the beginning of the month of Syawal. It is hoped that Syawal 2016 will bring more blessings to our lives and help strengthen the ties between all Malaysians regardless ...

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FRIM signs MOU with STIDC 07/01/2016

1 July 2016 (Friday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) to collaborate in bamboo research and development (R&D) on 28 June. The MOU aims at promoting cooperation on improving the knowledge and ...

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FRIM, FDPM plant mangrove trees in Bagan Datoh 06/21/2016

21 June 2016 (Tuesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (FDPM) co-organised a ‘Mangrove Tree Planting Programme’ at Sungai Belukang in Bagan Datoh, Perak, on 18 June 2016 in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration. The programme, held ...

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FRIM, MyIPO discuss TISC programme 06/16/2016

15 June 2016 (Wednesday) – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) conducted a meeting recently to discuss the Institute’s plan and activities related to the setting up of Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC). The meeting, held on ...

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40 join FRIM’s Health and Nature Talk 06/15/2016

14 June 2016 (Tuesday) – A total of 40 participants attended the Health and Nature Talk, held at the Auditorium in the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) campus, Kepong, last Friday in conjunction with the FRIM World Environment Day celebration. The programme aimed to promote ...

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FRIM One Stop Centre operational hours during Ramadan 06/06/2016

6 June 2016 (Monday) – The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) One Stop Centre’s (PPS) operational hours have changed for the Ramadhan month. Starting today up to 5 July, the operating hours will be as follows: Monday – Thursday: 8.00 am – 1.00 pm and ...

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