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Malaysian Invention aNd Design Society APRIL 2017 (PP 18717/03/2015(034152) (Free to members only)

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Dear MINDS members, The Malaysian Invention and Design Society, the largest body in Malaysia is celebrating 30 years of promoting invention and design since 1987. Historically, MINDS has been encouraging Malaysians to be inventive and creative through the years by providing a platform for inventors to showcase their work at ITEX and creating the opportunities for inventors and investors as well to commercialise their products. Participants at ITEX have undoubtedly gained many achievements and young inventors are also given the opportunity to compete nationally and internationally at this internationally recognised event. Under the leadership of the President, Tan Sri Augustine Ong and the Executive Committee, MINDS has grown from strength to strength over the last 30 years. It offers a plethora of workshops and seminars designed to help budding and veteran inventors in their quest for eureka moments! Apart from ITEX, MINDS has come forward with ACE (Arts and Creativity Exhibition) to encourage Malaysian students to be able to write and draw. The objectives are to encourage creativity, both in writing and in drawing and also to help improve their English Language skills. To commemorate our 30 years of spirit of invention, MINDS is coming out with a coffee table book to illustrate its history and also to highlight our local inventors and their success stories. HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY AND MINDS FOREVER! Chrys

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International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition(IPITEX) 2017 Bangkok 2-6 February 2017

Every year at the Thailand Inventors’ Day, an international pavilion is set up for exhibiting potential and interesting inventions and innovations. The objective of this exhibition, which was held in Bangkok from 2 – 6 February 2017, is to create the opportunity for collaboration between Thai inventors and International inventors. The event was held at BiTEC, and was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). Nineteen countries participated in the event. They were Poland, UK, Romania, South Korea, Iran, China, Taiwan, Malaysia etc. The opening ceremony was graced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Prajin Juntong. More than 1000 innovations were displayed int he competition. MINDS participated with 5 teams. Two teams were form SMK Bukit Mewah (Seremban) and another three teams were from SM Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Pahang.

Results were as follows (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze, 3 Special Awards):

GOLD Antibacterial Phonecase - SMK Bukit Mewah From Waste to Wealth - Amazing Corn-Paper (SM Sains) (Also received Special Award from Indonesia)

SILVER EPS Recycling (SMK Bukit Mewah) (Also received Special Award from Philippines) From Waste to Great - Agrowaste for Sustainable Wall Panel (SM Sains)

BRONZE Green Concrete (SM Sains) (Also received special Award from Hong Kong)

On behalf of MINDS, Associate Professor Ir Dr Vigna Kumaran gave away two special awards: The recipients were: a) Sharps Black Hole - Hong Kong b) Utilization of Bioethanol Industry Waste and Hyacinth Plant for Making Livestock Feed Fermentation (Indonesia)

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37th Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) 23-26 March 2017 Beijing, China

The BYSCC event was held in University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing. It was

organised and operated by Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST). This

competition was participated by local and foreign students who showcased their inventions

and innovations to the world. The15 countries who took part were USA, Australia, Czech,

Denmark, France, Finland, Israel, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Korea,

Ukraine, Macau and Taiwan. The number of foreign entries is 33.

Malaysia was represented by Dato’ Dr Cheah Cheng Huat, an exco member of MINDS

who led a team from SMK Tanjung Datuk, Johore. The students Heng Yi Peng, Suhailiza

Binti Sarif, and Katrik Raj A/L Ganason were chaperoned by teacher Puan Siti Noraini

Binti Mislihan. Their invention, “FWF-EM (Food waste Filter with EM)” emerged as the

First Prize winner of the BYSCC.

Our heartiest congratulations to the team from SMK Tanjung Datuk, Johore.

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia 29 March 2017 Putrajaya Heriot-Watt University has dedicated the year 2017 to robotics, hence launched its “Year of Robotics” undertaking. The endeavour will see the University, MINDS and IET Malaysia Network coorganised a talk on Robotic in Aerospace and a Robotic Workshop and Competition. Present at the launch of the initiative were MINDS President, Tan Sri Dr Augustine Ong and Indpendence-X founder and CEO Izmir Yamin. Tan Sri Augustine Ong was invited to give a talk on “Innovation and Creativity in Education”. The objectives of this talk were to encourage creativity and innovations in robotic technology, to promote STEM education in Malaysia and to provide a platform for students to associate with industrial linkages.

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MoU between MINDS and Multimedia University 13 April 2017 Cyberjaya A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between MINDS and the Multimedia University (MMU) on 13 April 2017 at the University’s Campus in Cyberjaya. The two parties hope to work together to enhance entrepreneur development via talks, seminars, and workshops and to conduct short courses and training programmes. MINDS was represented by its President, Tan Sri Dr Augustine Ong whereas MMU was represented by its President/CEO Prof. Datuk Dr. Ahmad Rafi Mohamed Eshaq.

L-R Prof Ir Dr Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid, Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Rafi Mohamed Eshaq, Tan Sri Dr Augustine

Ong and Mr Myocho Kan

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MINDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 15 April 2017 Crystal Crown Hotel Petaling Jaya The 30th MINDS AGM was held on 15 April 2017 at the Crystal Crown Hotel, PJ. A total of 35 MINDS members turned up for the AGM. Several of the Society’s activities were highlighted and the President was glad to inform all present that the membership number has gone up to 2166. He also informed that MINDS flagship event, ITEX 2017, will be held at the KLCC from 11-13 May 2017. The shortlisted entries from the Arts & Creativity Exhibition held in 2016 will also be exhibited during the coming ITEX. Chapters’ reports were given by the Chairman of Perak, Seberang Prai, Perlis and also by the Young MINDS Chapter. Following the AGM. MINDS invited Tan Sri Dr Jegathesan to give a talk entitled “Can Lifestyle Be Engineered?” Tan Sri Jegathesan regaled all present with anecdotes and also filled them in on how to practise a healthy lifestyle. Following the talk, the members were treated to a scrumptious buffet lunch at the hotel.

(L-R) SF Dong, Myocho Kan, Tan Sri Ong, Datuk Choo and Christine Ong

Members reading through the AGM Report Tan Sri Dr Jegathesan making a point

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Sharing by experienced professors on the work of some past Nobel Prize recipients

in economics, medicine, physics and chemistry and how these impact the world

Panel session on application for research grants.

Jomo Kwame Sundaram Eminent Economist

Maude E Phipps Professor (Human Genetics), Monash University Kurunathan Ratnavelu Professor, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, University of Malaya Dato’ Dr V G Kumar Das Professor Emeritus, University of Malaya

Who should attend:

Researchers including post graduates and academics; Corporate Leaders and Senior

Management

DATE: 10 August 2017

TIME: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm

VENUE: University of Malaya High Impact Research (UM HIR)

VENUE: CITITEL MIDVALLEY, KUALA LUMPUR

NOBEL FORUM

HIGHLIGHTS

SPEAKERS

For Excellence in Research

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PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME

08:30 Registration 08:45 WELCOME ADDRESS Tan Sri Dr Augustine Ong, President of MINDS 09:00 TALES OF HUMAN LONGEVITY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Professor Maude E Phipps 10:00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram 11:00 Break 11:30 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY: No turning back for mechanically-interlocked molecules (MIMs) Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr V G Kumar Das 12:30 Lunch 14:00 NEW INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGY: A journey of Nobel Laureates’ Work from the bench to the

market place Professor Kurunathan Ratnavelu 15:00 PANEL ON RESEARCH GRANTS 16:00 Close with coffee/tea

Registration Fee: RM200 for MINDS members

(per person) RM500 for non-members

Fee covers course materials, certificate of attendance and meals. Registration will be on first come first serve basis. Payment is required for confirmation of registration.

Payment: All cheques are to be made payable to “Persatuan Rekacipta dan Rekabentuk Malaysia” before the Forum. For direct bank-in (MBB 5-14057-63686-1), deposit slip with names of participants must be faxed to Secretariat as proof of payment.

Closing date: 21 JULY 2017

Cancellation: There will be no refund of the registration fee if cancellation is made after the closing date. Substitutes are allowed but the Secretariat would appreciate prior notification by 2 August 2017.

Reservation: The Society reserves the right to make changes to the speaker, date, including cancellation of the Forum if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.

Enquiries: Ms Mary Low Tel: 603-7118 2062; Fax: 603- 7118 2063 Email: tansriong@yahoo.com

REGISTRATION DETAILS

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MALAYSIAN OIL SCIENTISTS’ & TECHNOLOGISTS’

ASSOCIATION (MOSTA)

Oil Palm Best Practices Workshop 2017

Theme: “RECIPE FOR HIGH , SUSTAINABLE OIL PALM YIELDS”

Dates: 12 – 14 September 2017

Venue: Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh, Perak

Day 1 & Day 2 - Seminar cum Panel Discussion Sessions

Day 3 - Field Excursion: Lower Perak Estates

Organised by

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Malaysia’s 1st 3D Printer Company The most affordable 3D printers are now available in Malaysia. You can now print your own plastic prototype models and turn your imagination from any 3D drawing into an actual object. Designex3D offers you a comprehensive range of 3D printer models with different build sizes for different print applications and design needs. Our 3D printers work with a broad variety of 3D print consumables such as PLA, ABS, Flex and specialty filaments . 3D Printing allows the ability to print an early plastic prototype model, toys, casings, knobs before mass production. The manufacturing industry will be revolutionised by enabling individuals to create and customize their own products. Various materials can be 3D printed, for example: Plastic (ABS or PLA), Rubber, Wood, Metal Based Compound, Conductive and more. Designex 3D Sdn Bhd designs, manufactures and distributes quality personal 3D printer for hobbyists or anyone who has an interest in rapid prototyping technologies. 3D printing is an important process for large scale industries before they enter into mass production of their product. 3D Corridor is Designex 3D’s ambitious plan to provide a total 3D solution to the local market, to increase knowledge and awareness about 3D printing, and to help the education sector by providing affordable 3D printers to the students. This will help to revolutionise the classroom scenario by encouraging creative innovation by teaching children the fun of creating and tinkering with the use of a 3d printer.

Daniel Mak and Paul Siew with their Malaysian Innovative Product Award for the Apollo 3D Printer

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30 Years of Inventiveness – Invent for a Better Tomorrow Special member’s price RM50.00 only (available from 1st June 2017)

Wording on T-shirt : INVENT for a better tomorrow MINDS T-shirt for sale at RM25.00 each Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Patrons: YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad YBhg Tan Sri Law Hieng Ding MINDS Executive Committee (2016-2018) Academician Tan Sri Emeritus Prof Datuk Dr Augustine S H Ong – President Datuk Dr Choo Yuen May – Vice President Mr Myocho Kan – Hon. Secretary Ms Christine Ong – Hon. Treasurer Committee Members Dr Loo Koi Sang Mr Tan Kim Seng Dato’ Dr Cheah Cheng Huat Major Munusamy Mr Robest Yong Executive Secretary – Ms S F Dong Editor – Ms Chrys Tee Malaysian Invention & Design Society C3A-10, 4th Floor Block C Damansara Intan 1 Jalan SS20/27 47400 PJ Tel: 03-71182062 HP: 012-9032312 Email: minds.invent@gmail.com Website: www.minds.com.my Percetakan Soon Lee Heng Sdn Bhd 15 Jalan Besar, Selayang Baru 68100 Batu Caves Selangor

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