Trio tell of Arctic experience


KUALA LUMPUR: It was a long journey from home but when they reached their Arctic station in Norway, the three Malaysian scientists were stunned by the breathtaking scenery.  

Team leader Associate Prof Dr Irene Tan Kit Peng, who carried out a research on bacteria during their 10-day stint there from July 17, told this to reporters after delivering a talk at the Universiti Malaya on their expedition to Ny-Alesund.  

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