Two M’sian researchers win Asean-US Science Prize


Early detection: Dr Cheong attaching samples to a machine that helps identify oral cancer cells at Cancer Research Malaysia’s lab in Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine.

PUTRAJAYA: Two women researchers from Malaysia are giving the country a boost in the fight against cancer.

They emerged as winners of two separate categories in the 8th Underwriters Laboratories-Asean-US Science Prize for Women 2022.

Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Couple crashes car into Langat River and leaves
Sabah state assembly's done for the current term, says Hajiji as polls loom
JPJ recalls 8,322 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles
High-flying Indonesian and leading South-East Asian R&B band Juicy Luicy to headline Malaysia's Ruang Inspirasi Festival (RIF) on Aug 17
TMJ urges Federal Govt to resolve overcrowding at major hospitals in Johor
Senior citizen loses RM1.7mil to investment scam promising high returns
Putra Heights inferno: Sime Darby selected to rebuild destroyed houses, says Amirudin
Making tourists feel safe is our top priority, says MATTA Melaka Chapter
Man fails final appeal against 35-year sentence for 2012 murder of cleaner
Chong’s use of Hakka in assembly not offensive, says Warisan leader

Others Also Read