I am thrilled to announce a significant achievement by our research team who brought home two Gold Awards at the Semarak International Research Article Competition 2024 II (SIRAC 2024 II).
Best Research Article Winner – Science Category
Gold Award – SIRAC 2024 II: 052-028
Title: “Bioresources of Anticancer and Potential Medicinal Compound from Coconut Waste”
This award-winning study explored the biomedical potential of coconut waste, uncovering bioactive compounds with strong anticancer properties. The research offers a sustainable approach to natural drug discovery while adding value to agricultural by-products.
Gold Award – SIRAC 2024 II: 061-041
Title: “Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential of Bioactive Compounds from Locally Isolated Microalgae”
This paper highlights the potent antioxidant and anticancer activity of bioactive compounds derived from local microalgae species—an exciting development in the search for eco-friendly therapeutic resources.
These projects were led in collaboration with my two outstanding postgraduate students, Husna Filzah Ismail and Ain Nafiza Basha, whose dedication and hard work were instrumental to the success of these research endeavors.
In recognition of the Best Research Article (Science Category), a cash prize of RM1000 was awarded by the competition organizers.
This achievement reflects MJIIT’s continued commitment to high-impact, sustainable research, and nurturing future-ready scientists through real-world, innovation-driven projects.
Congratulations once again to Husna and Ain on this incredible accomplishment!