Curriculum Vitae

DR. YONG KIEN THAI

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • 0379674687

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PLANT SYSTEMATIC
    Bryophytes & Ferns
  • TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY
    Bryophyte ecology
  • PLANT TAXONOMY
    Bryophytes and Ferns

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(UM), (Botany)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc(Botany)(UKM), (Botany)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • BSc(Hons)(UKM), (Botany)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    03 Oct 2022 - present (Rimba Ilmu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Coordinator
    03 Oct 2022 - 02 Oct 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    23 Aug 2023 - 22 Aug 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    08 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    22 Jul 2020 - 21 Jul 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Herbarium Universiti Malaya (KLU)
    06 May 2019 - 05 May 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Pemangku Penyelaras Rimba Ilmu
    05 Sep 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Kebun ISB
    01 Nov 2008 - 30 Dec 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK of Rimba Ilmu Revitalization Project
    09 Sep 2014 - 31 Dec 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Curator of Herbarium
    13 Mar 2006 - 15 Jan 2009 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF SCB MALAYSIA CHAPTER, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN CAVE & KARST CONSERVANCY, MEMBER
    2020 to present (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRYOLOGISTS, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2019 to 2023 (International)
  • SYSTEMATIC ASSOCIATION, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2017 to 2019 (International)
  • SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2016 to 2019 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Judge at the 21st Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2016
    University of Malaya, National University of Singapore & Chulalongkorn University, 2016 (University)
  • Letter of appreciation as scientific committee member
    The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka, 2016 (International)
  • Kursus Peningkatan Profesionalisme Pensyarah Biologi Kolej Matrikulasi Selangor
    Kolej Matrikulasi Selangor, Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia, 2014 (Community)
  • PRO NATURA FUND
    PRO NATURA FOUNDATION JAPAN, 2012 (International)
  • MTSF Science and Technology Research Grant
    Malaysia Toray Science Foundation, 2005 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ong, Song-Quan; Jalaluddin, Nurzatil Sharleeza Mat; Yong, Kien Thai; Ong, Su Ping; Lim, Kooi Fong; Azhar, Suhaila (2023). Digitization of natural history collections: A guideline and nationwide capacity building workshop in Malaysia, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. 13(6). doi:10.1002/ece3.10212
  2. Tan, Yi-Sheng; Wong, Soon-Kit; Yong, Kien-Thai; Lim, Kuan-Hon; Lim, Siew-Huah; Low, Yun-Yee (2023). Eugeniifoline, a Pentacyclic Indole Alkaloid from Leuconotis eugeniifolia, and Configurational Revision of Synthetic Eugeniifoline Isolated from a Diversity-Enhanced Extract, JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. . doi:10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00731
  3. Tang, Sin-Yee; Tan, Chun-Hoe; Sim, Kae-Shin; Yong, Kien-Thai; Lim, Kuan-Hon; Low, Yun-Yee; Lim, Siew-Huah (2023). Polyneurines A-H, iboga alkaloids from Tabernaemontana polyneura, PHYTOCHEMISTRY. 208. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113587
  4. Cho, Eun-Seon; Krishnan, Premanand; Loh, Hwei-San; Daly, Janet M.; Leong, Chee-Onn; Mai, Chun-Wai; Low, Yun-Yee; Yong, Kien-Thai; Lim, Kuan-Hon (2022). Pentacyclic and hexacyclic cucurbitacins from Elaeocarpus petiolatus, PHYTOCHEMISTRY. 193. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112988
  5. Ho, Boon-Chuan; Alonso-Garcia, Marta; Chantanaorrapint, Sahut; Ellis, Leonard Thomas; Promma, Chatchaba; Rubasinghe, Sumudu C. K.; Wei, Yu-Mei; Ye, Wen; Yong, Kien-Thai (2022). Additions to the bryophyte flora of Singapore, HERZOGIA. 35(2), 420-442. doi:10.13158/heia.35.2.2022.420
  6. Low, Yee Wen; Rajaraman, Sitaram; Tomlin, Crystal M.; Ahmad, Joffre Ali; Ardi, Wisnu H.; Armstrong, Kate; Athen, Parusuraman; Berhaman, Ahmad; Bone, Ruth E.; Cheek, Martin; Cho, Nicholas R. W.; Choo, Le Min; Cowie, Ian D.; Crayn, Darren; Fleck, Steven J.; Ford, Andrew J.; Forster, Paul, I; Girmansyah, Deden; Goyder, David J.; Gray, Bruce; Heatubun, Charlie D.; Ibrahim, Ali; Ibrahim, Bazilah; Jayasinghe, Himesh D.; Kalat, Muhammad Ariffin; Kathriarachchi, Hashendra S.; Kintamani, Endang; Koh, Sin Lan; Lai, Joseph T. K.; Lee, Serena M. L.; Leong, Paul K. F.; Lim, Wei Hao; Lum, Shawn K. Y.; Mahyuni, Ridha; McDonald, William J. F.; Metali, Faizah; Mustaqim, Wendy A.; Naiki, Akiyo; Ngo, Kang Min; Niissalo, Matti; Ranasinghe, Subhani; Repin, Rimi; Rustiami, Himmah; Simbiak, Victor, I; Sukri, Rahayu S.; Sunarti, Siti; Trethowan, Liam A.; Trias-Blasi, Anna; Vasconcelos, Thais N. C.; Wanma, Jimmy F.; Widodo, Pudji; Wijesundara, Douglas Siril A.; Worboys, Stuart; Yap, Jing Wei; Yong, Kien Thai; Khew, Gillian S. W.; Salojarvi, Jarkko; Michael, Todd P.; Middleton, David J.; Burslem, David F. R. P.; Lindqvist, Charlotte; Lucas, Eve J.; Albert, Victor A. (2022). Genomic insights into rapid speciation within the world's largest tree genus Syzygium, NATURE COMMUNICATIONS. 13(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32637-x
  7. Chan, Z. Y., Krishnan, P., Modaresi, S. M., Hii, L. W., Mai, C. W., Lim, W. M., . . . Lim, K. H. (2021). Monomeric, Dimeric, and Trimeric Tropane Alkaloids from Pellacalyx saccardianus. Journal of natural products, 84(8), 2272-2281. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c00374
  8. Chan, Zi-Yang; Krishnan, Premanand; Hii, Ling -Wei; Mai, Chun-Wai; Leong, Chee-Onn; Low, Yun-Yee; Wong, Soon-Kit; Ting, Kang-Nee; Yong, Kien -Thai; Lim, Kuan-Hon (2021). Unusual diarylheptanoid-phenylpropanoid adducts and diarylheptanoid alkaloids from Pellacalyx saccardianus, PHYTOCHEMISTRY LETTERS. 46, 36-44. doi:10.1016/j.phytol.2021.09.004
  9. Krishnan, P., Lee, F. K., Yap, V. A., Low, Y. Y., Kam, T. S., Yong, K. T., . . . Lim, K. H. (2020). Schwarzinicines A-G, 1,4-Diarylbutanoid-Phenethylamine Conjugates from the Leaves of Ficus schwarzii. Journal of natural products, 83(1), 152-158. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01160
  10. Krishnan, Premanand; Lee, Fong-Kai; Yap, Veronica Alicia; Low, Yun-Yee; Kam, Toh-Seok; Kien-Thai Yong; Ting, Kang-Nee; Lim, Kuan-Hon (2020). Schwarzinicines A-G, 1,4-Diarylbutanoid-Phenethylamine Conjugates from the Leaves of Ficus schwarzii, JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. 83(1), 152-158. doi:10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01160
  11. Tan, J. W., Chang, S. W., Abdul-Kareem, S., Yap, H. J., Yong, K. T. (2020). Deep Learning for Plant Species Classification Using Leaf Vein Morphometric. Ieee-Acm Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, 17(1), 82-90. doi: 10.1109/tcbb.2018.2848653
  12. Tan, Jing Wei; Chang, Siow-Wee; Abdul-Kareem, Sameem; Yap, Hwa Jen; Yong, Kien-Thai (2020). Deep Learning for Plant Species Classification Using Leaf Vein Morphometric, IEEE-ACM TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS. 17(1), 82-90. doi:10.1109/TCBB.2018.2848653
  13. Yeap, J. S. Y., Tan, C. H., Yong, K. T., Lim, K. H., Lim, S. H., Low, Y. Y., & Kam, T. S. (2020). Macroline, talpinine, and sarpagine alkaloids from Alstonia penangiana. An NMR-based method for differentiating between A. penangiana and A. macrophylla. Phytochemistry, 176, 12. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112391
  14. Chan, Z. Y., Govindaraju, K., Krishnan, P., Low, Y. Y., Chong, K. W., Yong, K. T., . . . Lim, K. H. (2019). Diphenethylpiperidine alkaloids with tracheal smooth muscle relaxation activity from Hippobroma longiflora (L.) G. Don. Phytochemistry Letters, 30, 93-98. doi:10.1016/j.phytol.2019.01.035
  15. Chen, C. W., Lindsay, S., Yong, K. T., Mustapeng, A. M. A., Amoroso, V. B., Dang, V. D., Huang, Y. M. (2019). Clarification of Two Poorly Known Vittarioid Ferns (Pteridaceae): Haplopteris angustissima and H. capillaris. Systematic Botany, 44(3), 483-493. doi:10.1600/036364419x15620113920545
  16. Krishnan, P., Mai, C. W., Yong, K. T., Low, Y. Y., Lim, K. H. (2019). Alstobrogaline, an unusual pentacyclic monoterpenoid indole alkaloid with aldimine and aldimine-N-oxide moieties from Alstonia scholaris. Tetrahedron Letters, 60(11), 789-791. doi:10.1016/j.tetlet.2019.02.018
  17. Yeap, J. S. Y., Lim, K. H., Yong, K. T., Lim, S. H., Kam, T. S., Low, Y. Y. (2019). Lycopodium Alkaloids: Lycoplatyrine A, an Unusual Lycodine-Piperidine Adduct from Lycopodium platyrhizoma and the Absolute Configurations of Lycoplanine D and Lycogladine H. Journal of Natural Products, 82(2), 324-329. doi:10.1021/acs.jnatprod.8b00754
  18. Yeap, Joanne Soon-Yee; Lim, Kuan-Hon; Yong, Kien-Thai; Lim, Siew-Huah; Kam, Toh-Seok; Low, Yun-Yee (2019). Lycopodium Alkaloids: Lycoplatyrine A, an Unusual Lycodine-Piperidine Adduct from Lycopodium platyrhizoma and the Absolute Configurations of Lycoplanine D and Lycogladine H, JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. 82(2), 324-329. doi:10.1021/acs.jnatprod.8b00754
  19. Yeap, Joanne Soon-Yee; Navanesan, Suerialoasan; Sim, Kae-Shin; Yong, Kien-Thai; Gurusamy, Subramaniam; Lim, Siew-Huah; Low, Yun-Yee; Kam, Toh-Seok (2018). Ajmaline, Oxindole, and Cytotoxic Macroline-Akuammiline Bisindole Alkaloids from Alstonia penangiana, JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. 81(5), 1266-1277. doi:10.1021/acs.jnatprod.8b00170
  20. Ellis, L. T., Alatas, M., Aleffi, M., Alegro, A., Segota, V., Ozimec, S., Vukovic, N., Koletic, N., Prlic, D., Bontek, M., et al. (2017). New national and regional bryophyte records, 52. Journal of Bryology, 39(3), 285-304. doi: 10.1080/03736687.2017.1341752
  21. Murat, M., Chang, S. W., Abu, A., Yap, H. J., Yong, K. T. (2017). Automated classification of tropical shrub species: a hybrid of leaf shape and machine learning approach. Peerj, 5, 23. doi: 10.7717/peerj.3792
  22. Cheah, Y. H., Yong, K. T. (2016). New records of Bazzania species (Marchantiophyta: Lepidoziaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia with identification key, Cryptogamie Bryologie. 37(2199-210), Article
  23. Yap, V. A., Qazzaz, M. E., Raja, V. J., Bradshaw, T. D., Loh, H. S., Sim, K. S., Yong, K. T., Low, Y. Y., Lim, K. H. (2016). Fistulopsines A and B antiproliferative septicine-type alkaloids from Ficus fistulosa, Phytochemistry Letters. 15(136-141), Article
  24. Akiyama, H., Schafer-Verwimp, A., Printarakul, N., Suleiman, M., Tan, B. C., Goffinet, B., Yong, K. T., Muller, F. (2015). Phylogenetic study of the genus Aptychella (Pylaisiadelphaceae, Musci), Bryologist. 118(3273-283), Article
  25. Shu, L., Cheng, X. F., Daniels, A. E. D., Yong, K. T., Zhu, R. L. (2015). Taxonomy and distribution of Cheilolejeunea larsenii Mizut. (Marchantiophyta, Lejeuneaceae), with special reference to three new synonyms, Journal of Bryology. 37(4297-303), Article
  26. Thouvenot, L., Yong, K. T. (2015). Macromitrium larrainii, a new species of Macromitrium (Orthotrichaceae, Bryophyta) from New Caledonia, Cryptogamie Bryologie. 36(4343-348), Article
  27. Yap, V. A., Loong, B. J., Ting, K. N., Loh, S. H. S., Yong, K. T., Low, Y. Y., Kam, T. S., Lim, K. H. (2015). Hispidacine, an unusual 8,4 -oxyneolignan-alkaloid with vasorelaxant activity, and hispiloscine, an antiproliferative phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid, from Ficus hispida Linn, Phytochemistry. 109, 96-102
  28. Lim, S. H., Low, Y. Y., Sinniah, S. K., Yong, K. T., Sim, K. S., Kam, T. S. (2014). Macroline, akuammiline, sarpagine, and ajmaline alkaloids from Alstonia macrophylla, Phytochemistry. 98, 204-215
  29. Nurul, Hafiza M. R.; Yong, K. T.; Osman, N.; Nasrulhaq-Boyce, A. (2014). Leaf photosynthetic characteristics in eight shaded Malaysian filmy ferns, PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY. 83, 353-361
  30. Pejin, B., Savic, A., Kien-Thai, Y., Mojovic, M. (2014). Further in vitro evaluation of antiradical activity of the moss Rhodobryum ontariense tea using EPR and fluorescence spectroscopy, Cryptogamie Bryologie. 35(2), 173-179
  31. Yu, J., Yong, K. T., Guo, S. L. (2014). Taxonomic notes on Macromitrium densum (Bryopsida) with a new synonym, M-brevissimum, Nordic Journal of Botany. 32(4), 437-440
  32. Pejin, B., Kien-Thai, Y. (2013). ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE ESTIMATION OF HYDROXYL RADICAL SCAVENGING CAPACITY OF A MEDICINAL MOSS TEA, Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures. 8(1), 291-294
  33. Pejin, B., Belic, D., Vuckovic, G., Kien-Thai, Y., Stanimirovic, B. (2013). MINERAL CONTENT OF A MOSS TEA FOR HYPERTENSION, Italian Journal of Food Science. 25(2), 235-237
  34. Pejin, B., Glamoclija, J., Ciric, A., Kien-Thai, Y., Sokovic, M. (2013). The Moss Rhodobryum ontariense Tea, a Good Source of Natural Antifungals Against Candida albicans, Revista De Chimie. 64(5), 552-554
  35. Pejin, B., Tovilovic, G., Ignjatovic, D., Kien-Thai, Y., Tomic, M. (2013). Sedative and anxiolytic-like activities of the moss Rhodobryum ontariense water extract in rodents: a preliminary study, Cryptogamie Bryologie. 34(1), 49-54
  36. Pejin, B., Kien-Thai, Y., Bogdanovic-Pristov, J., Pejin, I., Spasojevic, I. (2012). IN VITRO INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFECT OF THE MOSS RHODOBRYUM ONTARIENSE (KINDB.) (KINDB.), Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures. 7(1), 353-359
  37. Pejin, B., Kien-Thai, Y., Stanimirovic, B., Vuckovic, G., Belic, D., Sabovljevic, M. (2012). Heavy metal content of a medicinal moss tea for hypertension, Natural Product Research. 26(23), 2239-2242
  38. Nasrulhaq-Boyce, A., Mohamed, M. A. H., Lim, A. L., Barakbah, S. S., Yong, K. T., Nor, D. M. (2011). Comparative morphological and photosynthetic studies on three Malaysian species of Pogonatum from habitats of varying light irradiances, Journal of Bryology. 33(35-41), Article
  39. Ellis, L. T., Asthana, A. K., Sahu, V., Bednarek-Ochyra, B. H., Ochyra, R., Cano, M. J., Yong, K. T., et al. (2010). New national and regional bryophyte records, 25, Journal of Bryology. 32, 311-322
  40. Mohamed, H., Thai, Y. K., Gunaseelan, G. (2004). Additions to the moss flora of Peninsular Malaysia, Journal of Bryology. 26, 47-52
Scopus
  1. Nuratiqah A.R., Yong K.T. (2023). Exploring public perceptions for the conservation of the Batu Caves limestone hill, Selangor, Malaysia, Malayan Nature Journal. 75(1), 231-240
  2. Ong S.-Q., MatJalaluddin N.S., Yong K.T., Ong S.P., Lim K.F., Azhar S. (2023). Digitization of natural history collections: A guideline and nationwide capacity building workshop in Malaysia, Ecology and Evolution. 13(6). doi:10.1002/ece3.10212
  3. Tan Y.-S., Wong S.-K., Yong K.-T., Lim K.-H., Lim S.-H., Low Y.-Y. (2023). Eugeniifoline, a Pentacyclic Indole Alkaloid from Leuconotis eugeniifolia, and Configurational Revision of Synthetic Eugeniifoline Isolated from a Diversity-Enhanced Extract, Journal of natural products. 86(1), 232-236. doi:10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00731
  4. Tang S.-Y., Ng M.-P., Tan C.-H., Sim K.-S., Lim K.-H., Yong K.-T., Low Y.-Y., Lim S.-H. (2023). Chippiine, iboga, cleavamine, vobasine, and cytotoxic bisindole alkaloids from Tabernaemontana polyneura, Tetrahedron. 149. doi:10.1016/j.tet.2023.133706
  5. Tang S.-Y., Tan C.-H., Sim K.-S., Yong K.-T., Lim K.-H., Low Y.-Y., Lim S.-H. (2023). Polyneurines A H, iboga alkaloids from Tabernaemontana polyneura, Phytochemistry. 208. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113587
  6. Cho E.-S., Krishnan P., Loh H.-S., Daly J.M., Leong C.-O., Mai C.-W., Low Y.-Y., Yong K.-T., Lim K.-H. (2022). Pentacyclic and hexacyclic cucurbitacins from Elaeocarpus petiolatus, Phytochemistry. 193. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112988
Others
  1. Lindsay, S. et al. (2022). Flora of Singapore: Checklist and bibliography. Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 74 (Suppl. 1): 3-860.
  2. Suleiman, M., Repin, R., Rajian, N.J., Yong, K.T. (2022). The mosses of Mount Tambuyukon, Kinabalu Park, Malaysian Borneo. Journal of Tropical Briology & Conservation 19: 167-182.
  3. Cheah Y.H. & Yong K.T. (2020). Confirmation of an elusive moss from karst limestone in Peninsular Malaysia. Conservation Malaysia 31: 4-5.
  4. Syazwana, N., Norhazrina, N., Maideen, H., Yong K.T. & Suleiman, M. (2018). Towards a revision of the moss genus Fissidens (Fissidentaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Malayan Nature Journal 70(3): 297-307.
  5. Yeap JS, Navanesan S, Sim KS, Yong KT, Gurusamy S, Lim SH, Low YY, Kam TS. 2018. Ajmaline, oxindole, and cytotoxic macroline akuammiline bisindole alkaloids from Alstonia penangiana. Journal of Natural Products, 81(5): 1266-1277.
  6. Ellis et al. (2016). New national and regional bryophyte records, 49. Journal of Bryology 38: 327-347
  7. Gradstein, R., K.T. Yong, M. Suleiman, A. Putrika, D. Apriani, E. Yuniati, F.AG. Kanak, F.B. Ulum, I. Wahyuni, K. Wongkuna, L.C. Lubos, T.T. Luong, M.R. Puspaningrum, M.R. Serudin, M. Zuhri, A.M. Ng, N. Junita, N. Pasaribu, S. Kornochalert. 2010. Bryophytes of Mount Patuha, West Java, Indonesia. Reinwardtia 13(2): 107-123.
  8. Lim, A.L., Haron, N.W., Yong, K.T. & Wong, M.M. 2010. Notes on some plant collections from Bachok and several forest reserves in Kelantan. Malaysian Journal of Science 29 (SESMA Special Issue): 47-54.
  9. Iwatsuki, Z., Yong, K.T. & Suzuki, T. 2009. A new species of Fissidens (Bryopsida, Fissidentaceae) from Peninsular Malaysia. Garden's Bulletin Singapore 61(1): 49-53.
  10. Mohamed, H., Yong, K.-T., Ibrahim, Z. 2009. A preliminary survey of the fern flora of a regenerated forest in Kenaboi Forest Reserve. Malaysian Journal of Science 28(4): 396-398.
  11. Mohamed, H., Yong, K.-T., Idris, N. 2009. The moss flora of Kenaboi Forest Reserve, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Science 28(4): 369-378.
  12. Mohamed, H. & Yong, K.T. 2005. A checklist of mosses for the north-eastern region of Langkawi Islands, Peninsular Malaysia with additional records for the Langkawi group of islands. Malaysia Journal of Science 24: 111-117.
  13. Mohamed, H., Yong, K.T., Damanhuri, A. & Latiff, Q.A. 2005. Moss diversity of Langkawi Islands, Peninsular Malaysia. Malayan Nature Journal 57(2): 243-254.
  14. Mohamed, H., Tan, B.C., Yong, K.T. & Geri, C. 2004. Mosses. The Sarawak Museum Journal, special issue 6, Sarawak Bau Limestone Biodiversity, vol. 59: 179-186.
  15. Mohamed, H., Yong, K.T. & Bakar, B. 2003. Mosses of Gunung Serapi, Sarawak. Tropical Bryology 24: 139-145.
Books
  1. Yong, K.T., Tan, B.C., Ho, B.C., Ho, Q.Y. & Mohamed, H. 2013. A revised moss checklist of Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore. Kepong: Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.
Chapter in Books
  1. Majid, A., Damanhuri, A., Suleiman, M. & Yong, K.T. 2011. Mosses of Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary. In Mohamed, H., Ipor, I., Meekiong, K., Ahmad, S., Ampeng, A. (eds.) Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary 'Hidden Jewel of Sarawak'. p. 153-171.
  2. Mohamed, H., Yong, K.T. & Damanhuri, A. 2010. Mosses of North-western Maliau Basin with notes on the phylogeographical affinities. In: Komoo, I., Othman, M., Ikram, M.S. & Latiff, A. (eds.), Maliau Basin--Physical environment and biological diversity of the northern rim. Kuala Lumpur: Akademi Sains Malaysia. Pp. 135-156.
  3. Suleiman, M., A. Damanhuri, K.T. Yong & Ruzi A.R. 2010. Mosses of Lojing Highlands, Kelantan. In: Ibrahim Che Omar & Zulhazman Hamzah (eds.). Conserving Lojing Highlands for sustainable development. Kota Bharu: Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, pp. 55-65.
  4. Mohamed, H., Tan, B.C., Yong, K.T., Cheng, P.L. & Gan, H.W. 2008. An Updated Checklist of Mosses from Pulau Tioman. In: Phang, S.M., Amri, A.Y., Ooi, L.S.J. and Mydin, H.A.J. (eds), Natural history of the Pulau Tioman group of Islands. Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya Monograph Series 1. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya. Pp. 43-52.
  5. Damanhuri, A., Yong, K.T., Maideen, H., Hamdan, N., Idris, N., Som, J.M., Mahusin, C.W. & Lee, G.E. 2006. A checklist of moss of Gunung Mandi Angin, with additional records for Peninsular Malaysia. In Muda, A., Jaafar, N., Sabran, M.R., Som, J.M., Nizam, M.S. & Latiff, A. (eds), Gunung Mandi Angin, Terengganu: Pengurusan, persekitaran fizikal, kepelbagaian biologi dan pelancongan ekologi. Kuala Lumpur: Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia.
  6. Yong, K.T., Damanhuri, A., Mohamed, H., Sadiah, H. & Idris, N. 2006. Towards a comprehensive moss flora of Gunung Jerai. In Ismail, S.M., Ahmad, W.Y.W., Som, J.M., Muda, Y. & Latiff, A. (eds), Hutan Simpan Gunung Jerai, Kedah: Pengurusan, persekitaran fizikal dan kepelbagaian biologi. Kuala Lumpur: Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia.
  7. Damanhuri, A., K.T. Yong, Maideen, H., Bahari, A., Yahya, M.A., Dahlan, M.P. & Daud, A.W. 2005. Moss flora of Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah. In Ismail, S.M., Hassan, C.H., Dahalan, M.P., Som, J.M., Yunus, N. & Latiff, A. (eds.), Hutan Simpan Ulu Muda, Kedah: pengurusan, persekitaran fizikal dan biologi. Kuala Lumpur: Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia.
  8. Damanhuri, A., Yong, K.T., Hidaya, N., Maideen, H., Tahrim, J. & Saorani, S. 2005. Flora lumut jati di Gunung Stong. In Ismail, S.M., Taha, D.H., Shafie, A.S., Som, J.M., Farida-Hanum, I. & Latiff, A. (eds.), Taman Negeri Gunung Stong, Kelantan: Pengurusan, persekitaran fizikal, biologi dan sosio-ekonomi. Kuala Lumpur: Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia.
  9. Mohamed, H. & Yong, K.T. 2005. The moss flora of the southwestern Endau-Rompin National Park, Johor, Malaysia. In Mohamed, H. & Zakaria-Ismail, M. (eds), The forests and biodiversity of Selai, Endau-Rompin. Johor Bahru: Perbadanan Taman Negara Johor.
  10. Yong, K.T. & Damanhuri, A. 2005. Flora lumut jati (Musci) di Gunung Nuang. In Nor, S.M., Rahim, S.A., Ismail, S.M., Mustafa, N.M.S.N., Som, J.M., Ujang, R. & Latiff, A. (eds.), Gunung Nuang, Selangor: persekitaran fizikal dan kepelbagaian biologi. Kuala Lumpur: Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia.
  11. Yong, K.T., Maideen, H., Nizam, M.S. & Damanhuri, A. 2002. Mosses of Wang Mu Forest Reserve, Perlis State Park. In Latiff, A., Osman, K., Rahaman, Y.A. & Faridah-Hanum, I. (eds.), Biodiversity and management of Perlis State Park physical, biological and social environments of Wang Mu. Perlis: Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis.
Article in Proceeding
  1. MOHAMED, Z., ABD MAJID, M., YONG, K.T., SAYED ABDUL RAHMAN, S. A. and OTHMAN, R. Y. (2007). Retrotransposons as Indicators of Bryophyte Diversity, World Conference Of Bryology 2007, 23-27 July 2007, Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Alkaloid Chemosystematics As An Efficient Tool For Identifying Plants Belonging To The Pandanaceae Family (benstonea, Pandanus, Or Freycinetia) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Palaeo-biodiversity And Taxonomy Of Late Cenozoic Fossils From Sarawak ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2024, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Interactive Qr Code Plant Tagging For Educational Nature Trail At Ulu Gombak Forest Reserve ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    The Rimba Project 2.0: Ecosystem Services of Urban Forest Towards Climate Change Mitigation ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2023, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Malaysian Stingless bee (Kelulut) farming at Rimba Ilmu University Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2021 - 2022, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    The Rimba Project 2.0: Climate Change Mitigation Through Carbon Sequestration ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2015 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC))
    Automated Plant Species Classification And Identification ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2017 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Chemical Investigations Of New And Biologically-active Secondary Metabolites From Selected Malaysian Apocunaceae (kopsia, Alstonia, Tabernaemontana) ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2015 - 2018, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Chemical Investigation Of Secondary Metabolites From Two Selected Highland Species (lycopodium And Tabernaemontana) ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2016 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Delineation Of Leucobryum Javense And Its Related Species From Peninsular Malaysia Using Phylogenetic Approaches ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2014 - 2017, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Photosynthetic Acclimation In Selected Malaysian Cryptogams In Relation To Environmental Cues ( Co-Researcher)
  12. 2015 - 2017, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    WEED SEEDBANK DYNAMICS IN ABANDONED RICE PARCELS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA ( Co-Researcher)
  13. 2016 - 2017, Government Agency
    Inventori Spesimen Biodiversiti Di Universiti Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2014 - 2016, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Secondary Metabolites from the families, Lycopodiaceae and Apocynaceae ( Co-Researcher)
  15. 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SUS (Sustainability Science)
    Phylogenetic circumscription and morphological study of genus Desmotheca and Groutiella in Asia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG MALAYSIAN MACROMITRI (MOSSES) AND RELATED TAXA INFERRED FROM MOLECULAR INFORMATION AND PERISTOME STUDY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2008 - 2009, RU Geran
    TAXONOMIC REVISION AND PHYLOGENY OF FAMILY ORTHOTRICHACEAE (MUSCI) IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA AND ADJACENT REGIONS BASED ON MOLECULAR AND MORPHOLOGICAL EVIDENCE ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  18. 2007 - 2008, RU Geran
    MULTIVARIATE MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF MACROMITRIUM MINUTUM COMPLEX (FAMILY ORTHOTHICHACEAE) OF MALAYSIA AND ADJACENT REGION ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  19. 2007 - 2008, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Multivariate morphometric analysis of Macromitrium minutum complex (Family Orthotrichaceae) of Malaysia and adjacent region ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  20. 2006 - 2007, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Taxonomic revision & cladistic analysis of Family Orthotrichaceae (Musci) in Peninsular Malaysia and adjacent regions ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  21. 2005 - 2006, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Taxonomic revision & cladistic analysis of Family Orthotrichaceae (Musci) in Peninsular Malaysia and adjacent regions ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  22. 2003 - 2004, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Floristic Studies on Natural Communities at Langkawi Northeast Sea ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2023 - 2025, Alan Lennox Boyd Memorial Trust Awards
    Conservation of rare and threatened Jambu trees, Syzygium (Myrtaceae), in Peninsular Malaysia, associating this data with regional floras., United Kingdom Treasury ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2024, Universitas Indonesia Research Grant
    Exploring the potential of indigenous fruit tree species in stunting prevention among the communities in West Java, Indonesia, Universitas Indonesia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2023, GBIF BIFA: Biodiversity Information Fund for Asia
    Improving knowledge of Asian pteridophytes through DNA sampling of specimens in regional collections, Tsinghua University ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2021 - 2022, Government Agency
    Fair Data Stewardship Guidelines For Reproducibility In Biodiversity Research (phase I) ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2005 - 2007, Malaysia Toray Science Foundation
    Taxonomic revision & cladistic analysis of Family Orthotrichaceae (Musci) in Peninsula Malaysia and adjacent regions ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Gamuda Cove Forest Park Wetlands Arboretum, GAMUDA LAND (BOTANIC), Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Green to greener: The role of a university botanic garden, TMU-UM Webinar of Sustainability Journey of City Campuses 2023, Tokyo Metropolitan University and Universiti Malaya (International) (18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2023)
  2. Environmental education as a catalyst against illegal wildlife trade in Malaysia, Program Sokongan TSLB1094 Contemporary Social Studies, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa (University) (10 Nov 2022 - 10 Nov 2022)
  3. Peranan dan cabaran Rimba Ilmu ke arah penghijauan bumi, Pengurusan flora Malaysia: Satu langkah penghijauan bumi dan perkongsian faedah, Kementerian Tenaga & Sumber Asli Malaysia DAN Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) (National) (15 Jun 2022 - 15 Jun 2022)
  4. Roaming in the wild, Webinar penyelidikan Sains Semulajadi, Institut Penyelidikan Guru Kampus Pulau Pinang (National) (21 Apr 2022 - 21 Apr 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Moss checklist of Gerenai-Long Mekaba area, Sarawak Bumi Kenyalang, Heart of Borneo Seminar: Gerenai-Long Mekaba Scientific Expedition 2022 "Exploring the hinterland of north-eastern Sarawak", Sarawak Forestry Department (National) (12 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023)
  2. A survey of Batu Caves' bryophyte flora, Batu Caves Scientific Expedition Symposium, Selayang Town Council, Malaysian Cave & Karst Conservancy and Selangor Public Library (National) (26 Sep 2020 - 26 Sep 2020)
  3. Information available for mapping plants in Malaysia, Workshop on Mapping Asia Plants (MAP): Southeast Asia Plant Database Development, Biodiversity Committee, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (International) (28 Nov 2016 - 30 Nov 2016)
  4. A preliminary study on the affinities on Peninsular Malaysia, Bornean and Taiwan mosses, University of Malaya-Academia Sinica (UM-AS) Research Symposium, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Frontier Science Research Cluster, Center for Fundamental Science of Self Assembly, Center for Theoretical Physics (University) (18 Nov 2015 - 18 Nov 2015)
  5. Bryophytes of Klang Island mangrove forest, Klang Islands Seminar on the "Biodiversity and Sustaining Socio-economic Benefits of Klang Islands", Centre of Tropical Biodiversity Research, University of Malaya, Sime Darby Plantation, Selangor Forestry Department, Malaysia Fishery Department, Wetlands International, and Malaysian Nature Society. (National) (16 Dec 2014 - 17 Dec 2014)
  6. Mosses of Raja Musa Peat Swamp Forest, Seminar Ekspedisi Saintifik Biodiversiti Hutan Paya Gambut Selangor Utara, Ministry of Natural Resourse & Environment, Selagor State Government, ASEAN Peatland Forest Project, Malaysian Nature Society, Forestry Department of Malaysia (National) (28 Nov 2013 - 28 Nov 2013)
  7. Diversity of liverwort at Genting Highlands, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia, 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, Chulalongkorn University, NUS and University of Malaya (International) (08 Dec 2012 - 10 Dec 2012)
  8. Moss diversity in the Endau-Rompin, a lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia, Symposium on the study of bryology and lichenology in Malesia, The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP) (International) (18 Jul 2011 - 19 Jul 2011)
  9. Taxonomic revision and cladistic analysis of Family Orthotrichaceae (Musci) in Peninsular Malaysia and adjacent regions, MTSF Grant Research Symposium 2010, Malaysia Toray Science Foundation and University of Malaya (National) (15 Dec 2010 - 15 Dec 2010)
  10. The phylogeny of family Orthotrichaceae in Malaysia based on DNA sequences and morphological characters, 8th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Parks of Singapore, Flora Malesiana Foundation (International) (23 Aug 2010 - 27 Aug 2010)
  11. The mosses of Mount Tambuyukon, Kinabalu Park, Seminar Saintifik Gunung Tambuyukon 2010, Sabah Parks, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (National) (06 Apr 2010 - 07 Apr 2010)
  12. Mosses of Eastern Lanjak Entimau, Sarawak, Seminar on Biodiversity of Eastern Lanjak Entimau Hidden Jewel of Sarawak, Academy of Science, Malaysia, Forest Department Sarawak, University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) (National) (04 Mar 2009 - 05 Mar 2009)
  13. Mosses of Lojing Highland, Lojing Highland Scientific Expedition Seminar, Faculty of Agro-Industry and Natural Resources, University Malaysia Kelantan (National) (01 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008)
  14. Checklist of mosses from Eucalyptus Camp, Maliau Basin with notes on new records to Sabah and Borneo, Seminar on Maliau Basin Scientific Expedition: Journey through Sabah s lost world, MOSTI, Academy of Sciences Malaysia & Yayasan Sabah. (National) (28 Nov 2006 - 29 Nov 2006)
  15. Towards a comprehensive moss flora of Gunung Jerai, Kedah Peak, Seminar Ekspedisi Saintifik Gunung Jerai, Kedah, Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (National) (28 Nov 2005 - 30 Nov 2005)
  16. Moss diversity of Gunung Mandi Angin, Terengganu and additional records for Peninsular Malaysia, Seminar Ekspedisi Saintifik Gunung Mandi Angin, Terengganu, Terengganu Forestry Department (National) (05 Sep 2005 - 07 Sep 2005)
  17. Does the Wallace s Line apply to the mosses (Bryophyta)?, International Conference on Biogeography & Biodiversity Wallace in Sarawak 150 years latter\", Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Sarawak Development Institute (International) (13 Jul 2005 - 15 Jul 2005)
  18. A comparative study on the diversity of mosses of Gunung Santubong and Gunung Serapi, Sarawak, International Conference on Biogeography & Biodiversity Wallace in Sarawak 150 years latter , Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Sarawak Development Institute (International) (13 Jul 2005 - 15 Jul 2005)
  19. Status of the Bryophyte Diversity and Conservation in Malaysia, Seminar on the Status of Biological Diversity in Malaysia & Workshop on Threat Assessment of Plant Species in Malaysia, Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (National) (28 Jun 2005 - 30 Jun 2005)
  20. Altitudinal distribution and diversity of mosses in Malaysian Montane Forest, Workshop on Remote Sensing and Related Technologies for National Biodiversity Spatial Database Development, MACRES, MOSTI, KAS & MONRE (National) (27 Apr 2004 - 28 Apr 2004)
  21. A study of briological diversity & richness of Langkawi Islands, Seminar on the Findings of the Scientific & Heritage Expedition 2003--Langkawi Islands, Malaysian Nature Society (National) (20 Oct 2003 - 21 Oct 2003)
  22. Moss diversity in Taman Negara, Malaysia, Seminar Kemajuan Dalam Sistematik Tumbuhan dan Kepelbagaian Biologi, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (University) (24 Oct 2001 - 25 Oct 2001)
  23. Contribution to the moss flora of Perlis State Park: Wang Mu Forest Reserve and the surrounding, 2001 Wang Mu Scientific Seminar, Perlis State Park and Perlis Forestry Department (National) (16 Apr 2001 - 17 Apr 2001)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Glittering in the dark--rediscovery of luminous Cyathodium cavernarum Kunze from Batu Caves karst complex after 115 years, Batu Caves Scientific Expedition Symposium, Selayang Town Council, Malaysian Cave & Karst Conservancy and Selangor Public Library (National) (26 Sep 2020 - 26 Sep 2020)
  2. Exploring public perceptions of the iconic Batu Cave limestone hill and its importance in the biodiversity conservation efforts, Batu Caves Scientific Expedition Symposium, Selayang Town Council, Malaysian Cave & Karst Conservancy and Selangor Public Library (National) (26 Sep 2020 - 26 Sep 2020)
  3. Indole Alkaloids from Alstonia Macrophylla, AT INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIAN FRENCH SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2017 (IMFSC 2017), International French-Malaysian Natural Products Laboratory (International) (18 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2017)
  4. An account of hornwort (Anthocerotophyta) in the Malay Peninsula, XIX International Botanical Congress, Botanical Society of China, Shenzhen Government (International) (23 Jul 2017 - 29 Jul 2017)
  5. Fluorescent probe estimation of hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity of the moss Rhodobryum ontariense tea with heart-healing properties, 1st International Conference on Plant Biology, 20th Symposium of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society, Serbian Plant Physiology Society (International) (04 Jun 2013 - 07 Jun 2013)
  6. Photosynthetic studies on selected Malaysian Hymenophyllaceae species, 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, Chulalongkorn University, NUS, University of Malaya (National) (08 Dec 2012 - 10 Dec 2012)
  7. An insight into statistics of fluorescence spectra of complex natural product mixtures, Regional Biophysics Conference 2012, Biophysical Society of Serbia (Others) (03 Sep 2012 - 07 Sep 2012)
  8. Preliminary electron spin resonance estimation of hydroxl radical scavenging capacity of a traditional chinese herbal medicine for cardiovascular diseases, 22nd European Meeting on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection, European Society of Hypertension (International) (26 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012)
  9. Taxonomical studies of the Aneuraceae (Hepaticae) of Peninsular Malaysia, World Conference of Bryology 2007, International Association of Bryologists & University of Malaya (International) (23 Jul 2007 - 27 Jul 2007)
  10. Retrotransposons as idicators of bryophyte diversity, World Conference of Bryology 2007, International Association of Bryologists & University of Malaya (International) (23 Jul 2007 - 27 Jul 2007)
  11. Flora lumut sejati (Musci) di Gunung Nuang, Selangor, Simposium Penyelidikan Ekosistem Lembangan Langat II (SPELL II), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia & Wildlife Department (PERHILITAN) (National) (05 Jun 2001 - 06 Jun 2001)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Review The Abstracts Submitted for 28th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (Bsgc28), National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2022) Isb Virtual Biosymposium 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2022) Msc. Thesis Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris: "Changes in Plant Diversity, Plant Traits and Environmental Variables Along An Urbanization", National, (External Examiner)
  4. (2021) Pemeriksaan Tesis Pelajar Ijazah Sarjana, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Ibtp), National, (External Examiner)
  5. (2021) Pemeriksa Luar Untuk Pemeriksaan Sarjana Sains (Botani) (Stap), National, (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Mengendali Taklimat & Lawatan Teknikal Ke Taman Botani Rimba Ilmu Untuk Kakitangan Bahagian Botani, Jabatan Landskap & Taman, Perbadanan Putrajaya, University, (Resource Person)
  2. (2023) Research Project: Improving Knowledge of Asian Pteridophytes Through Dna Sampling of Specimens in Regional Collections, International, (Resource Person)
  3. (2022) Mesyuarat Bersama Pemegang Taruh Bagi Penyediaan Kerangka Institusi dan Perundangan Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia (Mbc), National, (Resource Person)
  4. (2020) Plant Exchange Program, Dr. Cecilia Koo Botanic Conservation Center (KBCC), Taiwan, Taiwan, Province Of China
  5. (2019) 24th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, BSGC 2019 Secretariat
  6. (2018) Batu Caves Scientific Expedition, Malaysian Cave & Karst Conservancy
  7. (2018) Exchanging information and training for the bryophyte conservation in KBCC, Dr. Cecilia Koo Botanic Conservation Center (KBCC), Taiwan
  8. (2017) Heart of Borneo Scientific Expedition to Tama Abu area, Sarawak Forestry Department
  9. (2016) Asia Plant Database Program, Biodiversity Committee, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, International
  10. (2016) 21st Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, BSGC 2016 Secretariat
  11. (2016) Heart of Borneo Scientific Expedition to Long Banga, Baram, Sarawak, Forestry Department of Sarawak
  12. (2016) Field course of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicin program, module BCM2112 Botany & Medicinal Chemistry, International Medical University Malaysia (IMU)
  13. (2016) Documentary "Simfoni Alam" about the mossy forest in Cameron Highlands, Radio Television Malaysia (RTM)
  14. (2015) Inventory Program in Taman Negara Pahang Bil. 2/2015, PERHILITAN Malaysia
  15. (2013) Northern Selangor Peat Swamp Forest (NSPSF) Scientific Biodiversity Expedition 2013, ASEAN Peatland Forest Project (APFP), Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia, Selangor State Government, Malaysian Nature Society
  16. (2012) The International Plant Collecting Consultant of Dr. Cecilia Koo Botanic Conservation Center (KBCC), Dr. Cecilia Koo Botanic Conservation Center (KBCC), Taiwan
  17. (2011) Scientific Expedition to Kota Damansara Forest Reserve, Selangor, Forestry Department of Selangor
  18. (2010) Klang Islands Expedition, University of Malaya and Sime Darby Plantation
  19. (2009) Scientific Expedition to Gunung Sago, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Singapore Botanic Gardens & Universiti Andalas Sumatra
  20. (2009) Fifth Training Course on Biodiversity Conservations of Bryophytes and Lichens, 14-24 July 2009 at Bogor, Indonesia, Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP)
  21. (2008) Workshop titled Towards the First Red List of Endangered bryophytes in East and Southeast Asia , 28 February 2008-2 March 2008 at Singapore Botanic Gardens., World Conservation Union (IUCN) and International Association of Bryologists (IAB)
  22. (2008) Scientific Expedition to Kenaboi Forest Reserve, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya
  23. (2006) WORLD CONFERENCE OF BRYOLOGY 2007 , 23-27 JULY 2007, KUALA LUMPUR, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA & INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRYOLOGISTS (IAB)
  24. (2006) ESTABLISHING NEW GARDENS , 30 OCTOBER-2 NOVEMBER 2006, KUALA LUMPUR, BOTANIC GARDENS CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL (BGCI) and INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UM
  25. (2006) Scientific Expedition to Maliau Basin, Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Sabah Foundation
  26. (2004) Scientific Expedition to Langkawi, University of Malaya Maritime Research Centre (UMMRec)
  27. (2004) Scientific Expedition to Belum Royal Park, Perak Forestry Department
  28. (2004) Scientific Expedition to Gunung Mandi Angin, Terengganu Forestry Department
  29. (2003) Scientific Expedition to Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah Forestry Department
  30. (2003) Scientific Expedition to Gunung Stong Forest Reserve, Kelantan Forestry Department
  31. (2003) Scientific Expedition to Langkawi Islands, Malaysian Nature Society, Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi and Kedah Forestry Department
  32. (2000) Scientific Expedition to Wang Mu Forest Reserve, Forestry Department of Perlis
  33. (2012, 1 Oct-12-31) A month attachment and training program for visiting XTBG staff member, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and Rimba Ilmu, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Scientific Expedition to Mossy Forest, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, National, (Participant)
  2. (2021) Bengkel Pengurusan Data Spesimen Dalam Program Inventori Spesimen Kebangsaan, Kementerian Tenaga & Sumber Asli (Ketsa), National, (Participant)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) The Star: Teaching The Young About Nature, National, (Host)
  2. (2023) The Star Property: Protecting The Wetlands, National, (Interview)
  3. (2022) Appreciate The Bryophyte Flora That Has Been Neglected (Translation from Mandarin Title), National, (Interview)
  4. (2021) Speaker in a Public Webinar Entitled: "Gunung Kanthan: Past & Present as a Heritage Icon. Jointly Organized by Malaysian Cave & Karst Conservancy, and Barisan Warisan Malaysia, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Radio Media Discourse About The National Tree Planting Project "Penghijauan Malaysia", City Plus Fm (Mandarin Media), National, (Discourse)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Kursus Atas Talian: Introduction to The Plant Diversity in Malaysia, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2021) Guest Lecturer for Bcm2112 Botany & Medicinal Chemistry Imu, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2015) ECOLOGICAL STUDIES ON BRYOPHYTES ALONG ALTITUDINAL ZONATIONS IN GENTING HIGHLANDS, PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, CHEAH YIH HORNG
  2. (2012) PHOTOSYNTHETIC STUDIES ON EIGHT FILMY FERNS (HYMENOPHYLLACEAE) FROM SHADED HABITATS IN MALAYSIA, NURUL HAFIZA BINTI MOHAMMAD ROSLI

PATENT/IPR

  • myDAUN
    TRADEMARK

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • River Care 3.0 X River Clean Up, (16 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023) (University)
  • Bald & Beautiful 4.0 Fund Raising Campaign for Cancer Research Malaysia and Sarawak Children'S Cancer Society, (01 Dec 2021 - 16 Jan 2022) (National)
  • Organized a Seminar On "Forest Conservation in Malaysia"., (01 Nov 2019 - 01 Nov 2019)
  • Organized a Seminar On The Topic of Tiger Conservation in Malaysia, (25 Oct 2018 - 25 Oct 2018)
  • Seminar On "Conservation and Protection of Wetlands in Malaysia -- With Reference to Lake Chini", (02 Dec 2016 - 02 Dec 2016)
  • "Karnival Suka Biologi 2014" At SMK Sungai Besar, Selangor, (03 May 2014 - 03 May 2014)
  • Guidebook for The "Plants in Hin Hua High School", (01 Jan 2014 - 30 Apr 2015)
  • Mycat "Workshop On Identifying Wildlife in Trade" in Rimba Ilmu, (03 Nov 2012 - 03 Nov 2012)
  • "World Environment Day Celebrations 2012" in Rimba Ilmu, (26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012)
  • "a Collaborative Learning Venture for Students of Science and Creative Media", a Student Learning Project of City University of Hong Kong and Co-Sponsored by University of Malaya, (01 May 2007 - 31 May 2007)
  • "a Collaborative Learning Venture for Students of Science and Creative Media", a Student Learning Project of City University of Hong Kong and Co-Sponsored by University of Malaya, (01 May 2006 - 31 May 2006)
  • "a Collaborative Learning Venture for Students of Science and Creative Media", a Student Learning Project of City University of Hong Kong and Co-Sponsored by University of Malaya, (01 Jun 2005 - 30 Jun 2005)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR NEW LECTURERS (TPNL), Wisma R&D (02 Sep 2013 - 06 Sep 2013)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. 2021:E-RESOURCES WEBINAR: CHINA NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE INFRASTRUCTURE (CNKI), 10/6/2021, Online (10 Jun 2021 - 10 Jun 2021)
CONFERENCE
  1. THE WORKSHOP ON MAPPING ASIA PLANTS (MAP): SOUTHEAST ASIA PLANT DATABASE DEVELOPMENT, Guangzhou & Beijing, China (27 Nov 2016 - 01 Dec 2016)
RESEARCH
  1. HEART OF BORNEO (HOB), SCIENTIFIC EXPIDITION 2022: EXPLORING THE HINTERLAND OF NORTH-EASTERN OF SARAWAK, (11 Sep 2022 - 26 Sep 2022)