Conference Programme
The official conference venue for ISCIC2018 is at the Hilton Kuching, Sarawak. Situated on the waterfront of the striking Sarawak River, this central Kuching hotel boasts captivating views over the city. Conveniently situated just a 25 minute drive from Kuching International Airport and within walking distance to many popular attractions, the central location of this hotel puts you close to the action in this exciting and vibrant city.
Details:
Address: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching, 93100, MALAYSIA
Phone: +60-82-223-888 Fax: +60-82-428-984
Website: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/malaysia/hilton-kuching-KUCHITW/index.html
International Scientific Conference on Indigenous Crops 2018 (ISCIC 2018)
16 – 17 October 2018, Hilton Hotel Kuching, Sarawak
Conference Program
Day 1
16 October 2018 (Tuesday), Venue: Grand Ballroom
7.30 am |
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Registration |
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8.00 am |
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Arrival of distinguished guests |
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8.30 am |
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Opening Ceremony
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9.30 am |
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Plenary Lecture Mr. Charles B. Kovess |
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10.00 am |
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Photo Session and Coffee Break (Ballroom Foyer) |
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10.30 am |
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‘Man and Indigenous Plant’ Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohamad |
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11.00 am |
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‘Indigenous Plants of Sarawak: Utilization and Potential’ Mrs. Runi Slyvester |
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11.30 am |
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‘Utilization of Indigenous Aquatic Plant’ Prof. Dr. Japar Sidik Bin Bujang |
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12.00 pm |
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‘Ethnobotanical Studies in Sarawak’ Dr. Qammil Muzammil Abdullah |
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12.30 pm |
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‘Genetic Improvement of Indigenous Crop’ Prof. Dr. Abd. Rahman Milan |
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1.00 pm |
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Poster Exhibition and Lunch Break (Waterfront Café) |
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2.00 pm |
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‘Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Value of Hemp’ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kylie O’Brien |
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2.30 pm |
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‘The Future of Indigenous Crops’ Prof. Syed Azam-Ali |
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3.00 pm |
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‘Bambangan (Mangifera pajang) of Borneo as a source of functional food and nutraceutical’ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fadzelly Abu Bakar |
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3.30 pm |
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Poster Exhibition and Coffee Break (Ballroom Foyer) |
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4.00 pm |
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‘The Nutrient Properties of Dabai Fruit, Indigenous Fruit of Sarawak’ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azrina Azlan |
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4.30 pm |
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‘Product Development of Sarawak's Indigenous Crops’ Dr. Chua Hun Pin |
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5.00 pm |
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‘The Quality of Fermented Indigenous Fruit (Bambangan)’ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chye Fook Yee |
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5.30 pm |
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End of Day 1 |
Gala Dinner
16 October 2018 (Tuesday), Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village
6.45 pm |
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Assemble at Hilton Hotel lobby for departure to Sarawak Cultural Village |
7.45 pm |
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Arrive at Sarawak Cultural Village
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8.00 pm |
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Du’a recitation
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8.15 pm |
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Welcoming remarks by YB. Dr Annuar Rapaee Assistant Minister for Education, Science and Technological Research |
8.30 pm |
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Dinner and Cultural Show |
10.00 pm |
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Dinner Ends |
Day 2
17 October 2018 (Wednesday), Venue: Grand Ballroom
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9.00 am |
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‘Indigenous Crop as Functional Food’ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahrul Razid Sarbini |
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9.30 am |
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‘Food Security and Its Implications to Developing Economies” Prof. Datuk Dr. Mad Nasir Samsudin |
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10.00 am |
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‘Conserving agrobiodiversity: The need for recognizing traditional institutions and mechanisms’ Assistant Prof. Dr. Merlin Francis Franco |
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10.30 am |
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Poster Exhibition and Coffee Break (Ballroom Foyer) |
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11.00 am |
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‘Postharvest technology of indigenous fruits’ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phebe Ding |
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11.30 am |
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‘Orchids, The Malaysian Gems: Not just A Specialty Crop Anymore! ‘ Prof. Dr. Rusea Go |
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12.00 pm |
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‘Production and Commercialization of Hemp: Downstream Applications’ |
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12.30 pm |
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Poster Exhibition and Lunch Break (Waterfront Café) |
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1.30 pm |
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‘The Role of MARDI in Commercialization of Potential Indigenous Crops’ Dr. Mohd. Shukri Mad Ali |
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2.00 pm |
‘Commercialization of Useful Plant from Local Communities in Sarawak: The Litsara® Project ’ Mr. Tu Chun Lee |
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2.30 pm |
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‘The Achievement, Challenges and Opportunities in Promoting Indigenous Plants of Sarawak’ Dr. Maclin Anak Dayod |
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3.00 pm |
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‘The Pilot Plant Facility at Curtin Malaysia: A State Resource in the Commercialization of Indigenous Crops” Prof. Dr. Clem Kuek |
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3.30 pm |
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Post-conference Survey |
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4.00 pm |
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4.30 pm |
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Closing remark |