Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan - YPASM

29/09/2026

🐧 Penguins rule the ice. 🦭 Seals rule the sea. But the land? It belongs to a bug!

Meet the Antarctic midge, just a few millimetres long, yet crowned as Antarctica’s largest true land animal. Unlike penguins and seals that depend on the ocean, this tiny insect spends its entire life on land, surviving in ways that sound almost impossible.

Its frozen larval stage, short adult lifespan, and extreme resilience make it one of the most remarkable survivors on Earth.

29/09/2026

🌏 CFP2027 Webinar Series | SESSION 2 — TODAY!❄️

Looking to undertake research in Antarctica? One of the first steps is finding the right collaborators and understanding what it takes to prepare for an Antarctic expedition.

Join us TODAY for Session 2 of the CFP2027 Webinar Series:

🎙️ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Mohd Rauhan Wan Hussin
Director, National Antarctic Research Centre (NARC)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

📌 Getting the Right Collaborators & Preparing for Antarctic Expeditions

📅 29 September 2026 (Tuesday)
🕚 11:00 AM (MYT)
💻 Online via Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85180728641?pwd=G8WckjSx3EzqRiI3p17Z7UbjqGHqeb.1&utm_source=chatgpt.com

Drawing from his experience in Antarctic research and expeditions, Dr. Rauhan will share insights on finding suitable research collaborators, building effective partnerships, and preparing for the realities of conducting research in Antarctica.

Whether you are an early-career researcher, an experienced researcher looking to expand into polar research, or preparing a CFP2027 proposal, this session is for you!

See you at 11:00 AM! 🇲🇾❄️

25/09/2026

🌱 “Antarctica has flowers? YES.”

❄️ We often picture Antarctica as a land of ice and snow, but it’s also home to two native flowering plants: the Antarctic pearlwort and Antarctic hair grass.

Despite the freezing temperatures, strong winds and harsh conditions, these tiny survivors have found clever ways to grow and thrive. 🌿

24/09/2026

🌙 Imagine living in a place where the sun doesn’t rise for months. In Antarctica, this is a real phenomenon known as polar night, when parts of the continent experience prolonged darkness during winter. But how does it happen, and what happens when the sun finally returns? 🌅

24/09/2026

🧊 Think all ice is the same? Think again! 👀❄️

Glacier, ice sheet, ice cap or iceberg, each one has its own story, shape and role in our frozen world. 🌍

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) merupakan acara perdagangan terkemuka di Asia Tenggara yang mempamerkan teknologi hijau dan penyelesaian mesra alam.

Terbuka kepada semua golongan masyarakat untuk memberi peluang mempelajari dan menerokai dengan lebih mendalam mengenai teknologi hijau dan inisiatif rendah karbon.

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24/09/2026

IGEM 2026 turut menampilkan segmen baharu iaitu gaya hidup lestari bagi sektor fesyen serta kosmetik.

Manakala, segmen mobiliti diperkukuh melalui pameran teknologi dan inovasi terkini dalam pengangkutan rendah karbon,termasuk kenderaan elektrik (EV).

Inisiatif ini memperkukuhkan lagi peranan IGEM sebagai
pemangkin transformasi hijau dalam mempercepat tindakan iklim dan demi masa depan yang lebih lestari serta berdaya tahan.

24/09/2026

IGEM 2026 will showcase the future of sustainable living with innovative solutions in fashion and lifestyle.

The mobility segment is further strengthened through the showcasing of the latest technologies and innovations in low-carbon transportation, including electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative reinforces IGEM’s role as a catalyst for green transformation by accelerating climate action and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

24/09/2026