LOCAL AND GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNITION

Heartiest congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christophe Wiart on being listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 by Stanford University & Elsevier.

This distinguished recognition, covering both career-long citation impact and single-year (2024) citation impact, reflects the depth of your contributions and dedication in advancing scientific knowledge.

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Nurzhafarina Othman from the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, on being awarded the prestigious Whitley Award 2025 in the United Kingdom! This internationally renowned recognition, often referred to as the “Green Oscar,” celebrates her outstanding dedication to the conservation of Bornean elephants and efforts in empowering local communities. Her achievement not only brings immense pride to ITBC and UMS but also highlights Malaysia’s vital role in global biodiversity conservation.