Announcement From: Research Management Centre, UMS

Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan (YPASM) is pleased to announce that in conjunction with its 10th Anniversary in 2022, YPASM will be awarding four (4) medals to four (4) highly exceptional Malaysians with outstanding contribution in the field of Antarctic science and/or diplomacy as below:

1. National Antarctic Medal

2. YPASM Medal for Excellence in Antarctic Research

3. YPASM Medal for Young Polar Scientists

4. YPASM Medal for Polar Education and Communication

The nominations will be assessed based on the established Terms of Reference (ToR) by YPASM for the Medals and information and materials provided by nominators. The ToR and relevant forms can be downloaded at https://www.ypasm.my/yayasan-penyelidikan-antartika-sultan-mizan-medals-2022/. The nomination form and supporting documents should be completed and returned by the nominator via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by or on 15th May 2022. Self- nominations and incomplete nominations will not be accepted.

In this regard, we also seek your kind cooperation to disseminate the information on the call for nomination and award of these Medals to your network, furthering our reach to ensure that no contribution is overlooked. Please find attached the official poster on the Call for Nomination for your dissemination.

For further information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or visit www.ypasm.my.

We look forward to your nominations!

Thank you.