center of excellence for halal products

By:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainal Samicho

Fakulti Sains GunaanUniversiti Teknologi MARA

40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

1. ASSOC. PROF. DR. ZAINAL SAMICHO (HEAD)2. MR ADI MD. SIKIN (SECRETARY 1)3. MRS SUZAIRA BAKAR (SECRETARY 2)4. ASSOC. PROF. DR. NORIZZAH ABD. RASHID5. ASSOC. PROF. DR. NORIHAM ABDULLAH6. ASSOC. PROF. DR. FARIDA ZURAINA MOHD YUSOF7. MR KHAIRUL ADZFA RADUN8. MRS HALIZA KASSIM

NO NAME FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION

1 ASSOC. PROF. DR. ZAINAL SAMICHO

FOOD TECHNOLOGY (JUICE PROCESSING),

FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

AND HALAL FOOD

2 ASSOC. PROF. DR. NORIZZAH ABD. RASHID

OILS AND FATS

(OIL AND FATS MODIFICATION)

3 ASSOC. PROF. DR. NORIHAM ABDULLAH

APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES,

RESOURCE-BASED TECHNOLOGY, FOOD ANTIOXIDANT & MEAT SCIENCE

4 ASSOC. PROF. DR ZAINON MOHD NOOR

FUNGAL GENETICS

5 ASSOC. PROF. DR CHEOW CHONG SENG

FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

6 ASSOC. PROF. DR ROHAYA AHMAD NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY AND

PHYTOMEDICINE

7 DR. ZAIBUNNISA ABDUL HAIYEE FLAVOUR CHEMISTRY, HERBAL PROFILING, EXTRACTION AND ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGY

1. To provide consulting services on illegal halal products to Government departments and operators of food.

2. To provide information about illegal halal products to the public.

3. Conducting research on the halal-haram products.

1. Advisory Committee Member for Halal Approval, JAKIM, 2003.

2. Advisor for Project of Monitoring Formaldehyde in Fish, Ministry of Health, December 2005

3. Counselor for Tunas Mekar Project, Pahang (2005-2006) & Malacca (2006).

4. Permanent Representative for Halal Technical Committee, JAKIM, since July 2006 (Technical Committee Member Halal JAKIM)

5. Panelist for Inspection and Approval of Halal Sign, Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), since 2001.

6. Technical Committee of MS1500:2004, Halal Food-Production, Preparation, Handling and Storage - General Guideline (First Revision).

7. Counselor for Tunas Mekar Project, Selangor, 16 May 2008 - 15 Jan 2010.

8. Technical Committee on Beverage and Beverage Products, SIRIM Bhd, 2009 (AP Dr Zainal Samicho & AP Dr Noriham Abdullah)

9. Specification Revision Committee and the Technical Evaluation Report, Line of Food Processing, Consultancy with the Ministry of Home Affairs, 2009

10. Technical Committee of MS1500:2009, Halal Food-Production, Preparation, Handling and Storage - General Guideline (Second Revision).

11. Working Group Committee on Islamic Consumer Goods Made of Bone, Skin and Fur, JAKIM, 2010.

12. A member of working group for food commodity standard, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Committee Member, 2005-present, National.

13. A member of working group for fruits and vegetables standard, SIRIM Bhd, Committee Member, 2008-present, National.

14. Expert panel for the setting up of new programme (Food Technology) at Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2009, National

15. Committee member for “Tender preparation and evaluation for UiTM – Consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs for Food Technology Working Group specialize in Food Antioxidant”

16. UiTM representative for NSF scholarship interview panel (2010-2011)

17. Development of FAMA multi-purpose LAZARIA coating flour (AgroMas Brand), FAMA, Consultant, 1991-1992, National level. (already commercialized in the market)

18. Development of pineapple chilli sauce for Malaysian Pineapple Board Sdn. Bhd., Malaysian Pineapple Board Sdn. Bhd., Project Leader, 1999-2000, National level.

19. Development of pineapple flakes for Malaysian Pineapple Board Sdn. Bhd., Malaysian

Pineapple Board Sdn. Bhd., Project Leader, 1999-2000, National level.

20. Technical Advisory Committee of the Food Regulations 1985, MOH

21. Sensory Evaluation Committee Working Group SIRIM

22. Working Groups of the Committee for Oils and Fats SIRIM

23. JAKIM Halal Technical Analysis Committee

NATIONAL LEVEL RESEARCH FUNDING (MOSTI/FRGS & Others) (2004 – 2010)

Research Project Source Total Funds Begin

YearEnd Year

1

Effects of Polygonum minus aqueous

extracts on the quality of chilled beefsteak,

(Project member; AP Dr Noriham Abdullah)

MOSTI RM120k 2003 2004

2

Antioxidative and Antimicrobial Activities

of Polygonum minus and Melicope lunu-

ankenda Extracts On The Storage Quality

of Chicken sausage, Others,

(Project member AP Dr Noriham Abdullah)

MOSTI RM120k 2001 2005

3

Development of Edible Fruit Coating From Palm Stearin - Principal Researcher (AP Dr Norizza Abd

Rashid)

Mosti SF RM230,997.00 12/2006 6/2009

4

Effect of Homogenisation and Stabilisers on the Physicochemical Properties of Pink Guava Juice FRGS –Principal Researcher (AP Dr Noriham

Abdullah) and Co-Researcher (AP Dr Norizzah Abd Rashid)

FRGS RM58k 9/2007 2/2010

5 Fruit Coating (AP Dr Cheow Chong Seng) E-Science RM230k 2006 2009

Research Project Source Total

Funds Begin

Year End

Year

6

Incorporation of Malaysian Herbal Extracts as an Antioxidant in Cakes (03-01-01-SF0032) -Principal Researcher (AP Dr Noriham Abdullah)

Mosti SF RM214,295.00 2006 2009

7Phytomedicinal Studies of Malaysian Uncaria (Project Leader, AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad)

E-Science RM129.3k 12/2006 8/2009

8

Phytochemistry of Hedyotis philippinensis and identification of markers in Hedyotis and Rubiaceous plants (Project Leader, AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad)

FRGS RM60k 7/2007 8/2009

9

Phytochemical Screening of Endemic plant

of Kuala Keniam, Taman Negara, Malaysia (Project member: AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad)

FRGS RM50k 1/2007 1/2009

10

Plant tissue culture system for phytochemical studies of several selected medicinal plants species (Project member: AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad)

FRGS RM11k 1/2007 6/2009

Research Project Source Total

FundsBegin

YearEnd Year

11

Evaluation of Anti-hyperglycemic and Anti-inflammatory properties of Malaysian Rubiaceae and Correlation to their Antioxidant Potential (Project leader; AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad)

FRGS RM36k 1/11/ 2009 31/10/11

12

Chemical Constituents of Rennelia elliptica: The Malaysian Ginseng (Project member: AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad)

FRGS RM40k 1/11/2009 30/4/09

13

Effect of Pineapple Crown Extract on the Tenderisation of Beef

(AP Dr Zainal Samicho, AP Dr Noriham Abdullah & Dr Normah Ismail)

FRGS RM36.3k 3/2010

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH FUNDING INCLUDING CONTRACT RESEARCH (2004 – 2009)

Research ProjectSource Total Funds Begin

YearEnd Year

1Use of Expertise & Facilities Food Processing Laboratory(AP Dr Norizzah Abd Rashid)

KUTPM (MSU) RM32k/year 2006 2008

2

Principal Researcher Principal Researcher (AP Dr Noriham Abdullah) Food Technology Principal Researcher (AP Dr Noriham Abdullah)} :Palm Puree as Food

Sime Darby Bhd

RM1million 2008 2010

3Improving the Quality and Utilisation of Low-Value Fish by Processing (AP Dr Cheow Chong Seng)

EU Grant RM300k 2002 2006

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FUNDING INCLUDING CONTRACT RESEARCH (2004 – 2009)

Research Project Source Total Funds

Begin Year

End Year

1

European Union Project titled ‘Improving the utilisation and quality of low-value fish by processing’ with 7 other countries, co-ordinated by Prof. Nazlin Howell from University of Surrey, (AP Dr Chew Chong Seng)

EUEuro 81,000

2002 2005

UiTM RESEARCH FUNDINGResearch Project Total Funds

Begin Year

End Year

1Effect of different packaging materials on the keeping quality of nasi lemak (AP Dr Zainal Samicho & Ap Dr Noorlaila Ahmad) – IRDC UiTM

RM15,531.003/2009 2006

2

Optimising the tenderization and saturated fat reduction in beef by ginger extract using response surface method (AP Dr Zainal Samicho, AP Dr Norashikin Saim & Dr Azami Zaharim) – IRDC UiTM

RM19,821.0010/2004 2006

3Effect of pectinesterase enzyme on the extraction of guava juice (Siti Suhara Ramli & AP Dr Zainal Samicho) – IRDC UiTM

RM37,508.442008 2005

4

Optimising the total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol reduction in prawn by Lactobacillus acidophilus yoghurt using response surface method (AP Muhd Fauzi Safian & AP Dr Zainal Samicho) – IRDC UiTM

RM29.9k 2004 2006

5Formulation and Analysis of Value-Added Edible Bird’s Nest DANA – Co- Researcher – Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM

RM9.7k 3/2009 3/2010

UiTM RESEARCH FUNDING

Research Project Total Funds

Begin Year

End Year

6

The Effect of Fractionation Temperature on the Physicochemical Properties of Palm Oil IRDC – Co-Researcher – Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM

RM20k 10/2004 10/2005

7Co-researcher: A study on the antioxidant properties of Mangifera Indica– Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM

RM20k 2008 2010

8

The Stability of Phytochemical Compounds in Matured Turmeric Leaves (Curcuma domestica), Galangal (Alpinia galanga) and Flower (Etlingera elatior) Subject to Different Drying Treatments. Kantan (Dr. Zaibunnisa) – Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM

RM29.9k 2004 2005

9Production of Herbal tea from Mangifera indica (AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad) – Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM

RM 20k 8/2008 11/2009

1. N. Ibrahim, Z. Samicho and M.F. Safian (2007). Optimising the Saturated Fat Content Reduction in Squid by Lactobacilus Acidophilus Yoghurt using Response Surface Method. Science letters, 4(1), 49-59, ISSN 1675-7785.

2. A. G. Abu Samah, Z. Samicho. J. K. Hashim and H. Jaafar (2007). Modification of AOAC 931.08 Method for Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel Fish (Restrelliger faughni). Science letters, 4(1), 73-83, ISSN 1675-7785

3. Nurulhuda Noordin, Nor Laila Md Noor and Zainal Samicho (2008). An empirical evaluation of Halal portal. Jurnal Halal, 113-135.ISSN 1394-4428.

4. Nurulhuda, N., Zaliza, Z., Nor Laila, M.N. and Zainal, S (2008). User Preference of Query Visualization and Display View of Halal Product Information in a Web Portal: An Experimental Approach. International Conference on Business & Management 2008 (ICBM’08), pp: 1-16. Brunei Darussalam: UBD 2008.

5. Nurulhuda, N., Nor Laila, M.N., Mardziah, H. and Zainal, S. (2009). Value Chain of Halal Certification System: A Case of Malaysia Halal Industry. European and Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS), 2009, 13-14 July, Turkey. ISBN: 978-1-902316-69-7

6. Abdullah, N.F. Samicho, Z.B. and Zaharim, A.B. (2004). Optimization of Guava Juice Yield Using Response Surface Methodology. 2nd Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, pp: 334- 335, USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

7. Abdul Ghani Abu Samah and Zainal Samicho (2005). Modification of AOAC

Method and Optimization of Analysis Condition for Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Restrelliger Faughni. Didalam Laporan Mesyuarat Pemantauan Keselmatan Makanan, Formaldehid Semulajadi Dalam Ikan Laut, Bahagian Keselamtan dan Kualiti Makanan, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. Putrajaya.

8. A. G. Abu Samah, Z. Samicho. J. K. Hashim and H. Jaafar (2006). Modification of AOAC 931.08 Method for Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel Fish (Restrelliger faughni). 1st USM – Penang International Postgraduate Convention, 3rd Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

9. H. Abu Husin, Z. Samicho, N. Saim and A. Zaharim (2006). Optimisation of Treatment Conditions for Reducing Saturated Fat in Meat Using Ginger Extract. 1st USM – Penang International Postgraduate Convention, 3rd Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

10. N. Ibrahim, Z. Samicho and M.F. Safian (2006). Optimising the Cholesterol Content Reduction in Prawn by Lactobacillus acidophilus Yoghurt Using Response Surface Method. 1st USM – Penang International Postgraduate Convention, 3rd Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

11. A. G. Abu Samah, Z. Samicho. J. K. Hashim and H. Jaafar (2006). Modification of AOAC 931.08 Method for Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel Fish (Restrelliger faughni). Findings of the Young Researchers on Applied Science 2006, Volume 2, pp:321-326, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

12. H. Abu Husin, Z. Samicho, N. Saim and A. Zaharim (2006). Optimising the Tenderization in Meat by Ginger Extract Using Response Surface Method. Findings of the Young Researchers on Applied Science 2006, Volume 2, pp:339-342, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

13. N. Ibrahim, Z. Samicho and M.F. Safian (2006). Optimising the Saturated Fat Content Reduction in Squid by Lactobacilus Acidophilus Yoghurt using Response Surface Method. Findings of the Young Researchers on Applied Science 2006, Volume 2, pp:333-338, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

14. Abdul Ghani Abu Samah, Zainal Samicho, Jamal Khair Hashim and Azami Zaharim (2007). Optimising condition for determination of formaldehyde content in mackerel fish (Rastrellinger faughni) using response surface methodology. 9th Symposium of Malaysian Applied Biology, Penang, 30-31 May 2007.

15. Zainal, S., Abdul Ghani, A. S. and Jamal, K. H (2007).Development of method for determination of formaldehyde content in Fish. 10th ASEAN Food Conference AFC 2007, Shearton Hotel, Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

16. Zainal Samicho, Abdul Ghani Abu Samah, Jamal Khair Hashim (2007) Optimising condition for determination of formaldehyde content in mackerel fish (Rastrelliger faughni) by the developed formaldehyde method using response surface methodology. Food Analysis, Chemistry and Technology, 12th ASEAN Chemical Congress 12ACC 2007, pp: 138-144, Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

17. Nurulhuda, N., Zaliza, Z., Nor Laila, M.N. and Zainal, S (2008). User Preference of Query Visualization and Display View of Halal Product Information in a Web Portal: An Experimental Approach. International Conference on Business & Management 2008 (ICBM’08), pp: 1-16. Brunei Darussalam: UBD 2008.

18. Nurulhuda, N., Nor Laila, M.N., Mardziah, H. and Zainal, S. (2009). Value Chain of Halal Certification System: A Case of Malaysia Halal Industry. European and Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS), 2009, 13-14 July, Turkey. ISBN: 978-1-902316-69-7

19. Huda-Faujan, N. Noriham, A., Norrakiah, A. S. and Babji, A. S. Antioxidant activity of plants methanolic extracts containing phenolic compounds. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8 (3), pp. 484-489, 4 February, 2009

20. Izzreen, I., Noriham, A., Fadhillah, L. and Azizah, O. A Study on the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Malaysian Herbal Extracts, Proceeding on Conference on scientific and social research. Air Keroh, Melaka, 2009

21. Wan Nur Zahidah, W.Z., Noriham, A. and Naimah, D.S. Effects of decoction and infusion on the antioxidant properties of herbal tea from dried pink guava leaves. In Proceeding: 6th Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009

22. Zaiha Zeeti, M.Y. , Noraini, A.L. and Noriham, A. Antioxidant properties of bird chilies: its

application in meatball. In Proceeding: 6th Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009

23. Marina, Z. and Noriham, A. Evaluation of total phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of local fruit peel extracts. In Proceeding: 6th Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009

24. Izzreen, I., Nurulhuda, M.A. and Noriham, A. The effects of guava and mango peel powder on the oxidative stability of cake. In Proceeding: 6th Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009

25. Haswani Maisarah, M. and Noriham, A. Comparison between water extraction and ethanol extraction method of anthocyanin in selected local fruit and vegetables. In Proceeding: 6th Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009

26. Sabrina, M ., Aisah, B., Noriham, A., Norizzah, A.R. and Norahiza, M.S. Aqueous Extraction of Natural Colour: Effect of pH and Its Application in Pink Guava Juice In Proceeding: 6th Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009

27. Chemah Tamby Chik, Aminah Abdullah, Noriham Abdullah & Wan Aida Wan Mustapha. Total phenolic content, betalain and colour of three types of pitaya . Prosiding Seminar UNRI-UKM ke 5 (19 - 21 Aug, 2008), Pekan baru, Indonesia. p.241-246.

28. Chemah Tamby Chik, Aminah Abdullah, Wan Aida Wan Mustapha & Noriham Abdullah Analisa proksimat dan kandungan warna betalin 3 jenis buah pitaya. Prosiding kolokium siswazah ke 8, (1-2 Julai, 2008), FST, UKM. p.283-286.

29. Noriham, A. and Wan Nur Zahidah W. Z. Effects of mixed herbs on the oxidative stability of fish floss (2008) , Proceedings of National Snack Foods Seminar, 14-15 October 2008, PWTC, Berjaya Times Square, K. Lumpur

30. T.C.Chemah, A. Aminah, W.M. Wan Aida and A. Noriham. Aqueous extraction of natural colour: effect of pH and its application in pink guava juice (2008), Proceedings of Seminar on Food Biotechnology, 25-26 November 2008, Hotel equatorial, Bangi, Selangor

31. Marina, Z & Noriham, A. (2008). A Study on Antioxidant Properties of Local Fruit Peels Extract (2008), Proceedings of Seminar on Food Biotechnology, 25-26 November 2008, Hotel equatorial, Bangi, Selangor

32. Izzreen, I. & Noriham, A. (2008). A Study on the Antioxidative Activities of Selected Malaysian Herbal Extracts (2008), Proceedings of Seminar on Food Biotechnology, 25-26 November 2008, Hotel equatorial, Bangi, Selangor

33. T.C.Chemah, A. Aminah, W.M. Wan Aida and A.Noriham (2008). Fatty acid composition and antioxidant capacity of three types of pitaya seeds oil. Proceedings of Seminar on Food Biotechnology, 25-26 November 2008, Hotel equatorial, Bangi, Selangor

34. Article in Newspaper. Memanjangkan tempoh hayat bakeri. Artikel dalam Utusan Malaysia, 31 Oktober 2008

35. Prof. Dr. Abdul Salam Babji , Chan Kim Wei & Dr. Noriham Abdullah (2008) The Role of Phyto-Nutrients in Improving Meat Products Quality. Proceedings of Meat Conference, Rome, Italy

36. Huda-Faujan, Noriham, A. and Babji, A.S. (2007). Antioxidative Activities of Water Extracts of Some Malaysian

Herbs. Asean Food Journal, 14(1), 61- 68.

37. Noriham A. & Marina, Z. The Antioxidant Activity of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) and Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Peel Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts using Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power Assay” (2007), Proceedings of 12th Asian Chemical Congress (12ACC), 23-25 August 2007, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

38. Che Mah, T.C., Aminah, A., Wan Aida W.M. Determination of best extraction solvent for antioxidant of red-violet pitaya (2007), Proceedings of 12th Asian Chemical Congress (12ACC), 23-25 August 2007, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

39. Izzreen , I. & Noriham, A. Determination of antioxidant properties in selected Malaysian ulam (2007), Proceedings of 10th ASEAN Food Conference, 21-23 August 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

40. Noriham, A. & Marina, Z. The Antioxidant Activities of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) and Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Extracts and Their Effect on the Quality of Cake (2007), Proceedings of 10th ASEAN Food Conference, 21-23 August 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

41. Zaiha Zeeti, M.Y. & Noriham, A. Antimicrobial activity of clove (Syzgium aromaticum) extracts on chilled minced chicken (2007), Proceedings of 10th ASEAN Food Conference, 21-23 August 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

42. T.C.Chemah, A. Aminah, W.M. Wan Aida and A.Noriham. Antioxidant capacity of peel & flesh of two types of pitaya (2007), Proceedings of 10th ASEAN Food Conference, 21-23 August 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

43. Zaiha Zeeti, M.Y. & Noriham, A. Determination of antioxidative properties in selected spices (2007), Proceedings of 9th Malaysian Applied Biology Symposium, 30-31 May 2007, Penang, Malaysia.

44. Izzreen , I. & Noriham, A. The Effect of Encapsulated and Non-encapsulated Curry Leaves (Murraya Koenigii) Extracts on Antioxidant Properties of Chicken Ball (2007), Proceedings of 9th Malaysian Applied Biology Symposium, 30-31 May 2007, Penang, Malaysia.

45. Noriham, A., Babji, A.S. and Aminah, A. (2006). Antioxidant Effects of Cosmos caudatus, Polygonum minus and

Murraya koenigii in spent hen burger. Malaysian Journal of Animal Science, 11(1), 72-78.

46. Noriham, A., Babji, A.S. and Aminah, A. (2005). Antioxidant Effects of Plant Extracts in Chicken Sausage. Malaysian Journal of Animal Science, 10(1), 24-27.

47. Noriham, A., Babji, A.S. and Aminah, A. (2006). Antioxidant Effects of Malaysian Plant Extracts in Mechanicaaly Deboned Chicken Meat Sausage. 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology: Harnessing and Exploiting Global Opportunities in Troy, D., Pearce, R., Byrne, B. & Kerry, J. (eds). Wageningen Academic Pub. The Netherlands. Pp. 437-439.,

48. Babji. A.S., Noriham, A., Chan, K.W. & Teoh, S.W. (2005). Screening of various plant extracts as potential natural dietary antioxidants. Nutrition Society of Malaysia 20th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting.

49. Babji A.S., Noriham, A., Nulkirah, M. & Chan K.W. (2005). Phytogenic antioxidants in processed chicken products. Poultry Processing Magazine, International Journal On Processing, Ingredients, Packaging and Marketing. 1 (1): 26-28.

50. Babji, A.S., Y. J. Ee, Rahim, A.A. & Abdullah, N. (2005). Antioxidative properties of red palm fat blended with celery and tomato extracts in MDCM sausages. Journal of Science and Technology in the Tropics. 1:103-107.

51. Babji, A.S., Noriham, A., Chan, K.W. & Teoh, S.W. (2005). Screening of Various Plant Extracts As Potential Natural Dietary Antioxidants. 20th Scientific Conference & Annual General Meeting. Souvenir Programme & Abstracts. Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. 24-25 March 2005. Pg. 107.

52. Noriham, A., Babji, A.S. & Aminah, 1. (2005). Effect of plant extracts on the physico-chemical properties of frozen MDCM sausage. Dlm. Proceeding of the 26th Malaysian Society of Animal Production Annual Conference, hlm. 85-87.

53. Noriham, A., Babji, A.S. & Aminah, A. (2005). determination of antioxidative activities of selected Malaysian plant extracts. Dlm. Proceedings of the Seminar on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Current trends and Perspective. Kuala Lumpur: Forest Research Institute Malaysia.

54. Nulkirah, M., Babji, A.S. & Noriham , A. (2005). Keberkesanan kaedah kuasa penurunan ferum (III) sebagai kaedah penyaringan pantas tumbuhan berantioksida. Dlm. Proceedings of the Seminar on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Current trends and Perspective. Kuala Lumpur: Forest Research Institute Malaysia.

55. Babji, A.S., Nor Aishah, M.S., Alina, A.R. Wan Rosli, W.I., Noriham, A. & Ch’ng, S.E. (2004). Effects of Cooking On Carotene And Free Fatty Acid Contents Of Chicken Burger Incorporated With Palm Fats 50th ICOMST (International Congress of Meat Science and Technology)- Helsinki, Finland August 2004.

56. Noriham, A., Babji, A.S. & Nulkirah, M. Screening of Phenolic Compounds in Selected Malaysian Plant Extracts. (2003)The 8th ASEAN Food Conference. ASEAN Food Science and Technology: Cooperation and Integration For Development. Hanoi, Vietnam. 8-11 October 2003. Pg. 254.

57. Noriham, A. & Babji, A.S. (2004). Determination of Antioxidative Activities of Selected Malaysian Plant Extracts. Seminar Proceeding 3rd MIFT Food Science and Technology Seminar 2004. Research Culture and Creativity: Spearheading Dynamism in the Food Industry. Fakulti Sains Gunaan, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam. 11hd September 2004. Pg. 83-87.

58. Noriham, A.,Babji, A.S., Aminah, A. & Nik Idris, N.Y. (2003). Penyaringan kandungan fenolik jumlah dalam beberapa tumbuhan tempatan. Kolokium Siswazah 3. Fakulti Sains Teknologi. Program Sains Makanan, Pusat Sains Kimia dan Teknologi Makanan, Fakulti Sains Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43000 Bangi SELANGOR. 30 & 31hb Julai 2003.

59. Babji, A.S., Yeap, J. E., Noriham, A., Wan Rosli, W. I. & Huda, F. N. (2002). Antioxidative Properties of Red Palm Fat (Carotino) with Selected Plant Extracts in Chicken Sausages. 48th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology. (ICoMST). 25-30 August, 2002. Rome, Italy.

60. Huda Faujan N., Mat S.R., Wolyna P, Noriham A. and Babji A.S. (2002). Antioxidative activities of some local plants extracts. Scientific Conference on Food Antioxidants. Dept. of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Universiti Putra Malaysia. 23-24 April 2002.

61. Abd. Rashid, N., Amin Zaki, E.N. and Mohd Som, H.Z., 2009. Application of Water-Based and Lipid-Based Stearin Wax Coatings to Improve the Quality and Shelf-life of Seedless Guavas (Psidium guajava L.). World Congress On Oils & Fats and 28th ISF Congress 2009. Sydney, Australia. 27 -30 September 2009.

62. Emmy Narina, A.Z., Norizzah, A. R. and Halimahton Zahrah, M.S., 2009. Comparison of the Effects of Water-based Stearin Wax and Commercial Coating (Beeswax) on the Postharvest life of Seedless Guava (Psidium guajava L) during Storage. Asianalysis X, 10th Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences 2009. 11th-13th August 2009, PWTC, KL.

63. Halimahton Z.M.S., Ruzaina I, Norizzah A. R., Cheow, C.S. and Adi, M.S. 2009. Microstructural and Physical Properties of Guava Coated with Palm-based. 11 Oct-13 Oct 2009. 11th Asean Food Conference, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

64. A. Mohd Zahid, C.S. Cheow, A.R. Norizzah, M.S. Halimahton Zahrah, M.S. Adi. Design and fabrication of coating-applicator. International Conference on Applications and Design in Mechanical Engineering 2009. 11-13 Okt 2009. Royal Hotel Penang.

65. Emmy Narina, A.Z., Norizzah, A.R. and Halimahton Zahrah, M.S., 2009. Palm Stearin Edible Coating for Seedless Guava (Psidium Guajava. L) . International Palm Oil Congress (PIPOC) 2009. 9-12th November 2009, KLCC, KL.

66. Ruzaina I, Norizzah A. R., Halimahton Z.M.S., Cheow, C.S. and Adi, M.S. 2009. Palm-Based Edible Coatings for Guava (Psidium Guajava L.). National Food Science & Technology Seminar (MIFT).. Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Malaysia. 14-15 Feb 2009.

67. Emmy Narina, A. Z., Norizzah A. R. and Halimahton Zahrah, M.S. 2009. Effects of Candelilla Wax and Beeswax Coatings with Two Different Application Techniques on Quality and Shelf-life of Seedless Guava (Psidium Guajava L.). National Food Science & Technology Seminar (MIFT). Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. 14-15 Feb 2009

68. Mohd Zahid, A., Cheow, C. S., Norizzah, A. R., Halimahton Zahrah, M. S., and Adi, M.S. 2009. Investigation of Potential Variables in Development of Guava Edible Coating using Two-Level Full Factorial Designs. 2009. National Food Science & Technology Seminar (MIFT). Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.

14-15 Feb 2009.

69. Noorakmar, A.W., Cheow, C.S. and Norizzah, A.R. Effect of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Flour Substitution on The Gelatinisation Properties of Fish-Starches Mixtures.2009. National Food Science & Technology Seminar (MIFT). Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.14-15 Feb 2009.

70. A. R., Norizzah, K. Azimatul Aziah, O. Zaliha and A.Z., Emmy Narina. 2008. Physicochemical Properties of Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Olein Blend. Prosiding Seminar Minyak dan Lemak Kebangsaan 2008. Hyatt Regency Resort, Kuantan 18-19 November 2008 (ISBN: 978-967-5048-35-7: UKM)

71. I., Ruziana, A.R. Norizzah and M.S. Halimahton Zahrah. 2008. Palm-Based Coating for Presevation of Guava (Psidium guajava L.). Proceedings Seminar on Food Biotechnology. Equatorial Hotel, Bangi, Selangor. 25-26 November 2008.

72. I., Ruziana, A.R. Norizzah and M.S. Halimahton Zahrah. 2008. Effect of Palm-Based Coatings and Candelila Wax on Ripening of Guava (Psidium guajava L.). Oil and Fats International Congress 2008. KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. 21-23 Oct 2008.

73. I., Ruziana, A.R. Norizzah and M.S. Halimahton Zahrah, C.S. Cheow and M.S. Adi 2008. A Comparison of Palm-Based and Commercial Coatings for Guavas (Psidium guajava L.) Shelf Life Extension. Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 2008. KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. 16-17 December 2008.

74. Mohd Zahid, A., Cheow, C.S., Norizzah, A.R., Halimahton Zahrah, M.S., Ruzaina, I & Emmy Narina, A.Z. 2008. Changes in Physicochemical Properties of Malaysian Guava Cultivars during Ripening. Prosiding Simposium Kimia Analisis Malaysia Ke-21. Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 25-27 November 2008.

75. A.Z., Emmy Narina, A. R. Norizzah and Halimahton Zahrah, M.S, 2008. Development of Edible Fruit Coating for Seedless Guava (Psidium guajava L.) from Palm Stearin, Seminar Tahunan NSF ke-5 (MOSTI) UPM Serdang, 19-20 November 2008.

76. Norizzah, A. R., Chong, C.L. Cheow, C. S., and Zaliha, O., 2007. Effects of Blending and Chemical Interesterification on the Rheological Properties and fat Crystal Network of Palm Stearin. Proceedings of Product Development & Nutrition Conference. Palm Oil International Congress 2007. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 26-30 August 2007.

77. Aishah Bujang, Fadhilah Jailani, Norizzah Abd Rashid, and Halimahton Zahrah Mohd Som. Food Analysis Laboratory Manual. Universiti Publication Centre (UPENA), UiTM, 2007. IISBN: 978-967-305-002-4

78. Zaliha, O.,Chong, C.L. and Norizzah A. R., 2007.Crystallization Behaviour and Kinetics of Refined Bleached and Deodourised Palm Oil and Fully Hydrogenated Palm Oil. Proceedings of Product Development & Nutrition Conference. Palm Oil International Congress 2007. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. 26-30 August 2007.

79. Norizzah, A. R., Chong, C.L. Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O., 2007. Physicochemical and Rheological Properties Palm Stearin and Palm Kernel Olein Blends. Proceedings of the 10th ASEAN Food Conference 2007, Sheraton Subang, 21-23 August 2007.

80. Norizzah, A. R., Chong, C.L. Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O., 2006. Physicochemical Properties of Chemically Interesterified Olein and Stearin Fractions. Proceedings of World Conference on Oil Seeds Utilization 2006. Hilton Hotel Istanbul, Turkey,14-16 August 2006.

81. Zaliha, O.,Chong, C.L. and Norizzah A. R., 2006. Compatibility Study of Palm Oil Products with Cocoa Butter: Physicochemical Properties. Proceedings of World Conference on Oil Seeds Utilization 2006. Hilton Hotel Istanbul, Turkey, 14-16 August 2006.

82. Zaliha, O., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and. Norizzah, A. R. (2005). Crystallisation and rheological properties of hydrogenated palm oil and palm oil blends in relation to crystal networking. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 107:634-640.

83. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2005). Effects of blending and chemical interesterification on the physical and rheological properties of palm stearin. Proceedings of the 9th. ASEAN Food Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia. Aug. 8

84. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2004). Effects of chemical interesterification on physicochemical properties of palm stearin and palm kernel olein blends. Food Chemistry 86:229-235.

85. Zaliha, O., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and. Norizzah, A. R. (2004). Crystallization properties of palm oil by fractionation. Food Chemistry 86:245-250

86. Halimah Ahmad, Hasnah Mohamad, Halimahton Zahrah Mohd Som dan Norizzah Abd. Rashid. Kamus Teknologi Makanan. Dawama Sdn Bhd. 2004

87. Z. Omar, C. Chong, C. Cheow, and N, Abd. Rashid. (2004). Effect of Blending Partial Hydrogenated Palm Oil on Palm Oil Crystal Network During Storage. Proceedings of 95th AOCS/JAOCS Symposium on Biosciences, Cincinnati Convention Center, Ohio USA, 9-12 May 2004.

88. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2004). Crystallization Kinetics of Palm Stearin in Blends with Palm Kernel Olein. In Proceedings of the 2nd Thermal Analysis Conference 2004, Pan Pacific Glenmarie Hotel, Shah Alam, Selangor, 6-7 July 2004.

89. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2004). Crystallization Kinetics of Palm Stearin and Palm Kernel Olein Blends using Differential Scanning Calorimetry. In Proceedings of Chemical Analysis Symposium 2004, Swiss Garden Hotel, Kuantan, Pahang, 24-26 August 2004

90. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2004). The Influence of Chemical Interesterification on Physicochemical Properties of Palm Stearin and Palm Kernel Olein Blends. In 3rd Malaysian Food Science & Technology Seminar 2004, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor, 11th September 2004

91. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2002). Isothermal Crystallization of Palm Stearin and Palm Kernel Olein Blends. In Proceedings of Malaysian Chemical Congress 2002, Hilton Hotel Kuching Sarawak, 12-14 December 2002.

92. O, Zaliha,, C. L. Chong, C.S. Cheow , and Norizzah, A. R.. (2002). Study on Polymorphism

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93. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2002). Chemical Interesterification on Physicochemical Properties of Palm Stearin and Palm Kernel Olein Blends. In Oils and Fats International Congress 2002, PWTC Kuala Lumpur, 7-10 Oct 2002.

94. O, Zaliha,, C. L. Chong, Cheow C.S., and Norizzah, A. R. (2002). Physical and Chemical Properties of Mixtures of Palm Oil Products and Soya Bean Oil. In Oils and Fats International Congress 2002, PWTC Kuala Lumpur, 7-10 Oct 2002.

95. Cheow, C.S. Norizah M.S., Kyaw, Z.Y. and Howell N.K. (2007) Preparation and characterisation of gelatins from the skins of sin croaker (Johnius dussumieri) and shrtfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma). Food Chemistry 101, 386-391

96. Cheow, C. S., Kyaw, Z. Y., Howell, N. K.and Dzulkifly, M. H (2004) Relationship between Physicochemical properties of starches and expansion of fish cracker. Journal of Food Quality 17, 1-12.

97. Hashim MH, Ahmad R., Noor MZ., Ismail NH, Ahmat N., Lajis NH and K. Shaari, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Malaysian Uncaria longiflora var. pteropoda. Planta Medica, 2009, 9 (75), p 1009.

98. Ahmat, N., Basilon, S. Zakaria, ZA, Ahmad, R., Zain WZWM, Antinociceptive activity of Ficus deltoideae aqueous extract in experimental animals, Planta Medica, 2009, 9 (75), p 911.

99. CP Osman, Ahmad R and NH Ismail, Anthraquinones from the Roots of Rennellia elliptica, 2009, Planta Medica, 9 (75), p 909.

100. Nor Hadiani Ismail, Che Puteh Osman, Rohaya Ahmad, Khalijah Awang and Seij Weng Eng, 2009, 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-6-methyl-910-anthraquinone from Rennellia elliptica Korth, Acta Cryst., E65, p1435

101. Khalijah Awang, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Rohaya Ahmad, Nor Hafizoh Saidan and Pascal Retailleau, 2008, 1,3-Dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carbaldehyde, Acta Cryst , E64 (3), p597

102. Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Rohaya Ahmad, Zainon Mohd Noor, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Nordin Hj Lajis, Khozirah Shaari, 2008, Beyond Medicinal Plants, Antimicrobial Activities of the Methanolic Extracts of Five Malaysian Uncaria Species, UPENA, pp 71-73.

103. Emi Norzehan Mohamad Mahbob, Rohaya Ahmad, Nordin Hj Lajis, Khozirah Shaari, 2008, Beyond Medicinal Plants, Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of Nine Species of Malaysian Rubiaceae (Subfamily Rubioideae), UPENA, pp 41-44.

104. Nordin Hj Lajis and Rohaya Ahmad, 2006 Phytochemical Studies and Pharmacological Activities of Plants in Genus Hedyotis/Oldenlandia in Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Vol 33: Bioactive Natural Products (Part M), Atta ur-Rahman (Ed.), pp1057-1090.

105. Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Ahmad Sazali Hamzah, Nordin Hj. Lajis and Mariko Kitajima. 2005 Anthraquinones from Hedyotis capitellata, Phytochemistry,76, 1953-1954

106. Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari, Abdul Manaf Ali, Daud Israf, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Nordin Hj. Lajis, 2005, Antioxidant, Radical-Scavenging Antibacterial and Antiinflammatory Activities of Some Hedyotis species, 2005, Life Sciences, 66, 1141-1147

107. Dharma Permana, Nordin Lajis, Faridah Abas , Rohaya Ahamd, 2003, Antioxidative Constituents of Hedyotis diffusa Willd, Natural Product Sciences, 9(1), 7-9,

108. Antibacterial Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Some Hedyotis Species in Fine Chemicals from Natural Resources, 2003, Pusat Penerbitan Universiti, UiTM, Shah Alam.

109. Rohaya Ahmad, Ahmad Sazali Hamzah, Halila Jasmani, Abdul Razak Baba, Nordin Hj. Lajis and Masataka Konishi. 2001. Coumarins from Hedyotis dichotoma (Rubiaceae), Pertanika J. Sci. & Technol. 9(2), 143-147.

110. M. Konishi, Y. Hano, M Takayama, T. Nomura, Ahmad Sazali Hamzah, Halila Jasmani and Rohaya Ahmad. 1998. Triterpenoid Saponins from Hedyotis nudicaulis, Phytochemistry, 48 (3), 525-528.

111. Ahmad Sazali Hamzah, Halila Jasmani, Rohaya Ahmad, Abdul Razak Baba, Nordin Hj. Lajis, M. Kitajima, H. Takayama and Norio Aimi. 1997. Two New Anthraquinones from the roots of Hedyotis dichotoma, Journal of Natural Products, 60 (1), 36-37.

112. Rohaya Ahmad, Emi Norzehan Mohamad Mahbob, Nordin Lajis and Khozirah

Shaari, Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of 22 Malaysian Rubiaceous Plants, CSSR 08 ’09, Abstracts, p.96

113. Plant Tissue Culture and Elicitation of Hedyotis corymbosa cultures, N.J. Sidik, Y.S. Mohd, R.Ahmad, N.R. N.A.Rashid, CSSR 08 ’09, Abstracts, p.14.

114. Rohaya Ahmad, Norashikin Saim , Halila Jasmani, The Essence of Essential Oil, IKM Bulletin, 2005

115.Rohaya Ahmad, Hashimah Hashim, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Khozirah Shaari dan Nordin Hj Lajis.Phytochemical Studies and Biological Activities of Malaysian Uncaria Species, Malaysian Natural Product International Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang. 23-24 Nov 2009

116.Fatimah Salim and Rohaya Ahmad, Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids from Uncaria longiflora var. pteropoda, Malaysian Natural Product International Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang. 23-24 Nov 2009

117.Mohd Syukri Kamruddin, Faridah Abas and Rohaya Ahmad. Chemical Constituents and Acetylcholinesterase Activity of Calllicarpa Pentandra (Lamiaceae) collected in Hutan Belum. Malaysian Natural Product International Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang 23-24 Nov 2009

118.Syazwani D., Sharipah Ruzaina S.A and R. Ahmad. Antioxidant and Radical Scavenging Activities of methanol and water extracts of Ficus deltoidea var. angustifolia. Malaysian Natural Product International Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang. 23-24 Nov 2009

119.Che Puteh Osman, Rohaya Ahmad and Nor Hadiani Ismail. Anthraquinones with Antiplasmodial Activity from Roots of Rennellia elliptica Korth. Malaysian Natural Product International Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang 23-24 Nov 2009

120.Ahmat, N., Basilon, S. Zakaria, ZA, Ahmad, R., Zain WZWM, Antinociceptive activity of Ficus deltoideae aqueous extract in experimental animals. 57th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society of Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research, Geneva, Switzerland 16-20 Aug.2009

121. Che Puteh Osman, Rohaya Ahmad and Nor Hadiani Ismail. Anthraquinones from Renellia elliptica Korth 57th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society of Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research, Geneva, Switzerland. 16-20 Aug.2009

122. Hashim MH, Ahmad R., Noor MZ, Ismail NH, Ahmat N., Lajis NH and K. Shaari, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Malaysian Uncaria longiflora var. pteropoda. 57th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society of Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research, Geneva, Switzerland. 16-20 Aug.2009

123. Nor Hadiani Ismail, Che Puteh Osman, Rohaya Ahmad. Anthraquinones from Rennelia elliptica 42nd IUPAC Congress, Chemistry Solutions, SECC, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2-7 Aug.2009

124. MFF Aluwi, R. Ahmad and NH Lajis, Synthesisi of pyrazoline analogues of diarylpentanoids as potential immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory agents. National Symposium on Synthesis (NASOS) 2009, 14-15 June 2009

125. MF Jenie, R. Ahmad, NH Ismail and NH Lajis, A new synthesis method of anthra[1,2-B]Furan-6,1-Dione Skeletons and its New Amine Derivatives as Potential Cancer Agents. National Symposiumon Synthesis (NASOS) 2009. 14-15 June2009

126. Rohaya Ahmad, Emi Norzehan bin Mahbob, , Khozirah Shaari, Nordin Hj Lajis, Evaluation of Antioxidant potential of 22 Malaysian Rubiaceous plants. CSSR 2009, Air Keroh Melaka 14-15 March 2009

127. Norizah Jaffar Sidek, Rohaya Ahmad, Nik Roslan Nik Abdul Rashid, Yaseer Suhaimi Mohd, Plant tissue culture and elicitation of Hedyotis corymbosa culture. CSSR 2009, Air Keroh, Melaka. 14-15 March 2009

128. MF Jenie, R. Ahmad, NH Ismail and NH Lajis, Anthraquinones and furanoanthraquinones as potential anti-cancer agents. Seminar Kimia Analisis (SKAM 2008), Sabah. 25-27 Nov. 2008

129. MFF Aluwi, R. Ahmad and NH Lajis, A facile microwave-assisted synthesis of diarypentanoids as potential antiinflammatory agents. Seminar Kimia Analisis (SKAM 2008), Sabah. 25-27 Nov.2008

130. Nor Hafizoh Saidan, Khalijah Awang, Nor Hadiani Ismail and Rohaya Ahmad, Anthraquinone from Morinda citrifolia. ASOMPS XIII, Hyderabad, India. 3-6 Nov. 2008

131. Rohaya Ahmad, Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Zainon Mohd Noor, Antihyperglycemic Activities of Five Malaysian Uncaria species. ASOMPS XIII, Hyderabad, India. 3-6 Nov. 2008

132. Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Rohaya Ahmad, Zainon Mohd Noor, Anticandida albicans properties of the methanolic extracts of Five Malaysian Uncaria Species. 29th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Primula Hotel, Terengganu, Malaysia. 26-27 Nov. 2007

133. Norizah Jaffar Sidek, Rohaya Ahmad, Nik Roslan Nik Abdul Rashid, Yaseer Suhaimi Mohd, Cell Cultures of Hedyotis corymbosa for the detection of secondary metabolites. International Symposia on Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry 12th ACC Congress, PWTC, Kulala Lumpur.23-25 Aug.2007

134. Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Rohaya Ahmad, Antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts of five Malaysian Uncaria species, International Symposia on Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry 12th ACC Congress, PWTC, Kulala Lumpur.23-25 Aug.2007

135.Emi Norzehan bin Mahbob, Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari, Nordin Hj Lajis, An iridoid glycoside and a flavonoid glycoside from Hedyotis philippinensis (Rubiaceae). International Symposia on Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry 12th ACC Congress, PWTC, Kulala Lumpur.23-25 Aug.2007

136.Zamzarina M.Kasini, Rohaya Ahmad, Antioxidant studies of Malaysian Artocarpus species.International Symposia on Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry 12th ACC Congress, PWTC, Kulala Lumpur.23-25 Aug.2007

137. Rohaya Ahmad, Norizan Ahmat, Anthraquinones from Hedyotis capitellata.Conference on Scientific and Social Research, Sunway, Sunway Hotel, Selangor.3-5 July 2007

138. Zamzarina M.Kasini, Rohaya Ahmad, Antioxidant studies of Malaysian Artocarpus species.Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Studies Of Asian Plants, Surabaya, Indonesia.9-11 April2007

139.Nor Hafizoh Saidan, Khalijah Awang, Nor Hadiani Ismail and Rohaya Ahmad, Phytochemical study on the roots of Malaysian Morinda citrifolia (Rubiceae). ASOMPS XII 2006, Padang Indonesia.13-18 Nov. 2006

140.Emi Norzehan bin Mahbob, Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari, Nordin Hj Lajis, Evaluation of antioxidant potential of nine species of Malaysian Rubiaceae.ASOMPS XII 2006, Padang Indonesia. 13-18 Nov. 2006

141.Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Rohaya Ahmad, Zainon Mohd Noor, Antimicrobial Activities of the methanolic extracts of five Malaysian Uncaria species.5th ANRAP International Seminar and 22nd Annual Seminar of the MNPS. 8-10 Nov.2006

142.Zamzarina M.Kasini, Nor Hafizoh Saidan and Rohaya Ahmad, Antioxidant Activities of Some Local Medicinal Plants. Conference on Applied Sciences, Faculty of Applied Science, UiTM.13-14 June 2006

143.Nor Hadiani Ismail and Rohaya Ahmad, Characterization of Anthraquinones by Spectroscopic Methods.Prospects in Natural Product Research and Development, UiTM Sarawak in conjunction wih the launching of Natural Product Research Center, UiTM Sarawak.May 2006

144.Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari and and Nordin Hj Lajis, Chemical Constituents of Hedyotis capitellata.International Science Congress organized by Malaysian Science Association (MSA)PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.4-6 Aug. 2005

145.Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari and and Nordin Hj Lajis, Antioxidant Activity of Anthraquinones and Scopoletin from the stems of Hedyotis capitellata. Simposium Nasional Kimia Bahan Alam XIV 2004 Organized by Himpunan Kimia Bahan Alam IndonesiaBandung, Indonesia.16-17 Dec. 2004

146.Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari and and Nordin Hj Lajis, Anthraquinones from Hedyotis capitellata.Seminar Sebatian Semulajadi Malaysia ke 20 organized byUniversiti Malaysia Sarawak & Persatuan Sebatian Semulajadi Malaysia, Kucing, Sarawak.29-30 Nov.2004

147.Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari and and Nordin Hj Lajis, Anthraquinones from Hedyotis capitellata.Drug Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Conference organized by Arab Academy of Sciences and Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Amman, Jordan. 9-11 Oct. 2004

148.Nordin Hj Lajis, Habsah Mohamad, Dharma Permana, Rohaya Ahmad, Studies on Malaysian Zingiberaceaous and Hedyotis Species.4th International Seminar of Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants (ANRAP IV), Kolkutta, India. 16–18 Jan.2004

149.Nordin Hj Lajis, Dharma Permana, Rohaya Ahmad, Studies on Malaysian Hedyotis species.Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Spices (ASOMPS XI), Kunming, China. 26 –30 Oct.2003

150.Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari and and Nordin Hj Lajis, New anthraquinones from Hedyotis capitellata.20th International Seminar on Natural Products, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. 15-16 Oct.2003

151.Rohaya Ahmad, Khozirah Shaari and and Nordin Hj Lajis, An anthraquinone glycoside from roots of Hedyotis capitellata.19th Natural Product Seminar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.Oct. 2002

152.Rohaya Ahmad, Abd Manaf Ali, and Nordin Hj Lajis, Antibacterial Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Some Hedyotis Species.18th Natural Product Seminar, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor.Oct. 2001

153.Rohaya Ahmad, Abd Manaf Ali, and Nordin Hj Lajis, Antioxidant, Radical-Scavenging and Antimicrobial Activities of Some Hedyotis Species.International Seminar on Tropical Rainforest Plants and their Utilization for Development, Padang, Indonesia. 23-25 Oct. 2001

154.Rohaya Ahmad, and Nordin Hj Lajis, Antioxidant activities of Hedyotis extracts.Natural Product Seminar, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.29-30 Oct. 2000

155.AS Hamzah, H. Jasmani and R. Ahmad, Chemical Constituents of Hedyotis dichotoma.French-Malaysia Symposium on Natural products, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.24-28 Oct. 1995

156.Hughes, M.A., Barnett, D.A., Mohd-Noor, Z., Whittaker, S.L., Doonan, J.H. and Assinder, S.J. (2000). The Aspergillus nidulans hfa mutations affect genomic stability and cause diverse defects in cell cycle progression and cellular morphogenesis. Mycological Research: 104 : 1439 – 1448.

157. Rohana, M.N., Zaidah, Z.A., Zainon, M.N. and Zainon, A.R. (2003). Induction and enhancement of antimicrobial activity produced by fungal isolates. Proceeding at Natural Product Seminar. Faculty of Sciences, University Malaya. 14 - 16 October 2003.

158. Zaidah, Z.A., Rohana, M.N., Zainon, A.R. and Zainon M.N. (2003). Screening of selected Piperaceae species for antimicrobial activities. Poster presented at the International Conference on Biotourism 2003. “The Treasures of Sarawak Rain Forest”, Miri, Sarawak. 18 – 19 August 2003.

159. Zainon, M.N., Zainon A.R. and Mohd Faiz F.A. (2004). Novel Restriction Enzymes from Cyanobacteria. CSSR 2004, Kuching Sarawak.

160. Hashimah, M.H., Rohaya, A., Zainon, M.N., Nordin, L. and Khozirah, S. (2006). Antimicrobial activities of the methanolic extracts of five Malaysian Uncaria species. Proceedings of 22nd Annual Seminar of the Malaysian Natural Products Society Beyond Medicinal Plants and the 5th Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants International Seminar, Cititel, Midvalley City, Kuala Lumpur. 8 – 10 November 2006.

161. Maimunah, M, Zainon, M.N., Son Radu and Chandrika, M. (2007). Monitoring Pork free Food Products by Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay. CSSR 2006 & 2007. Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Petaling Jaya. 3 – 5 July 2007.

162. Hashimah, M.H., Rohaya, A., Zainon, M.N., Nordin, L. and Khozirah, S. (2007). Antimicrobial activities of the methanolic extracts of five Malaysian Uncaria species. Twelfth Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and other natural products (ASOMPS X11). Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. 23 – 26 August 2007.

163. Nordalilah, R. And Zainon, M.N. (2007). Antimicrobial activities of Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. Proceedings of the 29th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology. Primula Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu. 24 – 26 November 2007.

164. Hashimah, M.H., Rohaya, A., Zainon, M.N., Nordin, L. and Khozirah, S. (2007). Antimicrobial activities of the methanolic extracts of five Malaysian Uncaria species. Proceedingd of the 29th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology. Primula Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu. 24 – 26 November 2007.

165. Yaseer, S.H., Norizzah, J.S., Zainon, M.N., Rohaya, A. and Nik Roslan, N.A.R. (2008). Establishment and Phytochemical Screening of Hedyotis corymbosa Cell Culture. Prosiding Konvensyen Keusahawan Islam (ICEPS 2008).

166. Chandrika Murugaiah, Maimunah Mustakim, Zainon Mohd Noor, Jinap Selamat and Son Radu (2009) Meat species identification and Halal authentication analysis using mitochondrial DNA Meat Science 83(1) : 57 - 61.

167. Khong Heng Yen, Zuriati Zakaria, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Zainon Mohd Noor, Rohaya Ahmad and Laily B. Din (2009). Bioactivity Investigation of Litsea globularia in Borneo. Malaysian Journal of Science (Special edition November 2009). 28 : 223 - 229.

168. Nordalilah Rosni, Zainon Mohd Noor and Maizatulikhma Mat Zain (2009). Neuroporotective Effects of Palm Puree on Neuroblastoma. Proceedings of International Congress of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (ICMSM 2009).1 - 4 December 2009. Park Royal Penang Hotel, Malaysia.

169. Ida Hani Ali, Zainon Mohd Noor and Noor Hana Hussain (2009). Antagonism of some Bactarial and Fungal Species against Fusarium sp., Proceedings of International Congress of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (ICMSM 2009).1 - 4 December 2009. Park Royal Penang Hotel, Malaysia

170. Zaibunnisa, A.H., Norashikin, S., Mamot, S. And Osman Stability Of Character Impact Compounds In Turmeric Rhizome Oleoresin- Β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex., H.10th Asian Conference On Analytical Science (Asianalyis X). Pwtc, Kuala Lumpur. 11-13 August 2009

171. Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said, Rosli Md.Illias,, Wan Aida Wan Mustapha and Osman Hassan. Characterisation of cyclodextrin complexes with turmeric oleoresin. Food Chemistry. 114 (2): 459-465. ISSN 0308-8146. Imprint: ELSEVIER. Impact Factor 3.052.

172. Norashikin Saim, Rozita Osman, Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Syafawati Mohd Salleh.(2009). Simultaneous Extraction And Clean-Up Of Chlorpyrifos From Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Using Pressurised Liquid Extraction (PLE) The Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences, 13 (1): 8-11.

173. Zaibunnisa, A.H., Siti Rohani K., Noor Adillah A., Shahiza M., Noorlaila A. (2005). Effect Of Ascorbic Acid, Α-Tocopherol, Β-Carotene And Total Polyphenol On Antioxidant Activity In Selected Malaysian Edible Plants. Malaysian Journal Of Science (24): 219-224. ISSN 13943065

174. Noorlaila, A., Faiza, I. And Zaibunnisa, A.H. (2005). Determination Of Ascorbic Acid, Total Phenolic Content And Antioxidant Activities In Turmeric Leaves Of Different Maturity Stages. Malaysian Journal Of Science (24): 89-92. ISSN 13943065.

175. Zaibunnisa, A.H., Norashikin, S., Mamot, S. And Osman,H. (2009). Stability Of Curcumin In Turmeric Oleoresin- Β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex During Storage. The Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, Vol 13 No. 2

176.Ainnul Hamidah Syahadah Azizan, Rozita Osman, Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim And Halila Jasmani Extraction Of Chlorpyrifos In Red Pepper (Capsicum Annuum) Using Pressurised Liquid Extraction (Ple). 10th Asian Conference On Analytical Science (Asianalyis X) , Pwtc, Kuala Lumpur11-13 August 2009

177.Zaibunnisa, A.H., Norashikin, S., Mamot, S. & Osman, H. 2009. Inclusion complex of turmeric oleoresin with -Cyclodextrin.Food Science And Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 14-15 February 2009.

178.Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said And Osman Hassan. Inclusion Complex Of Turmeric Oleoresin With -Cyclodextrin. Food Science And Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 14-15 February 2009

179.Zaibunnisa, A.H., Norashikin, S., Mamot, S. & Osman, H. 2008. Stability of curcumin in turmeric oleoresin-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex during storage. Proceeding of Simposium Kimia Analisis Malaysia ke-21 (SKAM-21). 25-27th November 2008. Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

180.Norashikin Saim, Rozita Osman, Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee & Syafawati Mohd Salleh. 2008. Simultaneous Extraction And Clean-Up Of Chlorpyrifos From Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Using Pressurised Liquid Extraction (Ple). Proceeding of Simposium Kimia Analisis Malaysia ke-21 (SKAM-21). 25-27th November 2008. Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

181.A.H. Zaibunnisa, S. Norashikin, S.Mamot, H. Osman. 2008. Kestabilan kurkumin di dalam kompleks rangkuman oleoresin kunyit/ β- siklodekstrin terhadap haba dan cahaya. Kolokium Siswazah ke 8. 1-2 Julai 2008. Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

182.A.H. Zaibunnisa, S.Norashikin, S. Mamot & H. Osman. 2008. Phase solubility studies of turmeric (Curcuma domestica) oleoresin with β- and γ-cyclodextrins. 9th International Hydrocolloid Conference. 15-19 June 2008.Singapore.

183.A.H. Zaibunnisa, S.Norashikin, S. Mamot, M. Rahmah & H. Osman. 2008. FTIR study of inclusion complexes of turmeric (Curcuma domestica) oleoresin with β- and γ-cyclodextrins. 9th International Hydrocolloid Conference. 15-19 June 2008.Singapore.

184.Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said And Osman Hassan (2007). Thermal Analysis Of Inclusion Complexes: Turmeric Oleoresin With Beta And Gamma Cyclodextrin. 3rd Thermal Analysis Conference 2007th Asian. 23-October 2007 Universiti Kuala Lumpur.

185.Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said And Osman Hassan (2007). Selective Extraction Of Oleoresins From Turmeric (Curcuma Domestica) Leaves Using Accelerated Solvent Extraction. 9th Asian Conference On Analytical Science 4-8th November 2007, Ramada Plaza Jeju, Jeju Island, Korea.

186.Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said And Osman Hassan (2007). Simultaneous Extraction And Clean-Up Of Volatile Compounds From Turmeric Leaves (Curcuma domestica) Using Accelerated Solvent Extraction. Proceedings Of The 12th Asean Chemical Congress 2007 (12acc), Pwtc, 23-25 August 2007.

187.Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee and Noorlaila Ahmad (2007). Effect Of Heating Treatments On The Stability Of Ascorbic Acid, Total Polyphenol And Carotenoids In Herbal Plants. Proceedings Of The 10th Asean Food Conference 2007, Sheraton Subang, 21-23 August 2007.

188.Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee And Rafidah Mohd Busrah (2005). Antioxidant Activity In Selected Edible Mushrooms. International Science Congress (Isc) Pwtc, 3-6 August 2005.

189.Zaibunnisa, A.H., Siti Rohani K., Noor Adillah A., Shahiza M., Noorlaila A. (2003). Effect Of Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene And Total Polyphenol On Antioxidant Activity In Selected Malaysian Edible Plants. Proceedings Of The International Conference On Natural Products, Universiti Malaya, 12-16 October 2003.

190.Noorlaila, A., Faiza, I. And Zaibunnisa, A.H. (2003). Determination Of Ascorbic Acid, Total Phenolic Content And Antioxidant Activities In Turmeric Leaves Of Different Maturity Stages. Proceedings Of The International Conference On Natural Products, Universiti Malaya, 12-16 October 2003.

191.Zaibunnisa, A.H., Russly, A. R. Jinap, S. Jamilah, B. (2002). Development Of Mechanical Fermentation: Its Effect On The Quality Of Cocoa Beans. Proceedings Of The Seminar Series 2001/2002, Faculty Of Applied Sciences, Uitm.

192.Zaibunnisa, A.H., Russly, A.R. Jinap, S, Teguh, W. (2000). Mechanical fermentation:It’s effect on the acidic and fermentation level of cocoa beans. Proceedings of the International Cocoa Research Conference, Shangrila’s Tanjung Aru Resort Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 9-14 October 2000.

193.A.H. Zaibunnisa, S. Norashikin, S. Mamot and H. Osman. 2008. An experimental design approach for the extraction of volatile compounds from turmeric leaves (Curcuma domestica) using pressurised liquid extraction (PLE). LWT-Food Science and Technology. 42 (1): 233-238. ISSN 0023-6438. Imprint ELSEVIER. Impact factor 1.589.

194. Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said, Rosli Md.Illias,, Wan Aida Wan Mustapha and Osman Hassan. Characterisation of cyclodextrin complexes with turmeric oleoresin. Food Chemistry. 114 (2): 459-465. ISSN 0308-8146. Imprint: ELSEVIER. Impact Factor 3.052.

195. Norashikin Saim, Rozita Osman, Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Syafawati Mohd Salleh.(2009). Simultaneous Extraction And Clean-Up Of Chlorpyrifos From Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Using Pressurised Liquid Extraction (PLE) The Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences, 13 (1): 8-11.

196. Zaibunnisa, A.H., Siti Rohani K., Noor Adillah A., Shahiza M., Noorlaila A. (2005). Effect Of Ascorbic Acid, Α-Tocopherol, Β-Carotene And Total Polyphenol On Antioxidant Activity In Selected Malaysian Edible Plants. Malaysian Journal Of Science (24): 219-224. ISSN 13943065

197. Noorlaila, A., Faiza, I. And Zaibunnisa, A.H. (2005). Determination Of Ascorbic Acid, Total Phenolic Content And Antioxidant Activities In Turmeric Leaves Of Different Maturity Stages. Malaysian Journal Of Science (24): 89-92. ISSN 13943065.

198. Zaibunnisa, A.H., Norashikin, S., Mamot, S. And Osman,H. (2009). Stability Of Curcumin In Turmeric Oleoresin- Β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex During Storage. The Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, Vol 13 No. 2

199. Khairul Adzfa Radzun and Norazlina Ahmad Halal Detection Science: Application of “Molecularbiotechnoscope”(Mbs) as Tool for Halal Authentication of Consumers in Malaysia Jurnal Halal, 9-19.ISSN 1394-4428

1. Zainal Samicho (Technical Committee on Halal Food Members) (2004).Malaysian Standard MS 1500:2004: Halal Food – Production, Preparation, Handling And Storage - General Guidelines (First Revision).Department of Standards Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

2. Zainal Samicho (The Halal Technical Committee JAKIM) (2006).Handbook of Halal Food Additives, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

3. Zainal Samicho (Technical Committee on Halal Food Members) (2009).Malaysian Standard MS 1500:2009: Halal Food – Production, Preparation, Handling And Storage - General Guidelines (Second Revision).Department of Standards Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

4. Noriham, A., Halimahton Zahrah M.S. & Hariyah, H. (eds). Food Chemistry – A Laboratory Manual (2007), UPENA, UiTM

5. Noriham, A., Siti Suhara., & Sherifah, B. (eds). Food Quality Control- A laboratory manual (2008). UPENA, UiTM

1. Gold Medal: Inventions, Innovations and Design (2007), IRDC, UiTM: The Production of Tenderized and Reduced Saturated Fat Beef Using Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc. var officinale) – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

2. Silver Medal: Inventions, Innovations and Design (2007), IRDC, UiTM: The Production of Low Cholesterol Prawn Using Yoghurt. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

3. Silver Medal: Inventions, Innovations and Design (2007), IRDC, UiTM: Modification AOAC 931.08 Method for Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel Fish. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

4. Silver Medal: International Exposition of Research and Inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning, PECIPTA (2007), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), The Production of Low Cholesterol Prawn Using Yoghurt. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

5. Bronze Medal: International Exposition of Research and Inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning, PECIPTA (2007), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Development of Method for Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel Fish. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

6. Silver Medal: Invention & Innovation Competition, Malaysia Technology Expo, MTE 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Optimisation in Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel Fish using Modified AOAC 931.08 Method. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

7. Gold Medal: 36th International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products 2008, Geneva, Switzerland, 2-6 April 2008. The Production of Low Cholesterol Prawn Using Yoghurt. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

8. Gold Medal: Invention and New Product Exposition (INPEX) 2008, Pittsburgh, USA, 11-14 June 2008, Optimization in Determination of Formaldehyde Content in Mackerel using Modified AOAC 931.08 Method. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

9. First Runner (Staff Category): Bank Islam Annual Innovation Award, Invention, Innovation & Design 2009, Universiti Teknologi MARA. – AP Dr Zainal Samicho

10. Bronze Medal: Ahmad Abdul Hamid, Haswani Maisarah Mustafa. Noriham Abdullah and Zainal Samicho (2009). IID-FSG 2009, UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor, Oyster Lekor.

11. Bronze Medal: Ahmad Abdul Hamid, Haswani Maisarah Mustafa. Noriham Abdullah and Zainal Samicho Inventions, Innovations and Design (2010). RMI, UiTM, Oyster Lekor

12. Gold Medal (SIFF KOREA, 2009) – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

13. Gold Medal (IID 2010), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2010 - AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

12. 2 Silver Medal (IID 2010), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2010 – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

13. Bronze Medal (IID 2010), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2010 – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

14. 3 Gold medals (IID 2009), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2009 – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

15. 2 Silver medals (MTE 2009) – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

16. 2 Silver medals (IID 2009), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2009 – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

17. 3 Gold medals (IID 2008), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2008 – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

18. Bronze medal (Bio Malaysia 2008) – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

19. Silver medal, IID 2004 universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2004 – AP Dr Noriham Abdullah

22. Norizzah A.R., Ruzaina, I., Emmy Narina, A.Z., Halimahton Zahrah, M.S., Mohd Zahid A, Cheow, C.S. and Adi, M.S. 2009. Stearin Wax- edible coating for fruits and vegetables. Seoul International Invention Fair, Korea. 3-7 Dec 2009. (Silver Medal).

23. Norizzah A.R., Ruzaina, I., Emmy Narina, A.Z., Halimahton Zahrah, M.S., Mohd Zahid A, Cheow, C.S. and Adi, M.S. 2009. Stearin Wax- edible coating for fruits and vegetables. 19-21 Feb 2009. Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE), PWTC, Kuala Lumpur (Silver Medal).

24. Norizzah A.R., Ruzaina I, Emmy Narina, A.Z., Halimahton Zahrah, M.S., Mohd Zahid, A., Cheow, C.S. and Adi, M.S. 2009. ‘Stearin Wax’. UiTM-Invention, Innovation and Design, R & D Competition. 13-15 Jan 2009. (Gold Medal).

25. Ruzaina I, Norizzah A.R., Halimahton ZMS, Cheow, C.S and Adi M.S. 2008. Utilization of Palm Oil By-Products as Edible Coating for Extending the Shelf-Life of Guava (Psidium Guajava L.).. UiTM- Invention, Innovation and Design, R & D Competition. 25-27 Mac 2008 (Silver Medal).

26. Norizzah A.R., Aishah, B., Norahiza, M.S., Siti Marhani, M. and Emmy Narina A.Z. Heart of Palm in Tropical Fruits. 2008. UiTM- Invention, Innovation and Design, R & D Competition. 25-27 Mac, 2008. (Bronze Medal).

27. Cheow, Norizzah and Norlelawati.2006. Fish Based Breakfast Cereals. 34th International Exhibitions & Inventions, New Techniques and Products Geneva, Switzerland. 5-9 April 2006. (Bronze Medal).

28. Aishah, B., Norizzah, A.R. Noriham, A. Fadhillah, J., Norahiza, M.S., Siti Marhani and Shahrimi. Vitamin E Fortified Guava Juice (Gold Medal)

29. HADIAH ANALIS 2005 – THESIS Ph. D. Pertandingan Tesis Terbaik Anjuran IKM. – AP Dr Norizzah Abd Rashid

30. Norizzah, A. R., Chong C. L., Cheow, C. S. and Zaliha, O. (2004). “The Influence of Chemical Interesterification on Physicochemical Properties of Palm Stearin and Palm Kernel Olein Blends. Poster Competition for 3rd MIFT Seminar. Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM, 11Sept 2004. 3rd. PLACE

31. Silver Medal: Won Scrub IID 2009, UiTM, – AP Dr Zainon Mohd Nor , AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

32. Bronze Medal: Won Stik – unearthing nature’s wonder BioMalaysia 2008 - AP Dr Zainon Mohd Nor, AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

33. Gold Medal: Won Stik –heals wounds naturally - IID 2008, UiTM - AP Dr Zainon Mohd Nor, AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

34. Bronze Medal: Tissue Culture Techniques as a Tool for Phytochemicals Study in Medicinal Plants; Yasser Suhaimi M, Zainon M.N., Norrizah J.S., Rohaya A., and Nik Roslan N.A.R. IID 2008

35. Bronze Medal: Anthraquinones from Renellia elliptica IID 2009, UiTM - AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

36. Silver Medal: Free radical Scavenging and Antimicrobial -Phytochemicals from Plants of Kuala Keniam, Taman Negara Pahang with potential for the development of healthcare. IID 2008, UiTM - AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

37. Bronze Medal: A facile Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Diarypentanoids, Anthraquinones and furanoanthraquinones as potential Antiinflammatory and Anti-cancer Agents, IID 2008, UiTM - AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

38. Bronze Medal: Tissue Culture Techniques as a Tool for Phytochemicals Study in Medicinal Plants; Yasser Suhaimi M, Zainon M.N., Norrizah J.S., Rohaya A., and Nik Roslan N.A. IID 2008, UiTM - AP Dr Rohaya Ahmad

39. 2nd Runner up: ASEAN Best Graduate Research Paper 2009. Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said and Osman Hassan. Inclusion Complex Of Turmeric Oleoresin With -Cyclodextrin. ASEAN Food Conference, Rizqun Hotel, Bandar Sri Begawan Brunei Darussalam21-23 Oktober 2009

40. 2nd Runner up: National Best Graduate Research Paper 2009. Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Norashikin Saim, Mamot Said and Osman Hassan. Inclusion Complex Of Turmeric Oleoresin With -Cyclodextrin. Food Science and Technology Seminar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 14-15 February 2009

• PhD Graduated – 2 On going – 13

• MSc Graduated – 14 On going – 24

Seminars, Courses, Workshops & Lectures - Organizer (5)

No Course Speakers Organizers Participants

1 HACCP course to industry & staff: Steps towards safer foods

– 15/1/2004

Bluewave, Shah Alam, Selangor)

University of Lincoln

FSG, UiTM JAIS & JAKIM

Staff of FSG UiTM

2 Ceramah Isu Semasa Halal Haram Makanan -26/3/2005

FSG, UiTM

JAIS FSG Staff of FSG UiTM

3 Seminar Makanan Halal

- 27 Jun 2009,

Dewan Sri Bestari, INTEKMA Resort & Convention Centre, UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor.

Zainal Samicho IneD, FSG, Faculty of Hotel and Management & Tunas Mekar

Members and counselor of Tunas Mekar

Seminars, Courses, Workshops & Lectures - Organizer


4 Kursus Penyembelihan Halal-21 Julai 2009

Raudhah Al-Muttaqin, Seksyen 4, Shah Alam dan Rumah Sembelih, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam.

Noriham Abdullah Surau Seksyen 4, Shah Alam, FSG, UiTM, JAIS & Rumah Sembelih, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam

Residents of Section 4, Shah Alam & AS 226 Students UiTM,

5 Bengkel Pemprosesan Makanan – bersiri mulai Julai 2010

Food Technology Lecturers

Food Technology Programme

FSG Staff and others

Seminars, Courses, Workshops & Lectures – Contribution to the government and community (18)


1 Kursus Penyembelihan

– 21/8/2004

Zainal Samicho Surau Seksyen 4, Shah Alam, & JAIS

Residents of Section 4, Shah Alam

2 Kursus Pengendalian Makanan Halal - 9/10/2004

Zainal Samicho JAIS Residents of Section 4, Shah Alam

3 Kursus Penyembelihan Ayam Mengikut Islam – 14/10/2004

Zainal Samicho Selayang District & JAIS

Residents of Selayang District

4 Optimisation in determination of Formaldehyde content in fish (Gelama)

27 – 29/7/2006

MKKM, Klang, Selangor

Zainal Samicho Ministry of Health Laboratory staff MKKM, Klang, Sg Buloh & Johor

5 Optimisation in determination of Formaldehyde content in fish (Bawal Hitam)

20 – 23/11/2006

MKKM, Pulau Pinang

Zainal Samicho Ministry of Health Laboratory staff MKKM, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Kedah & Perlis

Seminars, Courses, Workshops & Lectures – Contribution to the government and community (18)


6 Optimisation in determination of Formaldehyde content in fish (Kerisi)

12 – 14/12/2006

MKKM, Kelantan

Zainal Samicho Ministry of Health Laboratory staff MKKM, Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang

7 Optimisation in determination of Formaldehyde content in fish (Tenggiri)

27 – 29/12/2006

MKKM, Sabah

Zainal Samicho Ministry of Health Laboratory staff MKKM, Sabah & Sarawak

8 Seminar Penerangan Fatwa Berkenaan Hukum Cuka-12 Mei 2010

Bangunan Annex, Dewan Undangan Negeri Selangor, Shah Alam

Zainal Samicho Mufti Department Selangor

Food entrepreneurs and public

9. A talk on Function of microorganism in food and source of contamination, A course on processing technology, Institut Pengurusan Veterinar, 20.3.2006, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, National.

10. A talk on Food additives, A course on processing technology, Institut pengurusan veterinar, 21.3.2006, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, National

11. Penyeliaan di antara yang unggul & realiti-dari perspektif pelajar siswazah, Kursus Kemahiran Penyeliaan Pelajar di IPT, Corus Paradise Resort, Port Dickson, 18.2.2006, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, National.

12. A talk on Factors Affecting quality of Meat, A course on processing technology, Institut Pengurusan Veterinar, 5.7.2006, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan,

13. 5. A talk on Personal Hygiene, A course on processing technology, Institut

Pengurusan Veterinar, 5.7.2006, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan,

14. A talk on Food preservatives, A course on processing technology, Institut Pengurusan Veterinar, 6.7.2006, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, National.

15. Practical workshop on novel methods for detecting substitution in food products.- July 2005.

16. A talk on Food additives and its usage in food industry, A course on processing technology, Institut Pengurusan Veterinar, 6.7.2007, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, National.

17. Ceramah bertajuk Amalan Pengendalian Makanan Yang Baik Sempena Ramadan, Universiti Teknologi MARA , Dungun, 25.8.2008, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, National

18. Ceramah bertajuk “Keselamatan dan Kualiti Makanan” untuk penduduk seksyen 4 Shah Alam (2009)

Other activities

1. Training on Halal at University of Lincoln, UK – Faculty of Applied Sciences Lecturers, 2003

2. Visit to Halal Product Institute, UPM, April 2010

INSTRUMENTATION FACILITIES1. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) -Thermo cycler2. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)3. Gas Chromatography – Flow Ion Detector (GC-FID)4. Ion chromatography Photometry (ICP) 5. Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)6. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR) 7. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)8. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)9. Texture Analyser10. Fat Determination System11. Protein Determination System

Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR

High Performance Liquid Chromatography - HPLC

Gas Chromatography – Flow Ion Detector (GC-FID)

Differential Scanning Calorimeter - DSC

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer - NMR

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy - AAS

Texture Analyser

Fat Determination System

Protein Determination System

Instrumentation Laboratory

center of excellence for halal products

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