• Greener- Much better for our planet.
• Cheaper- Costs less (up to 13% cost saving) to produce.

SLITUP^© Composite Film Patch is a revolutionary, resorbable bioactive solution for soft tissue regeneration. It eliminates drawbacks of traditional non-resorbable patches like removal discomfort and waste. Sterilized via gamma irradiation, SLITUP promotes healing without removal, enhances patient comfort, cost reduction making it ideal for chronic, non-healing ulcers. SLITUP drives Malaysia’s wound dressing industry through job creation, IP, and collaborations, improving quality of life and a healthier future.

Introducing VL DPM, a transformative solution for Malaysian SMEs, bringing Industry 4.0 to manufacturing. The issue lies in outdated paper-based systems causing inefficiencies and quality control problems. VL DPM employs AI and Industry 4.0 tech to digitize the entire production process, enhancing efficiency and resource optimization. It encompasses modules for stock management, production planning, quality control, and more, offering real-time performance monitoring. This innovation not only benefits SMEs by helping them thrive in the digital age but also contributes to Malaysia’s economy, creating jobs and promoting sustainability, making it a game-changer for the manufacturing sector.

How do you know your Stingless bee (Kelulut) honey is authentic? Introducing Trehaptamers™, a novel bioreceptor designed to detect adulteration in Kelulut honey. Developed through in-silico engineered DNA Aptamers and precision molecular docking, Trehaptamers™ are ultra-specific to the unique trehalulose sugar and enzymes found in genuine Kelulut honey, empowering fabrication of biosensor kits for quality verification and integrity assurance.

Tongue cancer treatments often damage speech and swallowing functions. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Advanced Medical and Dental Institute’s Hybrid Barchytherapy-Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy or HyBIRT protocol combines high-dose brachytherapy with adaptive External Radiotherapy (IMRT) and chemotherapy, precisely targeting tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Unique for organ preservation, it improves cure rates, reduces side effects, and enhances quality of life, positioning USM as a pioneer in advanced cancer care. USM is proud to be Malaysia’s first recognized Centre of Excellence in Education and Training for Brachytherapy, and one of only five centres worldwide accredited for expertise across five different cancer types.

Sustainable Oyster Aquaculture turns coastal potential into premium, eco-certified seafood production. Nature-positive and low-input, it enhances water quality, boosts biodiversity, and strengthens community livelihoods. Scalable and climate-smart, this model unlocks blue growth opportunities, delivering strong market value while driving environmental regeneration and social impact across coastal economies.

Typhi-AptaSENS is a breakthrough digitalized aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor designed for rapid patient detection and national typhoid surveillance programs. It identifies Salmonella Typhi with high precision in just minutes, converting biomolecular interactions into real-time digital readouts. Compact, cost-effective, and highly specific, Typhi-AptaSENS bridges biotechnology and digital health innovation, empowering early diagnosis, outbreak monitoring, and smarter disease control; positioning Malaysia at the forefront of next-generation infectious disease diagnostics.

Liq-SensPD-L1 is an innovative aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor developed for rapid and sensitive detection of PD-L1 in cancer liquid biopsy. It addresses key limitations of conventional immunoassays such as ELISA and IHC, which are costly, unstable, and unsuitable for point-of-care use. By employing chemically synthesized aptamers, Liq-SensPD-L1 offers superior stability, reproducibility, and cost-effectiveness. Its electrochemical sensing system enables label-free, real-time, and non-invasive monitoring of cancer progression. This breakthrough platform supports continuous disease tracking and personalized treatment decisions, ultimately improving patient survival and quality of life.

The success of Universiti Sains Malaysia in obtaining full ownership of 1,203 letters belonging to Francis Light marks the beginning of a new chapter in the field of research. Through interdisciplinary studies at the School of Humanities, the project revisits overlooked aspects of Malaysian history, offering new insights into Kedah, Penang, and the nation’s past. Reassessing these colonial writings enables a re-evaluation of colonial narratives and a renewed understanding of Malay state histories from a local perspective.

The Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR) has developed a high-quality, affordable gallium nitride (GaN) template for modern devices. Through INOR’s unique process, the template is produced three times faster than standard industrial techniques and exhibits better quality than most commercial templates. The template helps reduce device production costs by at least 10%.