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Research Talks by Visiting Professor in conjunction with AKUATROP Open day 2009

In conjunction with AKUATROP Open Day 2009, three continuous research talks on different topics by visiting professors from overseas were held. The talks were aimed to expose the researchers, lecturers, and students of UMT the awareness of parasitic infections, deformity in intensively farmed fish and also use of the bioindicators and detection of pollution in aquatic ecosystem. AKUATROP was honored to have two experienced visiting professors, Prof. Emeritus John Lewis and Prof. Emeritus Ron Roberts. Prof. Emeritus John Lewis is a specialist in zoology from the Royal Holloway University of London, United Kingdom. He is the Chief Editor in Journal of Helminthology, Cambridge University Press and involved directly in consultancies and linkages with the industries. He is also involved in software extension for data management in scientific research focusing on global pathogen, contagious disease and environmental data including climate changes. On the 2nd of November 2009, he delivered a research talk on “Epidemiology of Parasitic Infections, Electronic Data Management of Scientific Research” in the Library auditorium, UMT. Meanwhile, on the 4th November 2009, he delivered a talk on “Bio indication and Detection of Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystem Current Trends”. On the 2nd of November, another research talk was delivered by Prof. Emeritus Ron Roberts on the “Skeletal Deformity in Intensively Farmed Fish”. Prof. Emeritus Ron Roberts is a specialist in Fish Health from the University of Stirling. He is also the Chief Editor of Journal of Fish Disease.

Kelah juvenile handover ceremony by UMT to KETENGAH in conjunction with AKUATROP Open Day

On 1st of November 2009, AKUATROP was honored to deliver 1000 juveniles of Tor tambroides or known as “kelah merah” to the Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah, KETENGAH. In the ceremony, Kelah juveniles were handed over by UMT Vice Chancellor to KETENGAH director. This program is one of the initiatives taken by AKUATROP as an effort to conserve this species from extinction. “Kelah”, is one of the common names for Tor tambroides in Malaysia. Since 1980’s research on Kelah has already been done in UMT. An induced breeding program supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abol Munafi Ambok Bolong has been conducted since the year 2007. This program involves three postgraduate students and has been supported by AKUATROP staff. By collecting the wild broodstock for domestication to hatchery condition, these broodstocks were fed with high protein level of feed until satiation. Induced breeding in UMT was applied with approximately 5000 eggs per brood fish spawned. Fertilized rate was 95% and hatching rate was 53%. In expanding the Kelah Flagship project, AKUATROP has widened the field of study into broodstock management, nutrition (broodstocks, juvenile and grower), system and water quality, genetics and biotechnology and conservation. Kelah juveniles after delivery from UMT hatchery will be placed in cage culture at Pertang, Kelah Sanctuary Post at Tasik Kenyir. It is monitored by KETENGAH workers and cultured until they reach a suitable size for releasing it to the wild. It is hoped that this little step will bring forward more opportunity in discovering the secret of this fish and will help in maintaining and conserve them to their natural habitat.

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UMT Vice Chancellor hand over Kelah juveniles to KETENGAH director during the ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Faizah is explaining Kelah culture to KETENGAH director.

UMT Vice Chancellor and KETENGAH director at UMT Kelah Hatchery.

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Soft Shell Crab Production Seminar

During AKUATROP Open Day on 1st November 2009, a demonstration session on soft shell crab production was given to the audience by AKUATROP’s crab specialist, Dr. Mhd Ikhwanuddin @ Polity Abdullah, assisted by Azmie Ghazali and Mohd Ihwan Zakariah. Most of the participants were local residences, UMT students, school students, UMT lecturers, local aquaculturists. The objectives of this session are as follows:-

1. To give information to the public about the Portunid crab research conducted by AKUATROP 2. To expose the public about the potential of crab culture industry in Malaysia, especially in the

production of soft shell crab production

Participants during the “Soft Shell Crab Seminar”.

Dr. Mhd Ikhwanuddin giving his talk.

Dr. Mhd Ikhwanuddin showing procedure of leg autotomy during Soft Shell Crab production

session.

Participant trying his skill to autotomize the crab.

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Brief explanation by Mr. Syukri before induced breeding demonstration session.

Mr. Syukri and Mr. Azmie demonstrate how to do induced breeding in catfish

Demonstration on Catfish Induced Breeding

A demonstration on the induced breeding of catfish was done for the audience. The demonstration was conducted by Azmie Ghazali and Muhamad Syukri Shafie.

Speech on Marine Shrimp Aquaculture

Dr. Safiah Jasmani gave a talk on marine shrimp aquaculture. She described the current global situation of shrimp aquaculture and techniques practiced in the hatchery to induce maturation in female shrimp.

Promotion, Publicity, Exhibitions and Visitation Exhibition at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman (SMKSS) Kuala Terengganu is one of the cluster schools for Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). On the 2nd and 3rd July 2009, SMKSS had invited UMT to participate in their Creativity and Co-curriculum Week at their school. The objective of the Creativity and Co-Curiculum Week at SMKSS are to train all the students in co-curriculum activities especially in sports, creativity, self-tenacity, team building and leadership. Other activities held were camping, singing, poetry and poem declamation competition and sports competition. AKUATROP on behalf of UMT had taken part to promote about UMT and AKUATROP research activities. AKUATROP had exhibited poster, model, research products, equipment for research and research activities such as breeding of ornamental marine fish, tomato clownfish (Ampiphrion frenatus) and false clownfish (Ampiphrion ocellaris). Aquaponic project at Kg. Telaga Batin and type of parasites that was harmful to fish were also showed in the exhibition. The exhibition was also participated by government and privates agencies. In general, this exhibition serves as a medium for discussion on aquaculture issues and information exchange among exhibitor and visitors, and also as one of extension works for AKUATROP and UMT.

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Mr. Ihwan giving explanation to students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman (SMKSS) Kuala Terengganu about fish parasites during the exhibition.

Research Exhibition during the 7th UMT Convocation 2009 In the convocation event, exhibition program is one of the most important events. All UMT faculty and research institute were involved in the exhibition. Research Management Centre (RMC) acted as a coordinator to arrange the programs for this event. The research exhibition started from 12th July until 16th July 2009. The aims of the research exhibition are to display research conducted in UMT, to encourage people in doing research and to attract more visitors to convocation event at UMT. The research exhibition was getting good response from the people especially from the parents and school children visited the booth. AKUATROP exhibited research on aquaponic system, horseshoe crab research, fish disease research and others, Besides the posters, AKUATROP also displayed AKUATROP corporate video that showed the history of AKUATROP, research activities and other events such as the aquaculture workshop and seminars that have been organized by AKUATROP. In conclusion, the research exhibitions were getting good response from visitors and it can be one of the methods to inform the public about all research activities at UMT and to encourage UMT students to have interest in research.

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Chairman of UMT Board of Directors Tan Sri Zaharudin Idrus at the booth of AKUATROP during the 7th UMT Convocation in 2009.

Research Exhibition in Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference 2009 On the 3rd November to 6th November 2009 Institute of Tropical Aquaculture had joined the exhibition at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur. The exhibition is one of the events in the Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference. This is an international program which is organized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) with the cooperation of Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and other agencies in Malaysia. The objectives of this exhibition are to gather the individuals and industries involved in the aquaculture industry. Malaysia was chosen by World Aquaculture Society (WAS) to organize this event in 2009 after the event in Vietnam in 2007. The opening ceremony officiated by The Honourable Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Muhyiddin Bin Hj. Mohd Yassin, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia on the 4th November 2009. In the short visit to AKUATROP booth, he was given brief information about UMT and research in the AKUATROP by the AKUATROP Director, Prof. Dr. Faizah Shaharom and AKUATROP Deputy Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuar Hassan. The conference theme, Sustainable Aquaculture and Quality Seafood for All had attracted many researchers from Malaysia, Norway, Australia, Singapore, United States of America and others. The exhibition also achieved to attract 66 agencies from local and international to take part as exhibitor to display and introduce their products for aquaculture. The main objective for AKUATROP to participate in this exhibition is to introduce and promoting UMT as one of the local university that has aquaculture program and AKUATROP is the centre of Excellent in UMT that contributing in the aquaculture research in Malaysia. This exhibition also becomes a place for the exhibitors and visitors to exchange ideas and information on aquaculture. AKUATROP is using this opportunity to get more corporate sector connection in the aquaculture industry to expand aquaculture research activities in AKUATROP. While promoting UMT, there are lot of information about UMT given to the public such as the history of UMT, UMT publications, programs and coursers at UMT, faculties and Centre of Excellent at UMT. Research posters done by AKUATROP’s researchers were also displayed at the booth.

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YAB Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji Mohd Yassin being briefed about research conducted by AKUATROP staffs.

AKUATROP’s staffs working together to setup the booth.

AKUATROP’s staffs and students involved in Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference 2009.

AQUAPONIC System becomes main attraction at AKUATROP booth during the research exhibition in Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference 2009.

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Appendix 1: Our Strength

No Indicators Achievement

1

Staffs Strength i. Number of administrative and professional staffs ii. Number of supporting staffs iii. Number of academic staffs

a. Professor b. Associate Professor c. Senior Lecturer d. Lecturer e. Fellow Research

20 12

1 3 - 5 1

2 Facilities i. Number of educational lab ii. Number of reserach lab iii. Hatchery iv. Number of computer lab v. Number of computer for students usage

1 6 2 1

31

3 Number of Postgraduate students

i. Local

a. Master 54

b. Philosophy Doctor (PhD) 3

ii. International a. Master 7

b. Philosophy Doctor (PhD) 9

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Appendix 2: Research Funding

Researcher / Grants Grant Amount

(RM) Prof. Dr. Faizah Shaharom

1. FRGS (1.11.2008−31.10.2010) : RM81,000 2. SCIENCE FUND (1.11.2009−31.07.2011) : RM240,000

321,000.00

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuar Hassan 1. FRGS (10.10.2007−30.9.2009) : RM66,800.00

66,800.00

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abol Munafi 1. Department of Fisherise (DOF) (1.08.2009−31.08.2013) :

RM73,400.00 2. TECHNOFUND (01.07.2009−30.06.2011) : RM150,000.00 3. ESCIENCEFUND(MOSTI)(1.9.2007−31.08.2009) : RM180,000.00 4. FRGS (10.10.2007−30.9.2010) : RM15,080.00 5. TECHNOFUND (Apr 2008−Apr 2010) : RM2,100,000.00 6. TECHNOFUND : RM100,000.00

503,400.00

Assoc. Prof. Aizam Zainal Abidin 1. RUGS UPM (Jan 2008 - Dis 2009) RM30,000.00 2. MLNG (Feb 9007 - Feb 2010) RM191,000.00

221,000

Dr. Zaleha Kassim 1. UIAM/ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) : RM627,480.00 2. NOD (01.01.2008−31.12.2009) : RM394,000.00 3. UKM/MOSTI (1.1.2008−31.12.2010) : RM828,140.00

1,849,620.00

Dr. Mhd. Ikhwanuddin Polity@Abdullah 1. ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) (7.1.2009 −31.12.2011) : RM86,000.00 2. ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) (1.10.2009−30.09.2011) : RM190,000.00 3. IBM/ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) : RM247,325.00

523,325.00

Total Amount : RM

2,979,646.68

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Appendix 3: Research Activities in 2009

RReesseeaarrcchheerrss PPrroojjeecctt TTiittllee

Prof. Dr. Faizah Shaharom

1. Parasitic Crustaceans on Marine Cultured Fish: Taxonomy and Life Cycle Caligus species.from cultured seabass (Lates calcarifer). FRGS (1.11.2008−31.10.2010): RM81, 000.00

2. Fish parasites as indicator of pollution in natural and farming ecosystems SCIENCE FUND (1.11.2009−31.07.2011) : RM240,000.00 .

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuar Hassan

1. Identification and basic mechanism of useful probiotic bacteria having the key role to boost the growth of slow growing groupers (Epinephelus spp). FRGS (10.10.2007−30.9.2009): RM66, 800.00

2. Enhancement of Gonad using Biological fluid of Horseshoe Crab

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abol Munafi

1. Genetic Analysis of hybrid Red Tilapia for genetic Improvement. Department of Fisheries (DOF) (1.08.2009−31.08.2013) : RM73,400.00

2. Cultivation of Green Grouper (Epinephelus coiodes) eggs and Fingerlings Using Water Treatment Technology and Nutrition Science TECHNOFUND (01.07.2009−30.06.2011) : RM150,000.00

3. Broodstock production of False Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in captivity. ESCIENCEFUND(MOSTI)(1.9.2007−31.08.2009) : RM180,000.00

4. Study on the Mechanism of Sex Determination in Protandrous Anemone Fish. FRGS (10.10.2007−30.9.2010) : RM15,080.00

5. Commercialization of Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus blochii). TECHNOFUND (Apr 2008−Apr 2010) : RM2,100,000.00

6. A Pre-Commercial Production of fry and adult Marble Goby (Oxyleotris marmoratus). TECHNOFUND : RM100,000.00

Assoc. Prof. Aizam Zainal Abidin

1. Optimization of Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) production with poultry and vegetable growing in an integrated aquaculture - agriculture system. RUGS UPM (January 2008 - December 2009) : RM30,000.00

2. A Study on Sungai Geras - Environmental effects 3. 2. MLNG (February 2007 – February 2010) :RM191,000.00

Dr. Zaleha Kassim

1. Site selection for nesting ground and ecophysiology of horseshoe crab Carcinoscopius rotundecauda and Tacchpleus gigas from Pahang coast UIAM/ESCIENCE FUND (MOA)(1.06.2009─1.06.2011) : RM160,000.00

2. Development of Cyst from marine Harpacticoid copepods NOD (01.01.2008−31.12.2009) : RM394,000.00

3. Mass Fry Production Technology of Epinephelus sp. (Grouper) UKM/MOSTI (1.1.2008−31.12.2010) : RM828,140.00

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Dr. Mhd Ikhwanuddin @ Polity Abdullah

1. Optimization of Survival in Artificial Production of Juvenile Crab of blue swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus). ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) (7.1.2009 −31.06.2011) : RM86,000.00

2. The Development of breeding Technology for the Production of Banana shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) Monosex Postlarvae. ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) (1.10.2009−30.09.2011) : RM190,000.00

3. Impacts of Methyl Farnesoate on Reproduction of intact and eyestalk ablated broodstock of Scylla sp. IBM/ESCIENCE FUND (MOA) : RM247,325.00

Appendix 4: Other Responsibilities and Duties A. Lecturer and Staff Associated to other Professional Bodies

Prof. Dr. Faizah Shaharom 1. Member of Malaysian Fisheries Society 2. Member of Asian Fisheries Society Professional Bodies 3. Member of Malaysian Parasitology and Tropical Medicine 4. Member of MINDS (Malaysian Invention & Design Society 5. Member of World Aquaculture Society 6. Life Member of Malaysian Society for Microbiology 7. Member of Malaysian Applied Biology 8. Member of British Society of Parasitology 1. Member of Malaysian society of Marine Science

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuar Hassan 1. Member Bulletin Jap. Society.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abol Munafi 1. Lifetime member of World Aquaculture Society 2. Lifetime member of Malaysian Fisheries Society

Assoc. Prof. Aizam Zainal Abidin 1. Lifetime member of Malaysia and Asian Fisheries Biology 2. Lifetime member of Association of Applied Biology

Dr. Zaleha Kassim 1. Member of Malaysian Society for Applied Biology 2. Lifetime member of World Nature Society (MNS)

Dr. Safiah Jasmani 1. Member of The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science

Norainy Mohd Hussin 1. Lifetime member of Persatuan Genetik Malaysia 2. Member of Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)

Fara Nor Asmira Jastan 1. Golden Key International Honour Society, Chapter UMT

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B. AKUATROP’s Professor / Lecturers Invited by Other Organization as :

i. Thesis Reviewer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abol Munafi 1. Victor Charlie Anak Andin (USM Student) 2. Ahmad Mohammed Ahmed Baghhwetah (USM Student)

ii. Second Supervisor

Dr. Mhd. Ikhwanuddin Polity@Abdullah 1. Cik Syahrizawati;, M.Sc.; Scylla serrata (mud crab) seed production and its health

management Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

C. Evaluators Panel / Editor / International Seminar Community Included Panel Academic Club for International and National Level.

Prof. Dr. Faizah Shaharom 1. Editor for Malaysian Fisheries Journal article titled: “A Review of Fish Health Monitoring

at Grow-out Floating Cages, Pulau Bhai, Sandakan and Sabah Fishery Department, Breeding Centre, Tanjung Badak, Tuaran: Pulau Layang-layang Aquaculture Project in Sabah

2. Editor for an article titled “Parasitic infection of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii from Kedah, Perak and Negeri Sembilan” to publish in Malaysian Fisheries Journal (MFJ)

3. National Organising Committee for “Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2009”Instructor Panel Member in Producing Proposal Workshop for Sciencefund at Universiti Malaysia Pahang on 30 January to 1 February 2009.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuar Hassan 1. Book Reviewer: Ternakan ikan Siakap terbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 2. Book Reviewer: Penghasilan Benih ikan Kerapu terbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 3. Book Reviewer: Pengangkutan ikan hidup terbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 4. Book Reviewer: Ternakan benih ikan siakap menggunakan Sistem Cents terbitan Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka

Dr. Zaleha Kassim

1. Scientific Editor for Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation (ISSN 1823-3902).

2. Invited reviewer for Pertanika Journal a. Title of paper : Distribution of Cu and Zn in the Shell Lipped Part Periostacum and Soft

Tissues of Perna viridis: The Potential of Peristracum as a Biomonitoring Material (JTAS/0064/2007)

b. Title of paper: Depuration of Gut Content in the Intertidal Snail Nerita lineata Did not necessary for the study of heavy metal contamination and bioavailibility: A laboratory study (JTAS-0153-2009)

c. Title of paper: Relationship of distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates and the physico-chemical parameters from Semenyih River by using correlation and multiple linear stepwise regression analyses (JTAS/0188/2009)

d. Cd, Ni and Zn in the intertidal and drainage sediments collected from North western Peninsular Malaysia: Do we bother about the monitoring data? (JST-0167-2009)

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3. Invited reviewer for Sains Malaysiana Title of paper: The Sediment Geochemical Proxy of Some Chemical Elements in Sediments of Kemaman River Estuary, Terengganu, Malaysia (2008/07/31(123)

D. AKUATROP Lecturer Appointed as Advisor / Consultant for Community, Private and

Government Agency.

Prof. Dr. Faizah Shaharom 1. Kelah World Sdn. Bhd. – Pembenihan dan penjagaan Ikan Kelah (penasihat) 2. Kembang Subur Sdn. Bhd. – Projek Pengeluaran Ikan Pompano (penasihat) 3. Penasihat dan Penyelidik Projek Pembangunan Koridor Wilayah Pantai Timur (ECER)

untuk Projek Akuaponik.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abol Munafi 1. Kelah World Sdn. Bhd. – Pembenihan dan penjagaan Ikan Kelah (penasihat) 2. Kembang Subur Sdn. Bhd. – Projek Pengeluaran Ikan Pompano (penasihat)

Dr. Zaleha Kassim 1. Environment/Wetland Expert for Proposed Integrated Development Plan For the Kg.

Penarik Mainland and Setiu Wetland State Park to ECERDC 2. Committee Member, Development of Mussel Culture Project in ZIA, Sebatu Melaka,

Fisheries Department of Malaysia 3. Scientific Steering Committee of National Program on Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB),

National Oceanographic Directorate, MOSTI.

Dr. Mhd Ikhwanuddin Abdullah 1. Develop Standard Malaysia (MS) related to fisheries and aquaculture sector – Fisheries

and aquaculture industries / SIRIM Berhad (Representative) 2. Aquaculture project development in Terengganu – Farmers and fishermen / Department

of Fisheries (Technical Member) 3. Aquaculture project development in Sarawak – Local fishermen / Lembaga Kemajuan

Tanah Sarawak(Advisor)