16th Malaysian Chemical Congress (16MCC) 2010

October 12 – 14, 2010
Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

“Research, Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship in Chemistry: Towards a High-Income Economy by 2020”

In conjunction with “The Malaysian Year of Innovation 2010”

Joint Organisers:

Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)

and

Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)

in collaboration with

Universiti Malaya (UM)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Department of Chemistry Malaysia (Kimia Malaysia)
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Malaysia Section

Supported by:

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

Introduction
Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) and Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), in collaboration with national universities, Department of Chemistry Malaysia (Kimia Malaysia) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Malaysia Section, are jointly organising the 16th Malaysian Chemical Congress (16MCC) from October 12-14, 2010 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysian Chemical Congress, or MCC, is the biennial scientific meeting of IKM where educators, researchers and other professionals in chemistry from Malaysia and other countries present their research findings, technology innovation and latest developments in analytical and laboratory services in all major areas of chemistry.

The 16th Malaysian Chemical Congress (16MCC) in 2010 is of special significance to Malaysian scientists, educators and professionals. This is the time that the world, and also Malaysia, is faced with major problems such as financial meltdown, issues of sustainable development, climate change, food safety and security, and energy and water crisis. It is hoped that chemical research and development, technology innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship will help to provide solutions to some of these problems. This is especially true for Malaysian scientists to come up with relevant knowledge and technology innovation to spur sustainable development and economic advancement in the Malaysian economy. The theme of 16MCC is thus especially chosen to be:
“Research, Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship in Chemistry: Towards a High-Income Economy by 2020”

For 16MCC, the following six major areas in chemistry are being identified:
 Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry (IBC)
 Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry (OBC)
 Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (PTC)
 Environmental and Green Chemistry (EGC)
 Food and Medicinal Chemistry (FMC)
 Materials and Polymer Chemistry (MPC)

16MCC also features a special session on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Chemistry” in conjunction with the Malaysian Year of Innovation 2010. Successful Malaysian entrepreneurs with innovation in chemistry will be invited to present special lectures.

Language
The official language of 16MCC is English.

Invitation to present papers at 16MCC
Those who are interested to present paper for 16MCC either oral (20 minutes) or poster (size A0), are required to submit a soft copy of an abstract of not more than one-page (A4 size, Microsoft Office Word with Times News Roman Font Size 12 single spacing) via email to 16MCC@ikm.org.my or ikmmy@tm.net.my at the following 16MCC Secretariat no later than June 30, 2010.

16MCC Secretariat
Institut Kimia Malaysia
127B, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 60 3 7728 3272 Fax: 60 3 7728 9909
Email: 16MCC@ikm.org.my; ikmmy@tm.net.my
Website: www.ikm.org.my/16MCC.html

Publication of full Papers
The Organisers will publish full papers of 16MCC in a special edition of the Malaysian Journal of Chemistry (MJC) in February 2011. Those presenters interested to publish their papers are requested to submit their papers to 16MCC Secretariat latest by October 11, 2010 or during 16MCC. Format of the paper may be found in the 16MCC website at www.ikm.org.my/16MCC.html.

Registration
Those interested to attend 16MCC are required to register by completing the 16MCC Registration Form and send it to the 16MCC Secretariat together with the Fee.

Registration Fee:

Only those who have registered with 16MCC are allowed to take part in the proceedings of 16MCC events including presentation of oral or poster paper. Registered participants are entitled to the following:

∆ Attendance at all scientific sessions of 16MCC
∆ Receiving a set of 16MCC materials including souvenir programme and book of abstracts
∆ Lunches and refreshments during 16MCC
∆ Attendance at the 16MCC Welcome Reception and Congress Banquet

Social Programmes
The following social programmes have been arranged for 16MCC participants:

 16MCC Welcome Reception on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 5.00-7.00 pm (Venue to be announced)
 16MCC Congress Banquet on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 (Venue to be announced)

Important Dates:
First Announcement brochure: December 31, 2009
Deadline for submission of abstracts: June 30, 2010
Final Announcement brochure July 31, 2010
Deadline for submission of full papers October 14, 2010
Deadline for early-bird registration: August 31, 2010

Accommodation:
Special accommodation rates have been obtained for 16MCC participants at the Best Western Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Those interested are requested to contact the Hotel directly. The booking reference is ............

16MCC Website: www.ikm.org.my/16MCC.html
For further information on 16MCC, please refer to the above 16MCC website. Information such as plenary and keynote lectures, technical programme and others will appear in the website as soon as it is available.