The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Chew Zhi Ling, a PhD student under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Kua Yin Leng from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, on winning the 1st Place at Young Environmental Journalist Competition 2025 (Category C) with a cash prize of RM 3,000.

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This competition was organised by Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) in collaboration with Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) and Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF). From bold ideas to powerful storytelling, participants were required to submit a short video under the theme “Saving Nature, Saving Our Food and Water”. It highlights the critical connection between healthy ecosystems, food security, clean water, and a sustainable future. The competition served as a meaningful platform for youth voices to speak up, share their stories, and inspire real environmental change. The contest period ran from 25 August 2025 to 21 November 2025.

Chew Zhi Ling conveyed her research projects through a short video titled “From Wastes to Sustainable Solutions”. The video demonstrates how durian seeds and food waste can be turned into functional colloidal systems, specifically eutectogel and oleogel, as well as incorporated into food products.These innovative materials offer sustainable alternatives that contribute to protecting forests, food systems, and water resources. By focusing on waste valorisation, the video presents practical and innovative solutions to address ongoing climate change challenges and promote a more sustainable future.

The full video can be accessed using the link below 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPtJ5biAcQ_/?igsh=MWtodm1lNDhmeXF4dg==