On 8th April 2008, the first female South Korean astronaut entered into the space.
First S Korean astronaut launches
The Soyuz rocket carrying South Korea’s first astronaut, Yi So-yeon, has launched successfully on its voyage to the International Space Station (ISS).
Now in October 2008, (more…)
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar’s research work patented
PUTRAJAYA: The results of one of Malaysia’s five research works conducted at the International Space Station (ISS) last year has been patented by other countries - proof that the country can make a significant contribution to the world in the field of science and research.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Maximus Ongkili said the results of protein crystallisation, research headed by Prof Dr Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd Rahman of Unitersiti Putra Malaysia, has been patented not only by Malaysia but also in Europe, the United States and Japan.[......]
We were told it was free because we purchased Sukhoi SU30MKM fighter jets from the Russia. The truth is sounds the other way round.
RM39.11m spent on space programme
KUALA LUMPUR: At Tuesday’s Dewan Rakyat sitting, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said that the Government paid RM39.11mil for the Angkasawan space programme.
The first phase of the Angkasawan programme was not totally free of charge for the Government. Maximus said that of the RM39.11mil paid, RM16.8mil was born by the ministry and RM22.28mil by government-linked agencies.
He added that the Russian Government funded RM75.8mil for the programme as part of a deal when the Malaysian Government purchased Sukhoi SU30MKM fighter jets from the Russian Government
Look the news quote below, what is that all about? (more…)
It is a heavy morning to me. Before we facing this food crisis, we heard that our money were spent like these,
RM790,000 spent on jets
The government spent RM792,325.20 for the use of executive jets by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak between Feb 24 and Mar 7.
Abdullah said this in reply to Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (PAS - Marang)RM39.11 million spent on Angkaswan programme.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Maximus Ongkili told the Parliament that Government paid RM39.11 million for the Angkasawan space programme.RM10m gone in 3 days
RM10 million of the Association of Wives of State Assemblymen and Members of Parliament in Selangor (Balkis) transferred to another account and then to Bakti.
Now, we are facing food crisis we were told eat less rice. Fine, we can go for bread, however the price of (more…)
RM6.1 Billion Space Science University Planned In Kota Tinggi
JOHOR BAHARU, April 27 (Bernama) — A local company and its overseas partner plan to set up Space Science University of Malaysia (UniSam) costing RM6.1 billion on 2,500-acre site in Kota Tinggi.
Next Systems Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Noor Faizal Abdul Samad said the university would be equipped with modern and international-standard space science laboratories and recruit renowned experts.
“If the proposal is accepted, Malaysia will emerge as the third country in the world to have a space science university after Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, United States, and International Space University in Strasbourg, France,” he told Bernama recently.
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IF we produce such graduates from that University, will they secure for job? We have so many examples as our mirror (the recent one), that mirror is not enough for us to learn a lesson? (more…)
Faiz: Continue space programmeKUALA LUMPUR: The Angkasawan programme should continue, with the funding shared among the relevant ministries that will benefit from the aerospace industry, suggested Mejar Dr Faiz Khaleed. The second Angkasawan said the space mission should no longer be about sending a Malaysian to space but for Malaysia to embark on the aerospace industry.
I read his words in newspaper. He said “developing research and development means investment”. It is true, R&D is an investment. But, in this case, I would rather prefer down-to-earth R&D.
Recently, we heard from our PM many projects are in reviewing, for example (more…)
Malaysia To Decide On 2nd Astronaut Programme Before Year End
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) — Malaysia will give an answer to Russia by year end whether to send another astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS), said National Astronaut Programme Director Kol Dr Zulkeffeli Mat Yusof.
He said Malaysia was lucky as Russia had given its assurance to take one more Malaysian astronaut in 2011 or 2012.*
“The opportunity for an astronaut to go to ISS is very limited and precious. So, we must give our answer soon in order to proceed with the programme,” he told Bernama Tuesday.
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If I may, please say NO to second astronaut programme. * NO, this is not! This is not we are lucky because Russia had assured us a place to space. They just want our money. That money deserves for better usages!
I had my opinion voiced in my last post entry, Be down-to-earth for science! (more…)
Learned from Nerdy Science Blog that Malaysia cabinet still busying to discuss budget for sending second so-called Malaysian Astronaut into space in 2011. I just wonder why can’t they be down-to-earth for science in Malaysia. We no need fancy projects to stimulate interest of people for science.
I would prefer that money be channelled to right researchers for meaningful and useful scientific researches for example Bioenergy. Beware, channelled the money transparently without corruption to right place, right policies, and right person not someone you are in favour although he/she may knows nothing about science!
Europe and US are paying a lot of attention on bioenergy researches. The fossil fuels we are using now are going to be finished. Malaysia is going to be 100% fuel importer country after 2011. (more…)
Malaysia offered to buy Russia spaceship
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Russia has offered to sell to Malaysia the spaceship Soyuz TMA-11 in which Malaysian first astronaut Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor flew to the International Space Station (ISS) recently.
The offer “is a good idea” but the government had not made any decision on the matter, Malaysian Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jamaludin Jarjis said at the gathering of Barisan Nasional Back Benchers Club (BNBBC) with the National Astronaut here on Monday
“I received the offer while waiting for Sheikh Muszaphar’s return in Russia. We are discussing the matter and if the price isright we can bring it back to Malaysia.
“Furthermore, Sheikh Muszaphar flew in it which is a historical event,” Malaysian national news agency Bernama quoted the minister as saying.
He added that he would submit the matter to the cabinet.
Public support on the purchase was also necessary, he said.
The Soyuz TMA-11 carried Sheikh Muszaphar and two other astronauts, Flight Engineer Yuri Malenchenko from Russia and Commander Peggy Whitson from the United States to the ISS on Oct. 10.
Don’t do this for the sake of people. Please understand this, A man can do no more than he can.
Soyuz Offer Great News, Says Dr Sheikh Muszaphar
SEPANG, Nov 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s first astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha has described the offer by Russia to sell to Malaysia the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft in which he went to the International Space Station (ISS) as great news.
Met by reporters at the KL International Airport here tonight, he said that if the purchase was successful, all Malaysians will get to see an actual spacecraft “with their own eyes”.*
“They will also have a better idea about my trip into space while Malaysian scientists and others can get invaluable information from studying it,” he said.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and Malaysia’s second astronaut Mejar Dr Faiz Khaleed left for Moscow, Russia together with their respective families at 11.45pm.
The duo will spend three weeks at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City, Moscow, which will culminate in their recognition as full-fledged cosmonauts in a traditional ceremony to be arranged by Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency.
What for? IF, IF spend million/billion Ringgit Malaysia just for this purpose, it is indeed a waste! Don’t do this for the sake of people.
（怡保22日讯）首相拿督斯里阿都拉表示，我国花费钜额派遣太空人升空，并非是一项浪费，而是朝向先进国目标迈进的其中一项努力，最重要的是我国仍有金钱及能力去推行为人民带来安宁繁荣的各项发展计划。
Translated by Google Translate -
PM: Towards the advanced nations, the space programme is not extravagant
(Ipoh 22nd) - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said, Malaysia spent huge amount of money to send astronaut to the space, is not a waste, but is one the effort to bring the country towards the goal of the advanced nations. The most important thing is Malaysia still have enough money and the ability to have prosperity and peace development plans for the people.
The space programme is not extravagant? What do you think? (more…)
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