Membership Benefits
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Invitations for MSMBB activities
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Members will receive invitations and notifications for all activities organized or supported by MSMBB, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, grants |
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Discount rates for MSMBB conferences and exclusive merchandise
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Members can enjoy discount rates for registration fees of conferences, workshops and seminars organized by MSMBB, as well as discount prices for MSMBB exclusive merchandise |
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Discounted APJMBB page charges
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Members can enjoy discounted page charges when publishing with the MSMBB’s flagship journal - the Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology (APJMBB) |
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Eligibility for MSMBB grants and awards
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Members are eligible to apply for MSMBB grants and awards. Selected membership categories and additional eligibility criteria may be applicable |
Membership Categories
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STUDENT Fee: RM10 per year |
Open to anyone reading for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a university or college. Every application must be accompanied by proof of the student's status. Student Members receive all membership benefits but do not have voting rights and cannot hold office. Membership is valid for one year only with a fee of RM10.00 and is renewable subject to confirmation of the studentship status. |
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ORDINARY Fee: RM40 per year (Malaysian) USD50 per year |
Open to anyone with an active academic or professional or non-professional interest in molecular biology, cellular biology and biotechnology. Ordinary Members receive all membership benefits, have voting rights and can hold office. *New Malaysian ordinary members are subjected to an additional registration fee of RM20 (Total: RM60). This additional fee is not applicable for existing Malaysian ordinary members who opt to renew their membership for a subsequent year. This additional fee is also not applicable to International members. |
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LIFE Fee: RM400 |
Open to anyone with an active academic or professional or non-professional interest in molecular biology, cellular biology and biotechnology. Life Members receive all membership benefits, have voting rights and can hold office. Membership is for the lifetime of the member with a fee of RM400.00 in lieu of the annual subscription fee. |
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CORPORATE Fee: RM500 per year |
Open to any organization or commercial company interested in the objectives and advancement of the goals of the Society. A corporate member serves as a sustaining sponsor for the Society and acknowledged in all publications and functions of the Society. Corporate Members receive all membership benefits but do not have voting rights. Up to two (2) nominated individuals from a corporate member can hold office. Membership is renewable annually with a fee of RM500.00. |
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HONORARY
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Distinguished scientists who have rendered conspicuous service to the Society or who are eminent in the field of molecular biology, cellular biology, and biotechnology are eligible for appointment as an Honorary Member of the Society. Honorary Membership must be nominated by three Ordinary Members and be elected by a two-thirds majority of members. Honorary Members receive all membership benefits for the lifetime of the member with no subscription fee but do not have voting rights and cannot hold office. |
Membership Forms
Mode of Payment
Please choose from the following payment methods. Payment in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) must accompany application.
1. CHEQUE/BANK DRAFT
Applicants must remit in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) by cheque or bank draft crossed ‘A/C Payee Only’ payable to "Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology" through a Malaysian bank located within Malaysia.
2. DIRECT BANK TRANSFER (PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF PROOF OF PAYMENT):
- Payee: Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Payee’s Address: Institute of Biological Sciences (Genetics), Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Account Number: 8001288706
- Bank name: CIMB BANK BERHAD (Branch name: KL Gateway)
- Bank Address:
CIMB KL Gateway Mall,
LG-02, Kerinchi,
59200 Kuala Lumpur,
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur - Bank Swift Code: CIBBMYKL
- Transaction Receipt:
Upon payment, kindly e-mail us a copy of the transaction receipt as proof of payment to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Receipt for your payment will only be issued the following month, after transaction verification.
NOTE:
- Ordinary / Student Membership is effective for the 12-month period from January through December. All memberships automatically expire on 31st December unless renewed for the following year. Membership cannot be cancelled once dues are paid.
- Applicants who subscribe to Ordinary / Student Membership from 1st November onwards will have their membership effective from the day of application until 31st December the following year.