ITEX 2023 – 34th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, Malaysia
Henry Goh was represented by Mr Andrew Siew, Senior Patent Agent who presented the ITEX 2023 Best Invention in Environmental Innovation Award to a group of researchers from University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) for an invention entitled Enhanced Alkaline Earth Silicate of Rice Husk Ash Origin for Free Fatty Acid Extraction from Waste Frying Oil. The research team was headed by Dr Arthur Hoo Peng Yong, a senior lecturer of UniMAP, who also represented the team in the acceptance of the award.
One of the biggest winners of the evening was University Malaysia Sabah (UMS), whose researchers managed to secure a total of thirteen awards, more than any local institutions and research facilities.
The event was filled with good food, music and a showcase of traditional dances by professional dancers.