It’s my great honor to assume the presidency of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (Malaysia) (MSCS) in kick-starting its formation on 12 September 2022. MSCS is a non-profit organization with a clear mission to promote the advancement of cosmetic science at the individual level and industry at large.

I must say that the emergence of MSCS had come from a long way if not with the strong support from all the protagonists who are my workplace’s team members for the good cause of MSCS. In addition, its affiliation to the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has made this a meaningful journey for us. IFSCC renders a broad and established education platform for all team members and fosters a global industry network and cosmetic science community within the professionals. My heartfelt thanks to IFSCC secretariat for the encouragement and all my team members who set in to make this a great start for Malaysia.

Looking into what is ahead of us, we shall continue to create time and space to advance together. MSCS is tasked beyond raising the technology bar of cosmetic industry in Malaysia; it’s also a network space for experienced scientists to mentor the juniors at the start of their careers, an information platform in the industry to help to foster lasting business relationships, supporting new and create win-win business opportunities in this vast and dynamic market environment.

In addition, our greater vision would be stepping up collaborations with other cosmetic societies in this part of the region in complementing each other to drive advancement.

Having said all, on behalf of MSCS council, we encourage new membership enrolment and urge all entrepreneurs in the industry to sustain us as benefactors and further as event sponsors. We welcome all suggestions that can help to improve our effectiveness and we look forward to many more successful and fruitful years ahead together.

All the very best to all of us!

Mong Sah, President