By Lian Cheng
KUCHING, May 23: Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) has been appointed as Malaysia’s sole partner for the “Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Budgets in Peatlands: From Processes to Global Comprehension” project this year.
This collaboration involves the deployment of a MIRO Multi- compound Gas Analyser System at a field site in February 2025, to continuously monitor greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes, specifically Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Carbon Dioxide (COz), and Methane (CH4).
“To address data transmission challenges from the remote location, the MIRO system is integrated with Starlink satellite internet, enabling real-time, digitized data transfer to Tropi’s repository.
“This setup allows Tropi researchers to continuously access, monitor, and analyse GHG flux data, significantly improving the efficiency and responsiveness of their monitoring efforts,” said Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Rolland Sagah during his ministerial winding-up speech at Sarawak Legislative Assembly here today.
He took the opportunity to congratulate Datu Dr Lulie Melling who was conferred The Research Fellow Award by the Malaysian Society of Soil Science.
To him, it is a notable recognition for distinguished members of the society who have made significant contribution to the field of soil science and agriculture.
In 2025, TROPI significantly contributed to global scientific discourse on peatland conservation and sustainable development, representing Sarawak to speak at major international forums such as the International Soil Science Conference 2025, the European Geosciences Union General Assembly (EGU2025), the International Peatland Society Annual Convention 2025, and the 1 2 INTECOL Wetlands Conference, he added. — DayakDaily
