PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Professor Dr Kuik Cheng-Chwee of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on being recognised among the world's top two per cent of scientists for 2026.
Kuik is a principal fellow at UKM's Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS).
In a statement on Facebook today, Anwar said the recognition reflected Kuik's academic excellence and contributions to scholarship, while bringing international recognition to Malaysia.
He expressed hope that the achievement would further promote a culture of knowledge, strengthen the country's research tradition and inspire future generations of scholars to contribute to national development.
Anwar Ibrahim, Kuik Cheng-Chwee, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM, IKMAS, Malaysian research, scientists, academic excellence, higher education, research and development - October 21, 2026