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MSLAB AGM 2026 & Public Talk on LAB-Derived Postbiotics

The Malaysian Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria (MSLAB) successfully organized its AGM 2026 alongside a public scientific talk titled “Lactic Acid Bacteria-Derived Postbiotics from Lab to Market: Sharing the Path to Commercialization” on 2 April 2026 at the Agro-Biotechnology Institute (ABI), NIBM, Serdang. The event brought together researchers, students, and industry stakeholders interested in the advancement of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and their applications.

The talk was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Joo Shun from Universiti Sains Malaysia, a recognized expert in bioprocess engineering and fermentation technology. In his presentation, he highlighted the growing importance of postbiotics—non-viable microbial products with significant health and functional benefits. He provided valuable insights into the complete development pipeline, from strain selection and fermentation optimization to scale-up, formulation, and commercialization.

Participants gained a deeper understanding of how LAB-derived postbiotics can be translated from laboratory research into viable industrial products, including key considerations such as regulatory compliance, safety assessment, and intellectual property protection.

The session concluded with active engagement from attendees, reflecting strong interest in bridging academic research with industry application. This initiative aligns with MSLAB’s mission to promote knowledge sharing and innovation in the field of lactic acid bacteria.

MSLAB Memperkukuh Jaringan dan Inovasi Postbiotik melalui Ceramah Awam dan AGM

Oleh Shirley Tang Gee Hoon
Diterbitkan pada 3 April 2026, 14:57
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About Malaysian Society For Lactic Acid Bacteria (MSLAB)

The Malaysian Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria (MSLAB) originated from the Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) research group of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The research group was entrusted to organise the International Symposium of LAB in 2010 under the auspices of the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria (AFSLAB). In 2014, the research group decided to officially register as a society with the Registrar of Societies, Malaysia. Today, MSLAB is a member of AFSLAB which has country members from China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Mission

MSLAB is a non-profit organisation. The mission of MSLAB is to encourage research advancement, communication and education related to LAB sciences in Malaysia. This is to promote knowledge acquisition, development, and utilisation to improve human well-being, environment and economics.

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics for MSLAB is defined by the society's mission, which is to promote the utilisation and advancement of LAB research and knowledge to support the overall human well-being and environment. While these goals are in place to enrich and empower the community, the Society demands its members to remain honest and truthful in all activities supported by the Society.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAB RESEARCH

Targeted Release of Live LAB entrapped in Acid-stable Microcapsule to Rat Intestine

By Ts. Dr. Muhamad Fareez Bin Ismail, UiTM

In this image, live LAB (Lactic Acid Bacteria), stained in vibrant green fluorescence, are showcased within the rat intestinal cell lining. This visual representation illustrates the precise and controlled release of LAB from acid-stable microcapsules. This breakthrough technology ensures that LAB withstand high acidic environment in stomach and reaches its intended destination in the intestinal tract, optimizing its beneficial effects for gut health and overall well-being.

Unveiling the mystery of cholesterol assimilation by Pediococcus lactic acid bacteria the colourful way

By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Siong Meng, UiTM

"Seeing is believing! Simply behold the impactful and colourful illustration of direct cholesterol assimilation by the unique strain of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Pediococcus pentosaceus LAB6. The confocal microscope image shows the localization of exogenous NBD-tagged cholesterol (fluoresce in green) assimilated by the spherical-shaped LAB (diameter~1 µm) in the presence of bile salt. The red fluorescence indicates the LAB cell membranes that were stained with Nile red.

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Malaysia Banana Peel (Musa acuminata)

By Mrs. Nurul Solehah Binti Mohd Zaini, UPM

Lactiplantibacillus pentosus was naturally isolated from fermented Malaysian banana peel (Musa acuminata). The present study proved that this bacterium could inhibit pathogenic fungi by 1.8 times higher than antifungal drugs. This bacterium was also reported to have various potential health benefits. Lopez-Garcia et al. (2023) found L. pentosus has probiotic potential and produced a beneficial regulation of gut microbiota in healthy persons. Other studies found the significant effects of L. pentosus on H. pylori infection and the potential of L. pentosus to cause a significant reduction of cell proliferation in cancer cell lines.