Natural Products Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia


Research Institution

Natural Products Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia

Year of Establishment

FRIM was founded in 1929 as the Forest Research Institute, a department under the Forestry Headquarters Peninsular Malaysia. In 2004, FRIM was administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Contact Details

Natural Products Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM),
52109 Kepong, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: 603-62797000
Fax: 603-62731314
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frim.gov.my/?page_id=3289

Key Research Activity

Bioresources, phytochemistry, bioactivity, herbal product development, herbal technology centre, drug discovery centre

Glossary, Abbreviations and Links

  • FRIM-Forest Research Institute Malaysia
  • FRI- Forest Research Institute

Additional Information

Provides services/testing for natural products. FRIM also conducts certain  training/course such as  herbarium management, techniques on pathology and etc.

in this scope
Introduction on ASEAN Traditional Medicine
Proceedings and Specific Reports
Country Scenario
Focal Points and Experts
Policy and Regulations
Institutes and TM Facilities
Publications