UUM Lecturer Wins 2025 Women in Research Excellence Award at Malaysia Scopus Research Star Awards
Photo courtesy of Prof. Ts. Dr. Norazah Mohd Suki
PUTRAJAYA, 13 November 2025: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) continues to shine on the national stage as Prof. Ts. Dr Norazah Mohd Suki from the Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) achieved another milestone by winning the Women in Research Excellence Award (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Category) at the Malaysia Scopus Research Star Awards (MRSA) 2025, held in conjunction with the Festival of Ideas (FOI) in Putrajaya recently.
This prestigious recognition celebrates her outstanding scholarly contributions in the fields of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, underscoring her remarkable impact on the academic and research community.
Organised by Elsevier in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), the MRSA honours researchers who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and influence in advancing knowledge and shaping societal progress. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, alongside Elsevier Regional Vice President Jessica Low.
The awards were presented across five major categories — Excellence in Innovation in Research, Excellence in Early Career Research, Excellence in Sustainability Research, Excellence in Women in Research, and Outstanding Pioneer Award.
Prof. Norazah received her award from the Director-General of Higher Education, Dato’ Prof. Dr Azlinda Azman, in recognition of her exceptional achievements and leadership in research.
With a Scopus H-index of 40, 199 publications, and over 5,000 citations in the Scopus database, Prof. Norazah stands among Malaysia’s most prolific and frequently cited researchers in the social sciences.
Expressing her gratitude, she acknowledged the unwavering institutional support she has received from UUM and OYAGSB.
“The strong support from my university and faculty has been a major catalyst in sustaining my passion for publishing high-impact research in reputable, Scopus-indexed journals. This recognition reflects not only my personal journey, but also UUM’s growing reputation for excellence in the global research arena,” she said.
Prof. Norazah, who received a cash prize of RM2,000, has also made history as the first Malaysian woman to be listed among the top two percent of the world’s scientists for seven consecutive years (2019–2025). The global list, jointly published by Stanford University and Elsevier, evaluated more than nine million researchers worldwide.
Her achievement stands as a beacon of inspiration for emerging scholars and a testament to how academic leadership can contribute to national and international development.
The Malaysia Scopus Research Star Awards (MRSA) 2025 was one of the key highlights of the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2025, a five-day celebration of knowledge, creativity, and innovation organised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) from 4 to 8 November 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
Also in present at the event were Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) of MOHE, Dato’ Dr Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian, who also serves as Acting Chairman of UUM’s Board of Directors, and UUM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan.
