Honors
Perak : -
Knight Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (DPMP) – Dato' (2002)
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Lam Sai Kit | |
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| Born | June 23, 1938 |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Virologist |
| Years active | 1966 - present |
| Known for | Discovery of the Nipah virus |
Professor Dato' Lam Sai Kit (born: 23 June 1938) [1] is a prominent Malaysian scientist who was central to the discovery of the Nipah virus that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. [2] Prof Lam is currently an emeritus professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya as well as a Research Consultant at University of Malaya.
He was awarded the Merdeka Award by the Government of Malaysia. [3]
He is a member of the International Advisory Council in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. [4]
Perak : 
Knight Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (DPMP) – Dato' (2002)
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