Preface

On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your participation and contributions in the FAST Global Nexus Conference 2024: 5th International Conference on Biodiversity, held at The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 3-4, 2024. I would also like to express special thanks to the keynote speaker Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Salleh Mohd Nor, the former Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia; and the invited speakers: Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, the Deputy Dean (Academic) of Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia; and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Abdul Latiff Abu Bakar, the Deputy Dean (Research, Development & Publication) of Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia for their attendance - in-person and virtually - to give their in-depth insights into the conference. The FAST Global Nexus Conference 2024: 5th International Conference on Biodiversity was organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia to promote discussion and knowledge exchange between experts in the fields of science, mathematics, and biodiversity for a sustainable future; with the theme of “Harmony in Science, Mathematics, and Nature, Bridging Disciplines for a Sustainable Future”. The primary focus of this international conference is to empower scientists and professionals to deliver science, mathematics, and nature in a way that promotes harmony and holistic understanding for future generations. The FAST Global Nexus Conference 2024: 5th International Conference on Biodiversity provides a suitable platform to showcase and celebrate successful examples of integrating science, mathematics, and biodiversity for global sustainability initiatives. At the conference, various researchers and experts from various countries, such as Brunei, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and of course Malaysia, presented their most recent discoveries which divided into two topics: Agriculture and Food, and Biodiversity and Conservation. List of Committees are available in this pdf.