INTRODUCTION

The 24th  Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (Simposium Serantau Sains Analisis Malaysia ke 24) or SKAM is an annual activity of the Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS). This event brings together local scientists, researchers and academics to discuss the latest development and findings in analytical sciences in general, and in analytical chemistry in particular. The 24th SKAM will be held in Hotel Seri Malaysia Kangar, Perlis (map) from 15 – 17 November 2011. It is co-organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis and ANALIS.