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                                                                     FOREWORD










               Welcome to the 6  Asia International Conference on Tribology!
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                                             I  would  like  to  express  my  warmest  welcome  to  all
                                             participants  to  the  6   Asia  International  Conference  on
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                                             Tribology  (ASIATRIB2018)  held  at  Hilton  Kuching,
                                             Sarawak, Malaysia. Alhamdulillah, all praise to Allah, this
                                             year, ASIATRIB celebrates its 20  anniversary since its
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                                             inception  in  1998.  Malaysia  for  the  first  time  has  been
                                             given the opportunity to host the ASIATRIB and become
                                             the  first  South-east  Asian  country  to  host  this  event.

                                             Malaysian  Tribology  Society  (MYTRIBOS)  is  very
                                             honoured  to  organize  ASIATRIB2018.  The  much-
                                             anticipated event allows tribologists to share and promote
               their  research  as  well  as  a  chance  to  extend  their  network  in  every  aspect  of
               fundamental and applied tribology fields.

                     The  aim  of  ASIATRIB2018  is  to  share  the  pioneering  research  ideas  among
               academicians, researchers, students, authorities, and practitioners from universities,
               industries,  institutions,  and  related  agencies  all  around  the  world  through  oral  and
               poster  presentations,  thus  promoting  new  opportunities  for  research  activities  and

               enhancement. In addition, there is an opportunity for participants  especially young
               researchers  and  students  to  enhance  research  network  with  established  and
               renowned tribologists from local and abroad in the respective field in the quests to get
               new  experiences,  exchange  research  ideas,  and  build  rapport  through  informal
               discussions. This year, 276 participants from 24 countries attending the conference.

                     I would like to take this opportunity to convey my special thanks to those who
               have been involved in organizing ASIATRIB2018, especially MYTRIBOS members for
               successfully organizing this event. Finally, I would like to express our deepest gratitude
               to all sponsors for the support given in ensuring the success of this event.

               Thank you.






               Prof. Dr. Salmiah Binti Kasolang

               ASIATRIB2018 Chairman


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