The Science and Technology System of Malaysia
Written by WTJ on September 8, 2009 – 2:43 pm -“The Science and Technology System of Malaysia” is a good overview of Malaysia’s science and technology system written by V.V. Krishna.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is the lead ministry that formulates policies in the area of science, technology and innovation. MOSTI also implements many programmes related to the promotion of S&T and national R&D activities. The National Council for Scientific Research and Development (NCSRD) is an advisory body comprising high-level representatives from the public and private sectors as shown in Figure 1. The main function of the NSCRD is to provide advice and directions on S&T policies and S&T priorities. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation acts as the secretariat to the National Council of Scientific Research and Development (NSCRD). The Council is chaired by the Chief Secretary to the government. Representations include the universities and public research institute and key central government agencies, and the private sectors. This council meets three to four times a year to deliberate on matters related to research and scientific advancement.
The paper helps the reader to understand the governance system of science and technology, fundings, policies, schemes, programmes, commercialization opportunities, history and development of science and technology in Malaysia.
There are some updates since the publication of that paper, but it is a nice paper to understand the science and technology system of Malaysia.
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