| 25 June 2012 | last updated at 11:32AM
Science and technology have always played a pivotal role in Malaysia’s development and as the country continues to develop at a rapid pace this has become more apparent. This was the thought process for the development of the first National Science and Technology Policy that spanned 1986 to 1989.
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It was established to promote the utilisation of science and technology to be used as a tool for economic development and the improvement of people and physical well-being, among others.
The policy encompassed the promotion of scientific and technological self-reliance in support of economic activities through the enhancement of research and development capabilities. This was done by creating an environment that was conducive to scientific creativity and the improvement of scientific, educational and other relevant infrastructure.
Next, the Industrial Technology Development: A National Action Plan, which ran from 1990 to 2001, was formulated focusing on three thrusts – strengthening institutions and support infrastructure for technological development, ensuring diffusion and application of technology, and elevating science and technology public awareness.
The Second National Science and Technology Policy (NSTP2) was formulated in 2002 and runs until this year. The NSTP2 provides a framework for improved performance and long-term growth of the Malaysian economy with a special focus on seven strategic thrusts:
• Enhancing national capability
and capacity for R&D, technology
development and acquisition
• Promoting partnerships between
public funded organisations and
industries
• Accelerating the transformation
of knowledge into value added
products, processes, services or
solutions
• Positioning Malaysia as a
technology provider in key
strategic knowledge industries
• Fostering societal values and
attitudes that recognise science
and technology as critical to future
prosperity
• Utilising science and technology
that are in conformity with
sustainable development
• Developing new knowledge-based
industries.
The policy will accelerate the development of science and technology capabilities and capacity for national competitiveness. It advocates maximising the utilisation and advancement of science and technology as a tool for sustaining economic development, the improvement of quality of life and safeguarding national security.
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