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M'sia to give RM4.2mil to Asean STI Partnership Fund

Malaysia is set to give RM4.2 million (US$1 million) to the Asean STI Partnership Fund to boost cooperation and development in science, technology and innovation (STI) among researchers, scientists and engineers in the region.

The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) announced the matter today by its minister, Madius Tangau (photo), who is leading the Malaysian delegation to the 17th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology (AMMST-17) at Myanmar International Convention Centre in Yangon.

According to the statement, Malaysia had also expressed its commitment to sign the Asean Innovation Declaration at the Asean Leaders Summit in the Philippines next month.

The AMMST-17 was part of highlights of the Asean flagship programme, the 10th Asean Science, Technology and Innovation Week (ASTIW-10) , themed 'Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Growth'.

During the ASTIW-10, a series of meetings and programmes were held, including the 73rd Asean Committee on Science and Technology Meeting; Joint Meeting of Asean Dialogue Partners namely the United States, Russia and European Union; Asean Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum; and the Asean STI Exhibition.

According to the statement, the Malaysia’s leadership quality was prominently visible with its readiness to lead several important agenda of Asean, including the proposal to establish the Asean 'Young Scientists Network' to mobilise thinkers among the young generation.

Through the initiative, the STI would continue to be seen as the driving power of the economic and social development of the member countries in achieving the goals of Asean as One Community in the aspects of safety, economy and social well-being.

At the Asean STI Exhibition, Malaysia also managed to promote the Mosti flagship project, the Malaysia Commercialisation Year (MCY) 2.0, which would be held together with the Global Entrepreneur Community Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12 and 13.

- Bernama

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