Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that two new bodies will ensure the continued relevance of the National Science Council through institutional reforms.
The establishment of the National Science Council Expert Advisory Panel and the National Science Coordination and Monitoring Committee represents a crucial step in revitalising the nation’s science, technology, and innovation (STI) sectors.
The Prime Minister emphasised the need for a broader collaboration in research and development (R&D), highlighting plans to integrate government-linked investment companies (GLICs) with universities to align with national objectives.
“Hopefully, the initiatives under the National Science Council will position Malaysia as a leader in foresight and a catalyst for STI transformation within ASEAN, serving as a primary reference in developing the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology, and Innovation (APASTI) 2026-2035 ahead of Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025,” the Prime Minister stated.
The announcement followed Anwar’s chairmanship of Meeting No. 2/2024 of the National Science Council, a body specifically created to establish policy directions and strengthen the STI ecosystem within national development.
