Staying competitive by using RD to increase productivity

摘要

FOR the Malaysian scientific community, among the many parting gestures at tributed to Tun Dr MahathirudMohamad, his suggestion to boost rational research and development (R&D), is perhaps the most exciting.udIndeed, his 2004 Budget presentation won the hearts of many scientists and researchers when he proposed thatudthe rules and regulations governing universities and the use of government funds for R&D ought to be relaxedud(NST, Sept 6).udThis will not only give researchers more autonomy to work creatively and independently, but it can also assistudin promoting the economic and social growth of the country.udAfter all, appropriate R&D can produce relevant technology that could spur productivity and ultimately improveudquality of life. This is especially so if at the same time universityindustrycommunityudcooperation is facilitated.