MIMOS對2008年財政預算案的回應

KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION ARE KEY ENGINES FOR LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH DATO’ ABDUL WAHAB ABDULLAH, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MIMOS

MIMOS lauds the Government’s commitment to improve the competitiveness of indigenous industries through increased international marketing activities and the provision for research institutions to tap into new opportunities in the global knowledge-based economy.

This is in line with MIMOS efforts to forge knowledge-based partnerships with globally competitive enterprises to ensure the growth of indigenous industries of global standard.

MIMOS is confident that the Government’s intensified efforts to facilitate innovation and promote commercialisation through the increase in royalty payment to researchers will ensure Malaysia moves up the value chain.

It is also heartening to note the continuous recognition that human capital and knowledge development are the keys to differentiating Malaysia. The Government’s concerted efforts to ensure an adequate supply of domain expert for the country through the establishment of Knowledge Workers Development Institute and provision of financial assistance for employees to pursue Masters and Doctorate especially in high-tech as part of its efforts to enhance human resource development is a step in the right direction.

A country’s performance in the knowledge-driven economy is not simply measured by outputs in science and technology, but must also be judged in relation to increasing its overall competitiveness. It is research and technological advancement together with the availability of domain experts that are the key factors for innovation and competitiveness that will play a critical role in transitioning of Malaysia towards an innovative, market-driven R&D and knowledge-driven economic powerhouse.