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NEW ACT HELPS SAFEGUARD AND DEVELOP THE COUNTRY`S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government's move to form a
Special Innovation Unit (UNIK) and formulate an act to commercialise research
and development (R&D) findings by universities and research institutes are
welcomed by those involved in the field.
Secretary-general of the Malaysian Academy of Sciences, Dr Salleh
Mohd Nor, said the formulation of the act reflected the government's commitment
to ensure the country's intellectual property rights were not stolen by others.
"We welcome the act, but it has to be implemented well to ensure it
benefits those involved," he said when commenting on the Budget 2011 tabled by
Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak here Friday.
He also welcomed the allocation for research and development and
commercialisation (R&D&C, adding that it was in line with the government's
objective to make Malaysia a developed and high-income country by 2020.
However, he said, the allocation was still not enough to ensure the success
of R&D&C.
"I hope the government's efforts will not stop here because the field can
help in the country's development and generate economy for the country," he
added.
Meanwhile, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia vice-chancellor Prof Dr
Zaini Ujang said the steps taken by the government would enable intellectual
property produced in the country to develop, as well as contribute to the
country's wealth.
When tabling the budget, Najib announced an allocation of RM411 million
(US$1=RM3.08) for R&D&C, being it the platform for enhancing value added
activities across all economic sectors.
On UNIK, it was established under the Prime Minister's Department as a
one-stop centre to formulate policies and strategies for a conducive ecosystem
to drive innovation.
An Act will be formulated to enable UNIK to commercialise R&D findings by
universities and research institutes, as well as programmes and activities to
enhance innovation, creation and commercialisation of new products.
-- BERNAMA
Special Innovation Unit (UNIK) and formulate an act to commercialise research
and development (R&D) findings by universities and research institutes are
welcomed by those involved in the field.
Secretary-general of the Malaysian Academy of Sciences, Dr Salleh
Mohd Nor, said the formulation of the act reflected the government's commitment
to ensure the country's intellectual property rights were not stolen by others.
"We welcome the act, but it has to be implemented well to ensure it
benefits those involved," he said when commenting on the Budget 2011 tabled by
Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak here Friday.
He also welcomed the allocation for research and development and
commercialisation (R&D&C, adding that it was in line with the government's
objective to make Malaysia a developed and high-income country by 2020.
However, he said, the allocation was still not enough to ensure the success
of R&D&C.
"I hope the government's efforts will not stop here because the field can
help in the country's development and generate economy for the country," he
added.
Meanwhile, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia vice-chancellor Prof Dr
Zaini Ujang said the steps taken by the government would enable intellectual
property produced in the country to develop, as well as contribute to the
country's wealth.
When tabling the budget, Najib announced an allocation of RM411 million
(US$1=RM3.08) for R&D&C, being it the platform for enhancing value added
activities across all economic sectors.
On UNIK, it was established under the Prime Minister's Department as a
one-stop centre to formulate policies and strategies for a conducive ecosystem
to drive innovation.
An Act will be formulated to enable UNIK to commercialise R&D findings by
universities and research institutes, as well as programmes and activities to
enhance innovation, creation and commercialisation of new products.
-- BERNAMA
