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IDENTIFYING RDC PRIORITY AREAS NATIONAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH COUNCIL (NSRC) Establishment of the NSRC Other ministries/agencies/ univ/research institutions • To support innovation activities in their respective areas National Innovation Council (NIC) Chaired by PM Provide Strategic leadership Policy decision making MOSTI • Secretariat to NIC • Formulate policies for ST development • Oversee resource allocation for technological innovation MITI • Promote enterprises innovation • Oversee resource allocation for non- technological innovation National Science Research Council • Set priorities for RD investment • Evaluate RD programmes monitor outcomes MTDC • Nurture Technology based enterprises • Provide support services for commercialization MPC • Undertake productivity enhancement research activities • Advisory training to enable enterprise innovation Innovation Malaysia, PM’s Department • Provide policy input to NIC • Oversee functioning of the NIS • Undertake evaluation of policy instruments and programme • Assess innovation outcome Institutional Structure Supporting Innovation and R D The NSRC was established under the 10th Malaysia Plan (2011) Objectives To develop National ST Transformation Plan on the governance of ST; To chart roadmaps, aligning ST to the New Economic Model To strengthen the role of ST through assisting in an advisory capacity, the formulation of policies and national strategies To monitor and evaluate the ST capabilities of the country to meet challenges of national development To make Malaysia more visible and attractive as a global research partner for organisations, research teams and individuals by providing a coordinated approach and a single point of contact Priority Setting Mechanism for RD Investment National Science and Research Council (NSRC) Membership (Government, Academia, Private Sector, Civil Society) Secretariat Environme nt Scientific Fraternity Industry Min