DARI NST
2011/03/31
Director international of Scientific American Ted Macauley says 143 Nobel Prize scientists had contributed to the magazine
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Transformation Programme (GTP) will be highlighted in this month's edition of Scientific American, the oldest American science magazine.
The 15-page section titled "Malaysia Innovation: A Vision for 2020" in the 165-year-old magazine will reach a readership of one million, 800,000 of whom are in the United States with another 200,000 in Europe and Canada.
Among the stories are the roles of the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) with other key agencies and two universities in their march towards making Malaysia a developed nation.
Mosti has outlined the positioning of science, technology and innovation (STI) to achieve Vision 2020 by becoming a high-income nation.
To support the STI agenda, the government has strengthened the office of the Science Adviser to the Prime Minister, which has been tasked with developing a framework for harnessing research and development, priority-setting and providing a strong voice in the global arena.
Mosti will work closely with the recently established Malaysia Innovation Agency (MIA) to improve the innovative environment with MIA focusing on commercialising intellectual properties.
Mosti will also continue its corporate social responsibility projects through technology application programmes based on the national philosophy of 1Malaysia -- People First, Performance Now -- to benefit target groups.
There is also an interview with Datuk Dr Kamal Jit Singh, the chief executive officer of the Special Innovation Unit in the Prime Minister's Office Science, touching on what Malaysia has to offer in terms of innovation and strategies.
Universiti Sains Malaysia and Limkokwing University of Creative Technology are featured for their roles in spearheading the transformation of higher education in Malaysia and the world.
The Academy of Sciences Malaysia's (ASM) role towards innovating the country is also highlighted. The ASM's role is to champion scientific discovery and use the benefits of science, engineering and technology to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation.
Innovative programmes undertaken by ASM include the Mega Science Framework Study on five core areas of water, energy, health and medicine, agriculture and biodiversity, outreach programmes to nurture young scientists, and the Brain Gain programme to encourage the return of Malaysian experts to impart their skill and knowledge to build local expertise.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council explains the misconceptions of oil palm and its role in food security.
The Malaysia Rubber Board focuses on its activities in research to position the Malaysian rubber industry as a leader in technology, environment conservation and sustainability.
It has successfully produced the Ekoprena and Pureprena, two special forms of natural rubbers derived from renewable resources.
Ekoprena is anticipated to play a significant role in the future development of tyres while Pureprena is suitable for medical, pharmaceutical and food industry applications.
The charms of Sabah are also highlighted, showcasing its rich biodiversity and conservation concerns.
Ted Macauley, director international of Scientific American, said the prestigious publication not only enjoyed a circulation of one million worldwide, but also had a high-profile readership among the top management and decision-makers such as chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief financial officers and illustrious scientists.
He said 143 Nobel Prize scientists had contributed 232 articles to Scientific American since its inception.
He added that representatives of the magazine would be participating in a panel discussion in collaboration with BiotechCorp, the development agency for biotechnology in Bio Malaysia 2011 conference from Nov 21 to 23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The 15-page section titled "Malaysia Innovation: A Vision for 2020" in the 165-year-old magazine will reach a readership of one million, 800,000 of whom are in the United States with another 200,000 in Europe and Canada.
Among the stories are the roles of the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) with other key agencies and two universities in their march towards making Malaysia a developed nation.
Mosti has outlined the positioning of science, technology and innovation (STI) to achieve Vision 2020 by becoming a high-income nation.
To support the STI agenda, the government has strengthened the office of the Science Adviser to the Prime Minister, which has been tasked with developing a framework for harnessing research and development, priority-setting and providing a strong voice in the global arena.
Mosti will work closely with the recently established Malaysia Innovation Agency (MIA) to improve the innovative environment with MIA focusing on commercialising intellectual properties.
Mosti will also continue its corporate social responsibility projects through technology application programmes based on the national philosophy of 1Malaysia -- People First, Performance Now -- to benefit target groups.
There is also an interview with Datuk Dr Kamal Jit Singh, the chief executive officer of the Special Innovation Unit in the Prime Minister's Office Science, touching on what Malaysia has to offer in terms of innovation and strategies.
Universiti Sains Malaysia and Limkokwing University of Creative Technology are featured for their roles in spearheading the transformation of higher education in Malaysia and the world.
The Academy of Sciences Malaysia's (ASM) role towards innovating the country is also highlighted. The ASM's role is to champion scientific discovery and use the benefits of science, engineering and technology to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation.
Innovative programmes undertaken by ASM include the Mega Science Framework Study on five core areas of water, energy, health and medicine, agriculture and biodiversity, outreach programmes to nurture young scientists, and the Brain Gain programme to encourage the return of Malaysian experts to impart their skill and knowledge to build local expertise.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council explains the misconceptions of oil palm and its role in food security.
The Malaysia Rubber Board focuses on its activities in research to position the Malaysian rubber industry as a leader in technology, environment conservation and sustainability.
It has successfully produced the Ekoprena and Pureprena, two special forms of natural rubbers derived from renewable resources.
Ekoprena is anticipated to play a significant role in the future development of tyres while Pureprena is suitable for medical, pharmaceutical and food industry applications.
The charms of Sabah are also highlighted, showcasing its rich biodiversity and conservation concerns.
Ted Macauley, director international of Scientific American, said the prestigious publication not only enjoyed a circulation of one million worldwide, but also had a high-profile readership among the top management and decision-makers such as chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief financial officers and illustrious scientists.
He said 143 Nobel Prize scientists had contributed 232 articles to Scientific American since its inception.
He added that representatives of the magazine would be participating in a panel discussion in collaboration with BiotechCorp, the development agency for biotechnology in Bio Malaysia 2011 conference from Nov 21 to 23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
KOMEN : PUAK PEMBANGKANG NAK CAKAP APA LAGI? ORANG LUAR PUN SETUJU DAN HARGAI APA YANG KERAJAAN MALAYSIA BUAT UNTUK KEMAJUAN NEGARA DAN KESEJAHTERAAN RAKYAT. KALAU MASIH NAK SPIN SAMPAI TERBELIT LIDAH SENDIRI SUKA HATI KAU ORANGLAH.
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