Research and Publication in Malaysia After Short Evolution

The Evolution of Research Excellence in Malaysia

1. First phase (2006-2008); Enhancing Research Culture
2. Second Phase (2009-2010); Inculcating Research Quality
3. Third Phase (2011-2012); Driving Research Excellence

Based on the above short evolution, the publications output were increased in 2001 to 2010 from about 2000 to nearly 10,000. This made Malaysia is among the highest growth rate of output above China, Brazil, India, and Taiwan. In Asean countries, Malaysia above Singapore and Thailand.

In term of number of publication off-course we cannot compare with China,1,003,743 articles in 2005-2009 compared to Malaysia only 26,339, Brazil 162,840, India 229,885, Taiwan 143,978 and Korea 212,000 articles respectively.

Malaysia Way Forward in Research;
1. Changing Mindset
2. Holistic effort by all stakeholders: Government, Private Sectors and the Research Institutions.
3. Quality culture: Transparency, Accountability and Honesty.
4. Team Spirit
5. Measurable outcomes and follow-through
6. Governance: Strategic Planning