{
  "id": 9105344,
  "title": "From ‘Made in Malaysia’ to ‘Made by Malaysia’: Govt wants R&D to turn more research into commercial gains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/from-made-in-malaysia-to-made-by-malaysia-govt-wants-r-d-to-turn-more-9105344",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/22/from-made-in-malaysia-to-made-by-malaysia-govt-wants-rd-to-turn-more-research-into-commercial-gains/236095"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Malaysian government aims to bolster the country's research and development (R&D) ecosystem by fostering market-driven funding mechanisms and fostering stronger collaborations with industry partners, revealed Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He emphasized that Malaysia is moving from a \"Made in Malaysia\" model to a \"Made by Malaysia\" approach as the nation seeks to enhance value creation and stimulate economic upgrading, with R&D playing a pivotal role. Although Malaysia's R&D expenditures have reached around one percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), or approximately RM20 billion, the primary challenge lies in transforming research into commercial results. \"The issue extends beyond the volume of R&D; it's whether it generates value within the country, including ownership of intellectual property and local firms' capacity to compete globally,\" Amir Hamzah explained during a panel discussion at the University Research and Innovation Investment Summit 2026. The government intends to ensure a capital market that can support local firms' development by providing capital, he added. Amir Hamzah highlighted the government's focus on aligning research efforts with national priorities, such as the New Industrial Master Plan, the National Semiconductor Strategy, and the Energy Transition Roadmap, to attract investments and enhance commercialization prospects. He disclosed that capital is already accessible through programs like the GEAR-uP initiative, where government-linked investment companies have pledged RM120 billion over five years, complemented by approximately RM10 billion allocated to venture and growth funds, including Dana Perintis, Dana Permaju, and Dana Impak. However, the crux of the issue remains the researchers' and institutions' capability to convert innovations into marketable products. \"While an innovation might be brilliant, without the ability to position and sell it effectively, investors may not be inclined to invest,\" Amir Hamzah pointed out. He also acknowledged the university sector's crucial role in shifting towards more applied research, strengthening industry partnerships, and maintaining foundational knowledge development through fundamental research.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The government is looking to strengthen Malaysia’s research and development (R&D) ec...",
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        "title": "From ‘Made in Malaysia’ to ‘Made by Malaysia’: Govt wants R&D to turn more research into commercial gains",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/from-made-in-malaysia-to-made-by-malaysia-govt-wants-r-d-to-turn-more",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:47:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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