KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 Bernama) -- The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) will continue to enhance ties between universities and industry, while reducing bureaucratic hurdles to facilitate the commercialisation of research outcomes.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir emphasised that higher education is no longer confined to campuses and must increasingly engage with industry.
He said that these collaborations are already showing results through research, innovation, and commercialisation initiatives.
“This is not just the beginning; we have already taken significant steps forward.
Continuous efforts are essential, including closer cooperation between the ministry and the private sector,” he told reporters after officiating the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) 2026 Conference today.
Also present was MOHE Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
Zambry stressed that universities must produce research that can be commercialised to generate their own revenue.
He added that a major conference involving both industry and universities will be held in September to link research outputs with commercialisation opportunities, which were previously limited.
Organised by MOHE in partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia, today’s conference highlights high-impact PPRN projects that have successfully addressed industry challenges and boosted corporate competitiveness.
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