‘Local prowess in science, technology must be appreciated’
SINTOK: There must be appreciation and confidence in the ability of Malaysians in science and technology to enable the country to continue spurring successes in both fields.
Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau said some quarters still doubted the prowess of Malaysians in creating products which were recognised as high technologies.
“The time has come for a change of this attitude.
“We ( local- born) actually have many skills in numerous technological fields but most are still not appreciated.
“For example, the seismic rubber bearings which are widely used in Malaysia and, in fact, several other countries were invented by the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre.
“So, we should emulate South Korea and Japan which despite having only land and their people, and were at one time poor, are still proud of their own products and technology which make them progressive today,” he said.
He said this to reporters after launching the Mosti Social Innovation Project (MSI) - Agrosis, Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme and Agriculture Economy through Schizophyllum Commune (cendawan kukur) Planting Project on the University Utara Malaysia ( UUM) agrofarm site here, yesterday.
In the meantime, Madius lauded Malaysia’s participation at international level in inventing technologies related to oil palm via robotics innovations organised by the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities. — Bernama