Corporate Profile
Background
The Sarawak Research and Development Council was established in 2017 as a statutory body.
Under Clause 6 of the Sarawak Research and Development Council Ordinance 2017, the statutory body performs the following functions:
- Support, stimulate, and facilitate research and development in Sarawak
- Coordinate, direct, and monitor research among government agencies and departments as well as educational institutions
- Enhance research standards and capabilities, facilitate commercialization of research outcomes
Research Entities
- Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC)
- CRAUN Research Sdn. Bhd. (CRAUN)
- Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre
- SMD Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd.
Research Facilities
- Sarawak Biovalley Pilot Plant, Miri, managed by Curtin University Malaysia
Overview
Core Functions
Research and Development | Education | Commercialization | Communication |
---|---|---|---|
Policy formulation | Promote scientific and technology research education | Intellectual Property management | Outreach programs |
Collaboration and facilitation | Financial assistance | Commercialization of research findings | Community engagement |
Coordination | - | Industry-institution collaboration | Programs & activities |
Funding | - | Incubator facilities | Public events |
Monitoring | - | - | Industry-institution engagement |
Establish research facilities | - | - | Researchers portal |
Key Research Areas
- Bioindustry and Biomedical Sciences
- Food and agriculture
- Biodiversity and Environment (including forestry)
- Engineering Science and Technology
Vision & Mission
Vision
A healthy, sustainable, and competitive research ecosystem for Sarawak
Mission
- Develop and strategize plans for sustainable multidisciplinary research and innovation
- Fund research in all disciplines to strengthen research and scientific capabilities, achieving economic and social impact
- Nurture R&D capabilities and capabilities through human capital development, global collaborative network, and knowledge and technology transfer
- Integrate and coordinate research agenda of different agencies to transform Sarawak into a knowledge-intensive, innovative, and robust economy