KUCHING, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science Technology and Innovations (MOSTI) has set aside a RM4 billion fund for research works in science and technology, involving food production, agriculture and bio-fuel industry, in the 9th Malaysian Plan (9MP).
Its Deputy Minister, Fadillah Yusof, however, said part of the fund was also allocated for research and development (R&D) as well as product commercialisation projects.
"The ministry provides various funds for science and technology research which will benefit those involved in R&D in the country," he told reporters after visiting and presenting donations to the Kampung Gita Laut fire victims here Thursday.
Fadillah said the funds were aimed at helping various parties including the public and private institutions of higher learning, as well as private researchers to conduct certain study and research, such as the one conducted by Crown Research Centre on 'bintangor' and sago trees in Sarawak.
Meanwhile, he said an exhibition on science, technology and innovations would be organised by MOSTI at the Kuching Waterfront, starting Friday.
The three-day exhibition to be held in conjunction with the Sarawak Regatta 2008, would feature the second national astronaut, Major Dr Faiz Khaled.
-- BERNAMA
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