R&D Priority Areas

Human Capital Development

  • Educational Policy and Implementation
  • Teaching and Learning Strategies
  • Human Capital Competencies and Sufficiency
  • Lifelong Learning

Heritage and Culture Preservation

  • Linguistics and Literature
  • Culture and Society
  • ASEAN and Malaysia History
  • Architecture and Heritage

Industry, Economy and International Relations

  • Regional and International Trade
  • Global Competitiveness
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)

Internet and Intelligent Systems

  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Big Data
  • Society and Social Media
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Sensor Technology
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Asset and Infrastructure Monitoring

Society and Sustainable Living

  • Global Warming and Environment
  • Natural Environment and Biodiversity
  • Sustainable Development
  • Social and Economic Wellbeing
  • Policy and Governance
  • Logistics and Transportation
  • Energy and Water Safety
  • Disaster Mitigation and Management
  • Social Diversity, Relationship and Nation Building
  • National Security