Mapping Malaysia's Resource Centres

176 MAPPING MALAYSIA’S RESOURCE CENTRES MALAYSIAN INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT GROUP FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY (MiGHT) Introduction The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MiGHT) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee under the purview of the Prime Minister’s Department. MiGHT plays a key role in developing Malaysia’s high technology industry through its role as a think-tank, public-private consensus building and business nurturing platform. It is an organisation built on the strength of public-private partnerships with more than 80 members - both local and international, from industries, government and academia. Established in 1993, MiGHT has carried out its mandates and roles for more than 25 years through the development of various national strategic initiatives. MiGHT is governed by its Board of Directors, represented by both the public and private sectors. The chairman is appointed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, whereas the Board’s composition is decided upon consultation with the Chief Secretary to the Government and prominent captains of industry. Presently, MiGHT is 80 people strong with 70% of its personnel drawn from various disciplines including technical, research intelligence and analytics, among others. Areas of Expertise MiGHT offers a platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors in driving the nation’s high technology industry by providing a network of local and global linkages for members to capitalise on through synergistic partnerships. It serves as an autonomous consultative stage for members to mobilise and manage joint partnerships which are beyond the resources of an individual organisation. MiGHT members come from various fields, including key government ministries and agencies, public listed companies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), universities, research institutions, non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and multinational corporations (MNCs). MiGHT offers: 1. Strategic Advisory and Intelligence. 2. Foresight and Future Studies. 3. Smart Partnerships Practices and Concept. 4. MiGHT Networks (Members and Strategic Partners) – optimising Global Strategies & Outreach. 5. Enhancing Future Talents & Promoting Technopreneurship Excellence. Strengths and Achievements Since 1993, MiGHT has been a key provider of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy input and has been responsible for the nation’s road-mapping and high technology industry development plans. MiGHT has spearheaded partnerships at local, regional and international levels and holds alliances with Centres of Excellence around the world including Australia, Germany, the United States and South Korea. MiGHT’s strengths are anchored by its expertise and knowledge support systems. T E C H N O L O G Y A N D I N N O V A T I O N