KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 – Malaysia and China reaffirm their commitment to collaborative research initiatives through the Second Malaysia-China Joint Research Project Group, focusing on pivotal areas such as energy storage technology and human vaccines. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) highlights the outcomes of the 3rd Malaysia-China Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Cooperation, where Minister Chang Lih Kang and his Chinese counterpart, Yin Hejun, discussed various facets of cooperation during Chang’s recent working visit to China from April 24 to 28.

The meeting emphasized strategic areas of collaboration including space technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced materials technology, signifying a concerted effort to leverage bilateral relations for mutual scientific and technological advancement. Furthermore, significant milestones were achieved through the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between esteemed institutions from both countries, underscoring a shared commitment to innovation and technological progress in key sectors such as microelectronics and semiconductor technology. – BERNAMA