Undertaking Research in Malaysia

The term “Researcher” refers to a foreigner or Malaysian citizen from a foreign institution and/or organization who does research systematically and objectively studies a matter or problem. The hope is that the research will increase knowledge and understanding in a specified field.

The information related to the research implementation mechanism in Malaysia is as follows :

►Online Researcher Information Database 2.0 (oriDB 2.0)

DISCLAIMER

Attention to all researchers who wish to access biological resources and traditional knowledge associated with biological resources in Peninsular Malaysia

Please be informed that the Access to Biological Resource and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 [Act 795] is being enforced from 18 December 2020. Apart from applying an approval from Ministry of Economy, researchers are requested to follow these general procedures in respect of Act 795:

     1) Check whether the resource falls within the scope of the Act;
     2) Identify rightful Resource Provider;
     3) Comply with other written laws;
     4) Enter into benefit-sharing agreement (if the research is intended for commercial purposes); and
     5) Permit Application to the relevant Competent Authorities (CA).

For further information, please email hello@myabs.gov.my or visit https://www.myabs.gov.my/