Nanotechnology development in Malaysia: current status and implementation strategy

Abstract

Nano-technology development needs all the support it could get to ensure the technology is being leveled up and benefits all mankind. Malaysia has started it own micro-technology and nano-technology development since the early millennium year and arise until this day. Some major plans have proven effective and others may not. This paper will discuss about strategies and practices planned in Malaysia with some relevant finding through experiences in industries collaboration observations and UniMAP involvement in nanotechnology. Some suggestion and ideas are also presented.