Report: More funding for research but impact not felt


PETALING JAYA: More is being spent on research, but its impact on the nation leaves much to be desired.

According to a recent World Bank report, much emphasis is being placed on increasing the quantity of research and development (R&D) and innovation but not necessarily its quality or academia’s links with industry.

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