Trailblazing the Way of Prosperity, Societal Well-Being & Global Competitiveness | 10 – 10 MYSTIE FRAMEWORK

The role of science, technology and innovation (STI) is critical for economic development and has a fundamental influence on societal development. Recognising this, ASM developed the 10-10 Malaysian Science, Technology, Innovation and Economic (MySTIE) Framework by integrating 10 key Malaysian socio-economic drivers with 10 global leading science and technology (S&T) drivers that align to Malaysia’s strengths and needs. 

The 95 emerging technologies identified in ASM’s Emerging Science, Engineering & Technology (ESET) Study were supplemented by a series of global studies, patent analysis and technology trajectories over the past years to be clustered into the 10 S&T drivers. The 10 socio-economic drivers were identified by national research priority areas (National Key Economic Areas (NKEA), National Science Research Council (NSRC) Priority Areas) and analysing industrial ecosystems in multiple economic sectors. More than 80 engagements gathered input from policymakers, the scientific community, academia, industry captains and STI professional bodies since March 2020.

The 30 National STIE Niche Areas were identified through a series of stakeholder engagements to ensure that they are aligned with national aspirations. These niche areas were endorsed by the National Science Council on 14 July 2020 and will be reviewed every 2-3 years to ensure relevance to changing times.

The 10-10 MySTIE Framework book was launched on 8 December 2020 by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Khairy Jamaluddin, on Astro Awani. The virtual launch was a first for ASM as the year demanded adapting to the new norm. Knowledge sharing sessions with local and international entities (such as Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries, Ministry of Defence, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Bank Negara Malaysia and the World Bank) were conducted for a wider audience take-up. The 10-10 MySTIE Framework will enable a more focused and strategic development of all STIE Initiatives under the 12MP and beyond. The e-book recorded more than 700 downloads in the first month of its launch.

The Framework also supports the spirit of collaboration by enabling multichannel communication and feedback between stakeholders. The eight-cluster collaborative platform will provide a more holistic solution and aid effective implementation of strategies and high impact projects across Malaysian localities. To address economic disparities for sustainable national development, the Framework provides a systematic approach to transform Malaysia into a knowledge-intensive economy by design. This allows for focused and inclusive development of 30 national STIE niche areas towards ensuring wealth creation and societal well-being.