The Second Edition of the Malaysian Code Responsible Conduct in Research (MCRCR)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With abundance of research in universities and research institutes, it is important to ensure all research are carried out with the greatest integrity. Thus, National Committee on Research Integrity (NCRI) was established and endorsed by the National Science Council to not only educate and nurture the researchers from research entities and institutions, but also to increase the awareness of the best practices to the media and the public.

In realizing this, Malaysian Code Responsible Conduct in Research (MCRCR) had been established to inculcate ethics and accountability in performing research. This guideline provides a comprehensive, robust, and contextually appropriate standard to be followed by the researchers. Thus, researchers will be well informed on how to align to the best practices in concurrence with international standards and practice, yet congruent with local ethical and cultural milieu and legal requirements.

In aligning with this, MCRCR handbook had been published and with the addition of a new content, the 2^nd edition of the MCRCR handbook was officially launched during the Opening ceremony of YSN-ASM International Scientific Virtual Conference (ISVC) on 29 March 2021 by YB Datuk Hj Ahmad Amzad bin Hashim, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. He emphasized the importance of integrity among local researchers and how the MCRCR code will aids to enhance science governance in Malaysia via transparency and accountability in research & development (R&D).

In addition to the book, MCRCR Committee also provided the MCRCR training for all researchers at public and private Institutions of Higher (IHLs), research institutes (RIs) and agencies/bodies/research centres. 2021 marked another milestone for the committee with the development of online course of MCRCR that can be access via Openlearning.com. This will enable easy access for researchers from all around Malaysia to attend the course at their own convenience.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/wDelugLAsA8″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]