Reports

ASM-IRL: IRL Framework by Academy of Sciences Malaysia to strengthen Malaysia’s research and innovation ecosystem and accelerate innovation impact. The IRL Framework extends beyond conventional TRLs by integrating business viability, regulatory and societal alignment, team capability, funding pathways and national priorities. Designed for policymakers, researchers and industry, it guides strategic decision‑making to position Malaysian innovations for commercialisation, public benefit and sustainable economic growth.

The concept of the APEC Open Science Alliance (APECOSA) was introduced by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in 2023 during the hosting of APEC in the United States when it was declared the year of open science. The vision of APECOSA is to ensure that APEC economies are able to tap into digital technologies to find solutions for regional and global challenges for inclusive and sustainable development; promote responsible conduct of research (transparency and avoid unnecessary duplication of research); and remove barriers to the free flow of knowledge by enabling preservation, accessibility and reusability of data.

The 2nd International Conference on Tropical Sciences (TropSc™️2024) took place on 16 and 17 October 2024 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This event is organised by the Tropical Science Foundation (TSF) and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration and supported by the Sarawak government and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

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