Experts at a forum hosted by UCSI University emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between government, industry, and academia to achieve Malaysia’s goal of a circular economy. The forum, themed “Malaysia Towards a Circular Economy”, brought together leaders from various organizations, including the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Speakers highlighted the importance of breaking down silos between the public and private sectors and co-creating solutions. The government has launched initiatives, such as the National Fund-of-Funds, to support collaboration and investment in local startups. The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (Mranti) will work closely with research universities to bring innovations to maturity and connect them with industry partners. Experts urged universities to proactively engage with industry, with the government acting as a facilitator. The event marked the first instalment of the UCSI Grand Challenges Forum Series, aimed at driving action on national and global priorities. Collective strength and collaboration are seen as key to accelerating Malaysia’s shift to a circular economy.
Unified effort towards a sustainable loop economy
