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Science Diplomacy in Malaysia
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- Date 2024-01-29 14:12
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Science Diplomacy in Malaysia
Boon-Kwee Ng, Mohd Zakwan Mohd Zabidi
Abstract
This article explores Malaysia's proactive engagement in science diplomacy, highlighting its innovative approaches
and significant contributions in various domains. The article begins by elucidating the concept of science diplomacy,
emphasising its role in facilitating dialogue and collaboration between nations to address pressing global issues. It
underscores the importance of integrating science and diplomacy to tackle challenges such as climate change, public
health, and energy security. The Malaysian government has embarked on a journey of international engagement by
sharing its scientific expertise, forging research collaborations, offering international scholarships, and hosting global
events to attract talent from around the world. This can be observed in several science diplomacy events, including its
responses to Southeast Asia's haze episodes and its role in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Malaysia's
scientists' involvement in Antarctic research and the historic mission of sending the first Malaysian astronaut to
the International Space Station (ISS) also illustrate its diverse contributions to global science diplomacy. Malaysia's
proactive approach to science diplomacy underscores its commitment to addressing global challenges and fostering
international cooperation, and its engagement in various scientific domains showcases the importance of science
diplomacy as a tool for building bridges between nations and advancing collective efforts for a better future.