Science and technology in Malaysia

[3] Malaysia is one of the world's largest exporters of semiconductor devices, electrical goods, information and communication technology products.

[5][6] In an effort to create a self-reliant defensive ability and support national development, Malaysia privatised some of its military facilities in the 1970s.

[10] In an effort to create a self-reliant defensive ability and support national development Malaysia privatised some of its military facilities in the 1970s.

[7] One way it does this is through the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, one of the largest defence and civil showcases in the Asia Pacific, regularly attended by over 500 companies.

[7] The Malaysian Armed Forces relies heavily on local military technology and high-tech weapons systems designed and manufactured by foreign countries.

A significant number of Malaysian scientists are established their research career oversea, which some of them stay in the country completed their PhD.

A number of the Malaysian scientists continue their research career after finishing their Ph.D. overseas, particularly in the US, UK, European Union, China, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Malaysian scientists abroad have strong connection with home country and inherit the linguistic strength in the multicultural community with Malays, Chinese and India.