Introduction

UKM seeks to continually enhance the quality of its research to boost its research strength. UKM believes that excellence in research contributes to excellence in teaching and is conscious of the intense competition for research grants from various governmental and non-governmental sources. With a corporate governance structure already in place, UKM will continue to strengthen and capitalise on its academic programmes and its research and development activities, and at the same time seek opportunities to expand the commercialisation of its research.

With this aim, research centres of excellence namely the Institute of the Malay World and Civilization (ATMA), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS), and the Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics (IMEN) have been specially set up to complement research initiatives in the 12 faculties in UKM. A number of special centres such as the Centre for Gene Analysis and Technology (CGAT) at Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS) and Centre for Advancement Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering have also been started on a smart partnership basis to focus on strategic areas of research for the country. The Interim Laboratory of the National Institute for Genomic and Molecular Biology as well as the Malaysian Institute of Environment are located in the vicinity of the main campus, thus enhancing research collaboration between these institutes and UKM. Strategic research-industry links and consultancy projects that have been established by the various commercial subsidiaries include:

• MTDC-UKM incubation projects;
• Telekom-UKM initiatives in microelectronics and nanotechnology;
• UKM Medical Specialist Centre;
• various commercial consultation, analysis and training activities for the food industry via UNIPEQ;
• Jimah Coal-Fired Power Plant Environmental Impact Assessment Project;
• Public Consiousness towards Sciences and Technology Project;
• Selangor Main Industrial Plan; and
• Bumiputera Entrepreneurs ICT Development Action Plan.

Please visit the websites of our faculties to find out more on the research activities.

Centre for Research Management and Innovation

The Research Management Unit was established in January 1995 as a liaison centre to link UKM with research funding agencies as well as a coordinate its research activity. This unit was later renamed the Centre for Research Management. The main objective of the Centre is to develop and upgrade research capability through basic and applied research activities that effect upon national development and knowledge advancement to catalyse dynamic, relevant, excellent and productive research in the country.

List of Commercially-Viable Research

1. Improved Swivel Arm Mechanism
2. Temporal Bone Holder
3. Multimedia In Education Software On Mathematics
4. Paddy Fluidized Bed Drying (BERNAS)
5. Chitin Chitosan
6. LNR (Liquid Natural Rubber)
7. TPNR (Thermoplastic Natural Rubber)
8. Cilibangi
9. An Aerobic Composter
10. An Intelligent Traffic Control System
11. Anti Fire Locking Device
12. Herbal Remopain Film for Ulcer and Wounds
13. Styrylpyrone Deravative (SPD): The Potential Therapy for Breast Cancer
14. Anti-diabetic Pharmaceutical Products
15. Tongkat Ali Products
16. S-CAD

Tax Incentives

Double Tax Deduction Incentives On Revenue Expenses Using Research Services in UKM

1. Introduction
The Centre for Research Management has been recognised as a research entity approved under Section 34B, of the Income Tax Act, 1967. With this recognition, companies which contribute funds for research or use the research services of the Centre are entitled to get double tax deduction.

2. Definition of Research For The Purpose of Double Tax Deduction
The definition for reseach in this context is: "Research and Development means any systematic or intensive study carried out in the field of science or technology with the objective of using the results of the study for the production or improvement of materials, devices, products, produce or processes, but does not include quality control or routine testing of materials, devices, products or produce; research in social science or humanities; routine data collections; efficiency surveys or management studies; and market research or sales promotion."

3. Claim Form
Double tax deduction can be obtained by filling in a form/format 'Claim for Double Tax Deduction on Revenue Expenses for Using the Service of an Institute/Approved Research Company Under Section 34B Income Tax Act, 1967'.

4. How To Make A Claim
Double Tax Deduction can be claimed by submitting the Income Tax Return Form to the Income Tax Department together with the completed form/format and disbursement bill for using R & D services.

For more information, please contact:

Director
Centre for Research Management and Innovation
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM BANGI
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Tel: (603) - 8921 3184
Fax: (603) - 8925 4550
E-mail: drmc@ukm.my
Website: http://research.ukm.my