KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is maintaining a positive outlook on research and development (R&D) investments in line with the cautiously optimistic investment climate at present amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said chief executive officer Arham Abdul Rahman.(pic)
He said that R&D investments are a strategic cornerstone for companies to grow and thrive in both good and bad economic times, and that by continuing to invest in R&D, companies will be better prepared to face the recovery phase of a crisis.