More funding needed for R&D at higher education institutions, says Khaled Nordin


KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry wants more funding for research and development, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic).

The Higher Education Minister said this was necessary as the existing allocation is less than 1% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

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