‘Industries must link with varsities’


Research is key: (From left) Prof Lee, Dr Wee and Chong listening to a presentation by TAR UMT’s Dr Wong Thein Lai. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Industry players should work with universities – not only for primary research but also for the commercialisation of products, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Dr Wee, who is TARC Education Foundation board of trustees chairman, said this is one of the ways to bridge the gap between industry and academia.

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