--.IL-M U-NIV-t;RSITY RE-S- EARGH GRAN-T FINAL REPORT
Geran Penye/idikan Universiti
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA Laporan Akhir
A. TITLE OF RESEARCH:
Tajuk penyelidikan:
Towards ldeopolis Kuala Lumpur: Capitalising on Higher Education for the Development of Globalising City-Region
B.
PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF RESEARCHER I MAKLUMAT PENYEL/0/K:(i) Name of Research Leader:
Nama Ketua Penyelidik:
Professor Morshidi Sirat Name of Co-Researcher Nama Penyelidik Bersama:
Abdul Razak Ahmad (UPNM), Asyirah Abdul Rahim (USM), Hassan Naziri Khalid (USM), Mariney Mohd Yusoff (UM), Norizan Md. Nor (USM), Sharifah Rohaya Sheik Dawood (USM), Wan Muhd Muhiyuddin Wan Ibrahim (USM)
(ii) School/Institute/Centre/Unit : Pusat Pengajian 1/nstitut/Pusat/Unit :
lnstitut Penyelidikan Pendidikan Tinggi Negara (IPPTN)
C. Research Platform (Please tick (/) the appropriate box):
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D A.
Life Sciences Sains HayatD
B. FundamentalFundamental
D c.
Engineering & Technology Kejuruteraan & TeknologiGJ
D. Social Transformation Transformasi SosialD
E. Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Teknologi Maklumat & KomunikasiD
F. Clinical Sciences Sains Klinikalo - G.
Biomedical & Health Sciences Bioperubatan Sains KesihatanD. Duration of this research : Tempoh masa penyelidikan ini :
*Duration : 3 years 1 bulan Tempoh:
From Dari:
.Oct 2007 To :Oct .2010 Ke:
E. ABSTRACT OF RESEARCH
(An abstract of between 100 and 200 words must be prepared in Bahasa Malaysia and in English.
This abstract will be included in the Annual Report of the Research and Innovation Section at a later date as a means of presenting the project findings of the researcher/s to the University and the community at large}
Abstrak Penye/idikan
(Perlu disediakan di antara 100 - 200 perkataan di dalam Bahasa Malaysia dan juga Bahasa lngge Abstrak ini akan dimuatkan dalam Laporan Tahunan Sahagian Penyelidikan & lnovasi sebagai satu c untuk menyampaikan dapatan projek tuan/puan kepada pihak Universiti & masyarakat luar}.
This research explores the interface between urban geography and higher education policy. It adopts knowledge spaces/economy and ideopolis as its conceptual foundation and interfacing triple-helix as the tool to examine synergy between major players/stakeholders in the city-region. Using the Kuala Lumpur City-region (KLCR) as the study area and higher education institutions as unit of analysis, the research examines the contribution of higher education institutions to a globalizing city-region. The main contention of the research is whether KLCR is developing towards a new spatial entity referred to as ideopolis. ldeopolis is defined as a knowledge-intensive city. Presently the interface, the collaboartive endeavours, the contribution of universities to innovation and commercialisation in the KLCR is still weak and at a low level. While relevant policies to embed universities and to intensify university-industry collaborations in KLCR are in place, these however need to be implemented in a sustained manner over a longer period. The Tenth Malaysia Plan, 2011-2015 with its objective of developing Greater Kuala Lumpur/Kiang Valley as a catalysts posed new challenges for KLCR.
Penyelidikan ini meneroka antara muka di antara geograji dengan dasar pendidikan tinggi. Penyelidikan ini menerapkan ruanglekonomi pengeiahuan dan ideopolis sebagai asas konseptualnya dan triple helix antara muka sebagai alat untuk meneliti sinergi di antara pemegang taruh utama di wiloyah-bandar. Berdasarkan Wilayah-bandar Kuala Lumpur (KLCR) sebagai kawasan kajian dan institusi pendidikan tinggi sebagi unit untuk analisis, penyelidikan ini meneliti sumbangan institusi pendidikan tinggi kepada wialayh-bandar yang semakin globaL Persoalan utama penyelidikan ini ialah samada KLCR membangun sebagai sutau entiti ruangan baru yang dikenali sebagai ideopo/is. Ideopo/is didefinisikan sebagai bandar intensif pengetahuan. Ketika ini antara muka, usaha kolaborasi, sumbangan universiti kepada inovasi dan pengkomersilan di KLCR /emah dan pada peringkat rendah. Walaupun terdapat dasar berkaitan untuk 'mimacak' universiti dan memperhebatkan /agi kalaborasi universiti-industri di KLCR, ia semestinya perlu dilaksanakan secara berterusan dalam jangka masa panjang. Rancangan Malaysia ke Sepuluh, 2011-2015 dan matlamanya t untuk memajukan Greater Kuala
Lumpur/Klang Valley sebagai pemangkin ada/ah cabaran baru untuk KLCR.
F. SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS Ringkasan dapatan Projek Penyelidikan
The moot question of this research is this: Is KL ready for the 'ideopolis staus' where by the KLCR is a hot- bed for innovative activities and transfer of technology spearheaded by universities, with intense linkes with industry through government-established intermedairies?
It is important to realize that there is no region in Malaysia that is so tied-up to the knowledge-base economy than the KLCR. In this respect, we are very optimistic of this city-region moves towards ideopolis status, but this may not take place in the very immediate future. The positive stance however is based on the fact that in this city-region we have a substantial number of universities, research institutes and other institutions of higher learning. Furthermore, my relevant policies have been introduced to facilitate and support the important role of universities in their regions. As such, one would expect that there will be intense technology transfer from universities to the commercial sector within a broader context. Indeed, one would like to believe that there is an emerging dense network and interface between the university and the business/industrial community. In addition, one would also anticipate that the receptivity to technology transfer will be very positive at the level of the regional community, with universities displaying innovative culture, and having an organizational set-up and incentives system that are conducive to innovative activities and the transfer of technology. Many universities, especially the three research universities in the city-region and a city campus of Johore- based research university, have dedicated offices/units that act as interface mechanisms with the industry with respect to developing and sustaining collaboration programmes, venture capital facility, and market growth enterprises. The interface, the collaboartive endeavours, the contribution of universities to innovation and commercialisation in the KLCR which is still weak and at low level at the moment need to be invigourated.
In conclusion, relevant policies to embed universities in KLCR and to intensify university-industry collaborations are in place. These need to be implemented in a sustained manner over a number of years. An attempt has been made to reconcile RMK-10 and our fmdings to date but more need to be done in terms of what need to be done fo realise the potentials of ideopolis in line with the objective for the development of Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley (under RMK-10 NKEAs) but with universities /research institutes as important players.
G. COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL REPORT Laporan Teknikal Lengkap
Applicants are required to prepare a comprehensive technical report explaining the project.
(This report must be attached separately)
Sila sediakan laporan teknikallengkap yang menerangkan keseluruhan projek ini.
[Laporan ini mesti dikepilkan]
List the key words that reflectour research:
Senaraikan kata kunci yang mencerminkan penyelidikan anda:
English
Kuala Lumpur. Globalising city-region.
ldeopolis. Knowledge-intensive city.
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economy. Learning region.
Bahasa Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur. Wilayah-bandar semakin global. Ideopolis. Bandaraya intensif
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intensif pengetahuan. Wilayah
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t1. a)- ResultS/Benefits of th1s research Hasil Penyelidikan
No. Category/Number:
Promised Achieved
Bil: Kategoril Bilangan:
Research Publications 1. (Specify target journals)
4 1 (accepted ) ,
Penerbitan Penyelidikan
3 (revised)
(Nyatakan sasaran jumal) 2. Human Capital Development
a. Ph. D Students 1
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b. Masters Students 1 (submitted)
c. Undergraduates (Final Year Project) 6
1 (3 years) 3
d. Research Officers (final two
months) e. Research Assisstants
f. Other: Please specify 3. Patents
Paten
4. Specific I Potential Applications Spesifik/Potensi aplikasin
3
5. Networking & Linkages
3 (UPNM, UM,
Jaringan & Jalinan
Uni of
Bangkok)
Possible External Research Grants to be 6. Acquired-
Jangkaan Geran Penyelidikan Luar Dipero/eh
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Kindly provide copies/evidence for Category 1 to 6 .b) Equipment used for this research.
Peralatan yang telah digunakan dalam penyelidikan ini.
Items
Perkara Approved Equipment Approved Requested Equipment Location
Specialized Nvivo (1 unit) IPPTN
Equipment
H.
COMMENTS OF PT J'S RESEARCH COMMITTEEKOMEN JAWATANKUASA PENYELIDIKAN PERJNGKA T PTJ
Ruj. Komi : USM/IPPTN/KAJ/29 Taril<h : 25 Julai 2009
Profesor Dato' Dr. Abu Talib Ahmad Del< an
Pusat. Pengajian llmu Kemanusiaan Universiti Sains Malaysia
Y. Bhg. Dato',
Geran lnsentif (Pelajar Slswazah) untuk Kajian Luar ldeopolis di Kuala Lumpur, 15-21 Ogos 2009
Dengan segala hormatnya soya merujul< kepada perkara di atas.
2. Dimaklumkan kepada Y. Bhg. Dato' .bahawa soya ingin menggunakan geran insentif pelajar siswazah untuk menjalankan kajian luar di Kuala Lumpur. Kajan lapangan bertajuk
ldeopolis Kuala lumpur: Peranan Pihak Berkuasa Tempafan Dalam Mereansasikannyaakan
melibatl<an enam orang pelajar Kajian Luar Geografi.3. Segala kos penginapan. kos pengangkutan dan elaun sara diri olean ditanggung oleh Agihan Geron Penyelidil<an lnsentif (Pelajar Siswazah) yang dimaksudkan. Justeru. pihak komi memohon kebenaran daripada Y. Bhg. Dato' untulc menjalankan kajan lapangan ini.
seterusnya memberikan kelulusan peruntukan perbelanjaan yang terlibat ioitu RM 5000.00
(pecahan perbelanjaan adalah sebagaimana di lampiran). Segala Ieos yang terlibat juga akan
dibiayai daripada akaun Agihan Geron Penyelidikan lnsentif (Pelajar Siswazah)
1001/PHUMANm/821138.
Sekian. disampaikan untuk pertimbangan. seterusnya kelulusan Y. Bhg. Dato'.
"BERKHIDMAT UNTUK NEGARA"
'Memostikon Kelestorion Hori Esok'
(PROFESOR MORSHIDI SIRAT)
Pengaroh
Lampiran
Senarai Pelaiar Kaiian Lapangan
Nama Email No. Tel
1. -sa'adiatul Mahfuzah Bt. Abu [email protected] 019-5220369 Hassan
2. Siti Maznishah Bt. Che Mustafa [email protected] 013-4673867
017-4798289
3. Rohaida Bt. Ismail vierus [email protected] 019-527 6165
4. Rosma Diana Bt. Mamat dinaz [email protected] 013-9995155
5. Nurul Nadia Bt. Mohd Desa [email protected] 013-5054468
6. Norliza Bt. Abd Rahman hamba [email protected] 017-9152556
INSTITUT PENYEUDIKAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI NEGARA
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NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE(NAHERI)
- -ro - B - angkok- ljniversity- , - - - - The Institute for Knowledge and
Innovation (iKi)
Atn. : Dr. Lugkana Worasinchai Bangkok University
Ramo 4 Road - Klong-Toey Bangkok 10110 - Thailand
Penang, Malaysia, February 12th, 2009
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ETTER OF INTENTL Professor MORSHIDI Sirat, Director, herewith confirm the intention of the National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, to participate in Proposal - submitted as full proposal under the UMAP Research- Net program for 2009. The title of the project proposal is: BUILD_K NOW
BUILDing Asia- US-E urop
_e- collaborative KNO Wledge, le arning, Innovation
capacity research for a
sustainable development: Bridg ing the divide
As local partner in Malaysia, the role of our institution would be the following one:
• To actively contribute to the network building within the framework of this project and to promote locally this initiative
• To Improve the links between the university and the industry at Malaysian leveL
• To Improve the contact and exchange between the countries participating in this initiative, creating more possibilities to promote new collaborations in new academic and industrial projects among the partners
• To share our experience with partners on innovation, sustainable university concepts and regional development
• To participate in the further development of research initiatives
• To participate actively in finding sourc es to make this network sustainable .
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We are committed to achieve the objectives of the
BUI
LD_KNOWProject, executing our role in due quality and commitment with the partnership.
S ignature: ~
Date:
February 12th, 2009
