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Overcoming cognitive frailty among older adults through mobility solutions for seamless and sustainable aging
Between 2019-2021 , the School of Business established a five-year research collaboration with Universiti Malaya , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Universiti Putra Malaysia , Universiti Teknologi MARA , Monash University Australia and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus . Funded by the Ministry of Higher Education , this collaboration has generated public awareness on the grand challenges of ageing , led to the establishment of the Malaysian Ageing Research Network ( MARN ), and several AGELESS Symposiums to engage the academia , industry , government and NGOs , locally and internationally , to speak about cognitive frailty and gerontechnology , shape policy-making , foster community-university partnerships and share best practices with others .
Researcher : Professor Teh Pei Lee Funding agency : Ministry of Higher Education , Malaysia
Building Inclusive and Sustainable Civil Society : A Social Entrepreneurship Toolkit Created by and for Young People
This study aimed to understand how individuals ’ health and wellbeing may be disadvantaged when they engage in meaningful work via social entrepreneurship . The project developed and copiloted a ‘ Wellbeing Toolkit for Social Entrepreneurs ’ from a personcentred and critical perspective that enables engagement in social entrepreneurship in ways that are economically and personally viable in environments of project-based funding , institutional voids , and shifting institutional responsibilities . The project team consisted of researchers from the University of Sheffield , Monash University Malaysia , Social Innovation Movement Malaysia , and Impact Hub Phnom Penh ( Cambodia ).
Researcher : Dr Au Wee Chan Funding agency : Arts & Humanities Research Council ( AHRC ) & Global Challenges Research Fund ( GCRF ), United Kingdom
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10-10 Malaysian Science , Technology , Innovation and Economic ( MySTIE ) Framework
Led by our researchers and in collaboration with Academy of Science Malaysia , the 10-10 MySTIE Framework provides a systematic approach to transform Malaysia into a knowledgeintensive economy by design . It aims to generate shared economic prosperity across the diverse ecosystems in the country and shift Malaysia up the global innovation value chain . The framework identifies 10 key Malaysian socio-economic drivers - health and wellbeing , smart cities and sustainable infrastructure , water and food security , conservation of environment and biodiversity , just to name a few - that will enable key sectors of the economy to become more knowledge intensive and innovation driven . This will enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Malaysian industries . The framework was endorsed by the National Science Council , chaired by the Prime Minister of Malaysia and is being used by the Malaysian government for their Science , Technology , Innovation and Economic ( STIE ) Development plans and policies .
Researchers : Professor Mahendhiran Nair , Professor Pervaiz Ahmed , and Associate Professor Santha Vaithilingam Funding agency : Academy of Science Malaysia
Rural Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
In a nationwide survey covering 1,300 respondents from rural communities , our researchers found that 60 % of the women interviewed stated “ not enough capital ” as a major obstacle , and 40 % cited “ lack of entrepreneurial skills ’’ as another factor . Digital technology adoption rate among women microentrepreneurs in Malaysia is still low , especially in rural communities . The research team has collaborated with a local government agency , Amanah Ikthiar Malaysia ( AIM ) to develop an entrepreneurship training program tailored for rural communities . And will measure the program ’ s effectiveness , as the findings will have important implications for entrepreneurship research , microfinance providers , and policymakers working towards improving access for women entrepreneurs and better address gender-specific entrepreneurship needs .
Researcher : Associate Professor Grace Lee Hooi Yean , Dr Au Wee Chan and Dr Sharon Koh Geok May Funding agency : Ministry of Higher Education , Malaysia