government policy on ict research & development dr zulkifli idris deputy secretary general ministry of science technology and innovation malaysia 14 december 2004 outline presentation objective overview framework infrastructure scenario opportunities for glcs challenges to the conclusion inform policies with regards in current state r&d participate through globalisation world as one big market offers markets rural regions hence new threats at local levels higher standards demand from consumers knowledge based economy an which production distribution use is main driver growth wealth creation employment across all industries a kbe sectors have be intensive not just high critical success factors technological change are pervasive supported by national system human resource efficient business environment supportive enterprise source 2001 report apec why urgent increasing competition entrepreneurial businesses gain