chapter 12 science and technology i introduction ii progress 1996 2000 iii prospects 2001 2005 iv allocation v conclusion list of tables table 1 irpa programme approvals by area research 2 inflows industry group 1995 3 type agreement 4 output degree courses1 1991 5 development for malaysia plan ma laysia malay sia pl an 8 338 339 01 during the seventh period despite economic slowdown high priority was accorded to promotion s&t r&d as well technological innovation essential part government s overall strategy sustainable core strategies in particular were focused on