The term “Researcher” refers to a foreigner or Malaysian citizen from a foreign institution and/or organization who does research systematically and objectively studies a matter or problem. The hope is that the research will increase knowledge and understanding in a specified field.
The information related to the research implementation mechanism in Malaysia is as follows :
►Online Researcher Information Database (oriDB)
DISCLAIMER
Attention to all researchers who wish to access biological resources and traditional knowledge associated with biological resources in Peninsular Malaysia
Please be informed that the Access to Biological Resource and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 [Act 795] is being enforced from 18 December 2020. Apart from applying an approval from EPU, researchers are requested to follow these general procedures in respect of Act 795:
1) Check whether the resource falls within the scope of the Act;
2) Identify rightful Resource Provider;
3) Comply with other written laws;
4) Enter into benefit-sharing agreement (if the research is intended for commercial purposes); and
5) Permit Application to the relevant Competent Authorities (CA).
For further information, please email hello@myabs.gov.my or visit https://www.myabs.gov.my/
| No. | Title | Document |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Circular No. 3 Year 1999 | Download |
| 2 | General Circular No.2 of 2011: Amendment to General Circular No.3 Year 1999 | Download |
| 3 | Explanatory notes on sensitive issues | Download |
| 4 | Important points to note | Download |
| 5 | Regulations for the conduct of research in Malaysia :- | |
| Rules for Application | Download | |
| Processing of Application | Download | |
| The Research Pass and The Conduct of Research | Download | |
| Procedure to Extend Research Permit | Download | |
| The Payment of Fees | Download | |
| On Completion of Research | Download | |
| Contact Information | Download | |
| 6 | Checklist for Foreigner | Download |
| 7 | Checklist for Malaysian | Download |
| 8 | Code of conduct for Researchers in Malaysia | Download |
| 9 | Guidelines for the collection and distribution of specimens | Download |
| 10 | Role and Responsibilities of the Malaysian Counterpart | Download |
| 11 | Flow Chart : Activities involved in applying to conduct research in Malaysia | Download |
| 12 | List of Title for Final Research Report available under EPU keeping (For reference Only) | Download |
| 13 | Flow Chart : To get professional visit pass from the Immigration Department of Malaysia | Download |
