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Malaysian Research and Development Classification System

PURPOSE OF THE

Malaysian Research and Development Classification System (MRDCS)

First introduced in the 1992 National Survey of Research and Development. It was designed for classifying and describing research activities in Malaysia to the highest detail and accuracy. These classifications provide the basis for the measurement and analysis of R&D activities and statistics that are useful guidelines to the government policy makers, industrialists and researchers. It is also a useful indicator on the direction of R&D and technological change. As technological advances become increasingly dynamic, there are no limitations to the introduction of new researchable areas. The sixth edition of MRDCS is seen as a continuation and latest updates to address any presence of technological gaps and barriers. The standard framework set up in these classifications support distinct and highly distinguishable related R&D activities for ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in setting priorities, providing funds, maximising national R&D efforts and also as indicators for international comparisons.

MDRCS 6th Edition

MDRCS 6th Edition

Structure : ABXXYYZZ

A = SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION

B = DIVISION

XX = CATEGORY

YY = GROUP

ZZ = AREA

MRDCS 7th Edition

MRDCS 7th Edition

Structure : A07BBXXYYZZ

A = SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION

07 = MRDCS EDITION (Version 7)

BB = DIVISION

XX = CATEGORY

YY = GROUP

ZZ = AREA

Code evolution

Changes in line with the needs of the passage of time

7th Edition

01 Sep 2021
Code 4,358
  • Field of Research (4,248)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (110)

6th Edition

01 Mar 2011
Code 3,647
  • Field of Research (3,319)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (328)

5th Edition

01 Jan 2006
Code 3,219
  • Field of Research (3,021)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (198)

Fourth Edition

01 Dec 2000
Code 3,475
  • Field of Research (2,228)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (1,247)

Third Edition

01 Dec 1998
Code 1,983
  • Field of Research (1,148)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (835)

Second Edition

01 Aug 1995
Code 1,899
  • Field of Research (1,052)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (847)

First Edition

01 Nov 1993
Code 1,236
  • Field of Research (604)
  • Socio-Economic Objective (632)