Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) plays an important role as an enabler to drive economic growth, especially in addressing national issues and challenges. Therefore, NSTIP 2021-2030 introduces the concept of Science, Technology, Innovation and Economics (STIE) to show the importance of STI development as a basis in supporting the country's economic growth. To strengthen the role of STIE, the need for coordination, understanding and development in various fields of science and technology is very urgent, as it is able to create and strengthen the foundation, to innovate and apply science and technology, to drive the national economy, and make Malaysia a high-tech country by 2030.

NSTIP 2021-2030 will strengthen the development and use of advanced technology setting the goal to transform industry and society ,from technology users to technology developers by leveraging existing resources. Efforts to achieve this goal are supported by the empowerment of local talent, Research and Development (R&D) in national strategic areas, legislation and regulations that support the development of STIs as well as the upgrading of technology infrastructure including digital technology.

NSTIP 2021-2030 emphasizes STIE as a socio-economic instrument that seeks to enhance the level of knowledge, innovation, wealth generation, inclusion and well-being of society. It will be achieved through the comprehensive application of policy principles as follows:

1. STIE As A Key Enabler In National Policy And Development.
2. Government - Industry - Academic - Community Collaboration.

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1. National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030
2. National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030 Action Plan

The National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030 was launched by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation on the 8th December 2020. The policy is a continuation of previous policies in utilising, and advancing science and technology to drive growth of innovation based economy.

This policy outlines six (6) strategic thrusts, 20 strategies and 46 initiatives that have been formulated together with the Action Plan to facilitate program implementation, monitoring and evaluation efforts. The implementation of this policy via the holistic execution of the eDSTIN Information System, involves various Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies including the private sector and the society.

The eDSTIN Information System developed as an integrated monitoring mechanism, which is used by stakeholders to monitor the implementation of initiatives contained in the NSTIP Action Plan 2021-2030, and enable relevant Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies to update the status of their implementation progress for all initiatives under their purview.

Any questions regarding eDSTIN Information System can be refer to:

Programme Coordinator: Strategic Planning Division, MOSTI
Developer: Malaysia Space Agency (MYSA)
Data Center: Information Technology Management Division (BPTM), MOSTI