SSM OFFERS R&D RESEARCH GRANTS OF UP TO RM100,000 PER PROJECT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) is offering Research and Development (R&D) grants of up to RM100,000 per project to support high-impact research in Malaysia’s business and corporate sectors.

The initiative is implemented under Section 17(f) of the Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001 (Act 614), which aims to generate research findings that enhance policy and regulatory frameworks, improve compliance, strengthen corporate governance and boost the agency’s service delivery.

Funded research will cover corporate governance, legal compliance, accounting and auditing, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and policy studies relating to SSM’s functions, roles and responsibilities.

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Researchers may submit concept papers under general or priority focus areas.

The general focus includes corporate governance of companies, businesses and Limited Liability Partnerships, accounting practices, auditing and financial reporting, as well as policy studies to strengthen legislation within SSM’s jurisdiction.

Priority areas include the development of pilot solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) for enforcement and compliance purposes, support for corporate intermediaries, auditors and company directors, and studies examining the link between legal compliance, corporate governance and company performance.

Projects will run for between one and 12 months, depending on scope and feasibility. Approved projects are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026 following formal approval and notification by SSM.

The grant is open to public and private higher education institutions, ministries, government agencies, statutory bodies, government-linked investment companies, government-linked companies and private sector entities.

SSM encourages collaborative applications between academic institutions and the public and private sectors to ensure comprehensive, practical and high-impact outcomes.

Applications will be assessed based on alignment with SSM’s vision and strategic priorities, the quality of the proposed methodology, potential research impact, team capability and budget justification.

All research conducted under the grant must adhere to ethical standards, integrity principles and SSM’s prescribed guidelines.

Further information and application forms are available at SSM’s official portal. Completed applications must be submitted by email to the SSM R&D Grant Secretariat at rndfund@ssm.com.my.

-- BERNAMA

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