The role of universities in the evolution of the Triple Helix culture of innovation network: The case of Malaysia

Razak, Azley Abd; Saad, Mohammed

Abstract

Using a qualitative and a case study approach, this paper examines the role of the Malaysian universities and their social relationships with government and industry in the light of the statist, laissez-faire and hybrid characters of the Triple Helix model. Most Malaysian universities are positioned within the statist and laissez-faire variants of the Triple Helix model, where the government is invariably a dominant actor. Overall, universities in Malaysia have made efforts to see social relationships evolve; however, there are still issues to be addressed and difficulties to be overcome with respect to such questions as commercialisation and procedures that would need to evolve within the university for transition to hybrid Triple Helix culture to take root.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2007
• Online Publication Date: Jan 1, 2007
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2007
• Deposit Date: Jun 29, 2020
• Journal: International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development
• Print ISSN: 1474-2748
• Publisher: Intellect
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 211-225
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1386/ijtm.6.3.211_1
• Keywords: Malaysia; entrepreneurial university; innovation network; laissez-faire and hybrid triple helix; statist
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5017771