3. The Institute and its functions

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute or MARDI (hereinafter referred to as the “Institute”) is established whose functions shall be—

to conduct scientific, technical, economic and sociological research with respect to—

the production, utilization and processing of all crops (except rubber, oil palm and cocoa), livestock and food; and

to serve as a centre for the collection and dissemination of information and advice on scientific, technical and economic matters concerning agricultural industry, through whatever methods including the publication of reports, periodicals and papers relating thereto, and organizing of exhibitions, conferences, lectures and seminars;

to act as a centre which provides specialist services in the agricultural industry, agro-based industry and food industry, such as consultation services, analytical laboratory services, quality assurance and contract research and development services;

to provide training in whatever manner for the development of the agricultural industry, agro-based industry and food industry;

to provide grants in aid for the purpose of pure and applied scientific, technical and economic research and development concerning agricultural industry;

to maintain liaison with other organizations, both public and private, indigenous and foreign which are engaged in scientific, technical and economic and 011e [A1160].fm Page 6 Monday, March 27, 2006 11:29 AM

to conduct commercial research and production;

to develop, promote and exploit research findings; and

to provide extension services to the agricultural industry, agro-based industry and food industry.