Ministries. This does not mean, however, that science and tech­ nology development Is neglected. On the contrary, science and technology development In the country Is considered as an Impor­ tant component of the overal I development plan of the country and hence Is Incorporated Into the development activities of the various Mlnsltrles. Malaysia tends to relate science and techno­ logy with economic development and as such, science and technology becomes an lnt.egral part of the socio-economic plans. The development of science and technology Is geared towards complementing efforts to achieve national goals and objectives. Presented by Mohamad Noor AJala 134 Therfore, It can be said that scientific and technological development trends In the country Is closely reflected In the 5 year socio-economic developaent plans of the country and Its development Is emphasized In the sectoral develop .. nt plans. The soclo-econoelc developaent pol lcles of the country, are centrally planned. through consultation with the private and public sectors. Into short tara plans of 5 years duration each. Presently, Malaysia Is ln the aldst of Its 4th Oevelopaent Plan (1980-1985) and currently planning for Its 5th Development Plan (1986-1990}. Science ~ Technology Trends: In 1970, the Malaysian Government declared that one of the pit Iars of the nRukunegara•, the National Ideology. should be dedicated to the building of a progressive society orientated towards modern science and technology. This reflects the commit­ ment and recognition by the government of the development of science and technology as a means towards modernisation and the key to rapid Industrialisation. Subsequently. strategies were designed In various sectors to plan programmes geared towards the utll lsatlon of science and technology tor development. The first significant effort by the government In this direction was the Implementation of educational programmes and Infrastructure based 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the role of science and technology in Malaysia's development plans, highlighting its importance in economic growth and modernization. While it mentions the government's commitment to science and technology, it does not explicitly discuss natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, transport, communication, international trade, health, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology