COSTAM

As a confederation of thirty-two scientific and technological associations in Malaysia, COSTAM has the following objectives:

To bring together the resources of member associations for the advancement of science and technology.
To facilitate the cooperation between and provide a common forum for member associations.
To promote the effective utilization of science and technology for human welfare and national development, in a manner consonant with the conservation of nature and natural resources.
To increase public understanding and appreciation of science and technology for human progress.
To consolidate, formulate and declare the opinion of scientists and technologists on issues of national importance.
To encourage and maintain relations between Malaysia and international scientific and technological bodies.