Chapter 3 Linkages for Fostering Innovation Activities – Case ... - ERIA

locations. Links with UM also appears weak.Figure 10 Diagram of Mayang Linkages3.8.5. Issues in Linkages/CollaborationThe government policies, both at the national and state level, are considered to befavourable and supportive for innovation – be it in terms of grants, infrastructureprovision, policies like tax rebated etc., Non participation of its suppliers and customersappears to be a major concern for Mayang.3.8.6. ConclusionFrom the Mayang perspective, the key factors in Penang cluster that are helpful ininnovation activities are; TNC base as customers, availability of highly skilledengineering man power and good infrastructure. Both at the state and national level,provisions made by federal government and the national ministries and in general thestable political environment are seen as highly useful.127