Interpretation
2.  In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —
[Deleted by Act 26 of 2002 wef 01/01/2002]
“Agency” means the Agency for Science, Technology and Research established under section 3;
[Act 26 of 2002 wef 01/01/2002]
“commercial application”, in relation to any knowledge or technology, means the application, utilization or exploitation of such knowledge or technology in the manufacture, production, sale, distribution or provision of goods or services in the course of any trade, business, enterprise or profession, and includes any business or commercial activity that is necessary for or related to the promotion, development or growth of any such trade, business, enterprise or profession;
[Act 18 of 2000 wef 01/06/2000]
[Deleted by Act 26 of 2002 wef 01/01/2002]
“financial assistance” includes assistance by way of grant, loan, loan guarantee, the purchase or guarantee of bonds, debentures, notes or other debt obligations or the purchase or acquisition of any stock, shares or other equity securities;
[Act 18 of 2000 wef 01/06/2000]
“member” means a member of the Agency and includes the Chairman;
[Act 26 of 2002 wef 01/01/2002]
“chief executive officer” means the chief executive officer appointed under section 14 and includes any temporary chief executive of the Agency.
[Act 26 of 2002 wef 01/01/2002]