The Ministry of of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is the patron of the UNESCO Malaysia National Committee of Science (JKTS). The network under JKTS is as follows:

• National Bioethics Council; and
• International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the Auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC)

Among the areas of JKTS’s responsibilities are:

1. Reviewed all UNESCO activities and policies related to science and submit proposals;
2. To effectively implement UNESCO policies in the field of JKKT and report to Suruhanjaya Kebangsaan UNESCO Malaysia (SKUM);
3. Prepared and submit progress reports at the SKUM Meeting;
4. Carried out activities as directed by the SKUM from time to time;
5. Identified and mobilize national institutions in relation to scientific research, especially research institutions and universities;
6. Disseminated information on relevant subsidiary organ programs;
7. To regularly designing forums to assist dissemination of information between UNESCO as well as interested national institutions;
8. Helps in establishing a network of national investigations; and
9. To assists in obtaining funds from national bodies, or ministries related to research, education, science and technology, social development, foreign affairs and others