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FAQ: Research Ethics Approval for Overseas Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Does the Malaysian Ethics Committee approve research conducted overseas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. Our committee\u2019s jurisdiction covers research conducted within Malaysia<\/strong> or involving Malaysian participants, data, resources, or funding<\/strong>. Research done entirely overseas must seek approval from\n the ethics committee of the host country or institution.<\/p>\n

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2. Why isn\u2019t overseas research eligible for Malaysian Ethics Committee approval?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our mandate is governed by Malaysian laws, regulations, and institutional guidelines. Approving overseas research exceeds this mandate and may conflict with host-country governance frameworks and international standards such as the\n World Medical Association\u2019s Declaration of Helsinki<\/strong>, which requires research ethics oversight by local authorities.\n [apps.who.int]<\/a>,\n [who.int]<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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3. What national references guide our policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n