The research budget vote is an allocation based on the type of expenditure that will be requested and implemented in a research project, according to the Malaysian Treasury Circular – Classification Codes for Revenue and Expenditure.

For research projects, the designated votes are as follows:

  • Vote 11000 – Salaries and Allowances
  • Vote 21000 – Travel and Transportation
  • Vote 24000 – Rentals
  • Vote 27000 – Supplies and Research Materials
  • Vote 28000 – Minor Repairs
  • Vote 29000 – Professional Services
  • Vote 35000 – Assets and Accessories