International Advisory Panel Seeks Excellence in Basic Research in Malaysia
December 4, 2009| |
The International Advisory Panel (IAP) noted Malaysia's achievements in the biotechnology industry since the inception of the National Biotechnology Policy. The number of Bionexus status companies currently stands at 135 and is expected to be 185 in two years. These companies are currently contributing 2.2 per cent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and by 2011 it will increase to 2.5 per cent. The total approved investment for the 135 companies is more than RM1.51 billion (USD 0.4 bill). These companies employ 2,260 knowledge workers and generate more than RM700 million (USD200 mill).
However, the IAP is keen to see basic research in Malaysia reaching greater heights. Most IAP members strongly recommended to bring the country's science foundation to higher level so that it will not be a limiting factor for the biotechnology industry to excel.
For more news about biotechnology in Malaysia email Mahaletchumy Arujanan at maha@bic.org.my
| |
Biotech Updates is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization. It is distributed for free to over 22,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge. You can help by donating as little as $10.
-
See more articles:
-
News from Around the World
- China Approves Biotech Rice and Maize in Landmark Decision
- Economics of GM Crops Reviewed
- ICRISAT and IFAD Call for a Second Green Revolution
- Agric Research Reduces Poverty in sub-Saharan Africa
- Biotech Status in Argentina
- ARS Finds PEMV-Resistant Pea Lines
- Dow AgroSciences and Agrisoma Biosciences Ink R&D Pact
- Acceptance of GM Crops Growing: India's Agriculture Minister
- Vibha Seeds Opens India's Largest Multi-Crop Seed Processing Facility
- Bangladesh Government Approves National Institute of Biotechnology Act
- GM Rice in China Gets Biosafety Certificate
- Malaysian Biosafety Act in Force
- State-of-the-Art Plant Biotech Facility in University Malaya
- International Advisory Panel Seeks Excellence in Basic Research in Malaysia
- Philippines Celebrates Annual National Biotech Week
- Fil-Tribe Launched to Enhance Biotech Education in the Philippines
- Philippines Approves Syngenta's GA21 Corn
- European Commission Clears Syngenta's GM Maize for Food and Feed Use
- EFSA Seeks Comments on Scientific Opinion on the Assessment of Allergenicity of GM Plants
- Farmers Biotech Network Urge Europe's Leaders to Invest in Biotech Agriculture
- Ministerial Roundtable on GMOs in European Agriculture
- Bayer and FuturaGene Sign Drought Tolerance Technology Licensing Deal
-
Research Highlights
- ABA Signaling Mechanism Decoded
- Roadblocks to Market Entry of Biotech Crops
-
Announcements
- Scientific Communication Course in Nairobi
- IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010
-
Read the latest: - Biotech Updates (April 24, 2024)
- Gene Editing Supplement (April 24, 2024)
- Gene Drive Supplement (February 22, 2023)
-
Subscribe to BU: - Share
- Tweet