Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments
Biotechnology has been internationally acknowledged as the scientific and technological revolution of the 21stcentury. As far as Malaysia is concerned, biotechnology is set to be a major contributor to its economic growth. Although it is still in its infancy stage, its potential is enormous. With...
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INSI Publications
2012
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/1/Malaysian_Agricultural_Biotechnology.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/ http://www.ajbasweb.com/ajbas/2012/Special%20oct/342-353.pdf |
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| Summary: | Biotechnology has been internationally acknowledged as the scientific and technological
revolution of the 21stcentury. As far as Malaysia is concerned, biotechnology is set to be a major
contributor to its economic growth. Although it is still in its infancy stage, its potential is enormous.
With the nation’s rich biodiversity, cost-competitive labour and strong agricultural base, Malaysia
stands to gain from its biotechnological development that will position the country as a key global
player by 2020. The country aims to gain a slice of the lucrative global biotechnology market. Thus,
this paper examines the growth and development of Malaysia’s biotechnological sector, focusing on
the agricultural biotechnology. Itessentially covers the discussion on the Malaysian National
Biotechnology Policy (NBP), the legal and regulatory framework affecting the agricultural
biotechnology in Malaysia which includes patent law and plant variety rights, as well as the
impediments encountered by the industry to the success of biotechnological R&D. |
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