The Beginning of a New Era
Biotechnology is a science and technology platform that provides for a highly advanced multi-disciplinary approach to the development of a knowledge economy. It demands great skill and expertise in genetic sciences as well as engineering and processing technology. It requires deep financial resources and the capacity to create valuable partnerships that will span decades, diminish barriers, achieve breakthroughs. It is far-reaching in nature and in its capacity to innovate, create, improve and enhance.

Excerpt of an interview with Y.A.B Dato’ Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi with the New Straits Times in “BioMalaysia – What and How, PM Explains” by Koh Lay Chin.

Q: Why the focus on biotechnology?
A: Malaysia has been blessed with a wealth of resources that lend themselves to the development of biotechnology. We are renowned for rich biodiversity, excellent infrastructure, political stability and cost-competitive skilled labour.

Q: What is the Government's role?
A: To be the developer and catalyst of the country's biotechnology sector.

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