PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 (Bernama) – It is crucial to strengthen collaboration among government agencies, academic institutions, industry players and investors to accelerate the commercialisation of biotechnology research and innovation, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang.
Strengthen Collaboration To Accelerate Biotech Research Commercialisation - Chang
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Malaysia's Science Minister urged stronger collaboration among government, academia, industry, and investors to accelerate biotechnology commercialisation. This initiative aims to address national priorities like food security and healthcare while capturing a share of the global biotechnology economy.
- Minister Chang Lih Kang opened the National Biotechnology Symposium 2026 in Putrajaya on November 11.
- The symposium is themed “Biotechnology 360: Innovate. Integrate. Inspire.” and organised by MOSTI through NIBM.
- The current biotechnology contribution to the global economy is estimated at about USD2.4 trillion.
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