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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Main Author:	Ismail, Suzi Fadhilah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	INSI Publications 2012
Subjects:	K Law (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/1/Malaysian_Agricultural_Biotechnology.pdf

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spelling	iium-289582013-02-15T07:13:51Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/ Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments Ismail, Suzi Fadhilah K Law (General) 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. INSI Publications 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/1/Malaysian_Agricultural_Biotechnology.pdf Ismail, Suzi Fadhilah (2012) Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (11). pp. 342-353. ISSN 1991-8178 http://www.ajbasweb.com/ajbas/2012/Special%20oct/342-353.pdf
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description	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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author	Ismail, Suzi Fadhilah
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title	Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments
title_short	Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments
title_full	Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments
title_fullStr	Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments
title_full_unstemmed	Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments
title_sort	malaysian agricultural biotechnology: an outlook on recent developments, regulatory framework and impediments
publisher	INSI Publications
publishDate	2012
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28958/1/Malaysian_Agricultural_Biotechnology.pdf
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Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology: An Outlook on Recent Developments, Regulatory Framework and Impediments

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