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Status of Biotechnology Regulation with Emphasis on Public Participation and Awareness in Malaysia

Status of Biotechnology Regulation with Emphasis on Public Participation and Awareness in Malaysia. By Wan Kelthom Wan Hassan Department of Agriculture Malaysia. Biotechnology statement by Malaysia’s Prime Minister.

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Status of Biotechnology Regulation with Emphasis on Public Participation and Awareness in Malaysia

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  1. Status of Biotechnology Regulation with Emphasis on Public Participation and Awareness in Malaysia By Wan Kelthom Wan Hassan Department of Agriculture Malaysia

  2. Biotechnology statement by Malaysia’s Prime Minister “ …that biotechnology had great potential in Malaysia and it could be a catalyst for new growth areas in the country’s economy as well as a source of new wealth and income for the people. Biotech is useful in many areas-agriculture,livestock farming, herbal industry and traditional and modern medicine.” Kuala Lumpur 15 June 2004

  3. Biotechnology in Malaysia • The main players are: • MOSTI – Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation • BIOTEK - National Biotechnology Directorate

  4. 7 BCCs : Biotechnology Cooperation Centres • Plant • Food • Animal • Molecular Biology • Medical • Environment/Industry • Biopharmacy

  5. Recent Developments: • Biovalley - Bioresearch Institute • - Universities • - Private Companies • MMBPP - Malaysia-MIT Biotechnology • Partnership Programme

  6. Biosafety: • GMAC (Genetic Modification Advisory Council) • Identifies and manages risks • Produces Biosafety Guidelines eg • in importation, research

  7. Competent Authorities: Examples: Dept. of Agriculture Dept. of Veterinary Science Institute of Medical Research

  8. The Biosafety Bill: Drafted in 1997 To be passed by Malaysian Parliament very soon.

  9. Public Participation and Awareness: • BIOTEK Webpage • BIOTEK Promotional Programmes • The national news media • Conferences/ Public Seminars • Brochures, booklets (Multilingual)

  10. The Communication Challenge: To tell the public both sides of the coin

  11. Steps: • Baseline data – Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) survey • Design the messages • Identify target groups • Determine the communication channels • Send the messages • Evaluate

  12. Communication Channels: • Mass media: • Newspapers, TV, internet • Other channels: • Expositions, conferences, seminars • Billboards, bus bodies

  13. Conclusion: The biotech package must come in with a built-in communication strategy. The public deserves to know the good and the bad of biotechnology. Let the public decide.

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