NBP & DBN 2.0

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 1 ?

• Agriculture Biotechnology Development

• Healthcare Biotechnology Development

• Industrial Biotechnology Development

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

transform & enhance the value creation of agricultural sector thru biotech

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 2 ?

• Agriculture Biotechnology Development

• Healthcare Biotechnology Development

• Industrial Biotechnology Development

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

capitalize on strengths of biodiversity to commercialize discoveries in natural products as well as position Malaysia in bio-generics market

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 3 ?

• Agriculture Biotechnology Development

• Healthcare Biotechnology Development

• Industrial Biotechnology Development

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

ensure growth opportunities in application of advanced bio-processing & bio-manufacturing technologies

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 4 ?

• Financial Infrastructure Development

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework Development

• Industrial Biotechnology Development

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

establish Centres of Excellence, in existing or new institutions to bring tgt multidisciplinary research teams in co-ordinated research & commercialisation initiatives

accelerate tech. development via strategic acquisitions

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 5 ?

• Financial Infrastructure Development

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework Development

• Strategic Positioning

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

build nation's biotech human resource capability in line w/ market needs thru special schemes, programmes & training

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 6 ?

• Financial Infrastructure Development

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework Development

• Strategic Positioning

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

apply competitive 'lab to market' funding & incentives to promote commited participation by academia, the private sector as well as government-linked companies

implement sufficient exit mechanisms for investments in biotech

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 7 ?

• Financial Infrastructure Development

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework Development

• Strategic Positioning

• R&D and Technology Acquisition

• Government Commitment

Answer explanation

create an enabling env. thru continuos reviews of country's regulatory framework & procedures in line w/ global standards & best practices

develop a strong intellectual property protection regime to support R&D & commercialisation efforts

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 8 ?

• Financial Infrastructure Development

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework Development

• Strategic Positioning

• Government Commitment

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

establish a global marketing strategy to build brand recognition for Malaysian biotech & benchmark progress

establish Malaysia as a centre for Contract Research Organisations & Contract Manufacturing Organisations

National Biotechnology Policy is underpinned by 9 policy thrusts

Thrust 9 ?

• Financial Infrastructure Development

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework Development

• Strategic Positioning

• Government Commitment

• Human Capital Development

Answer explanation

establish a dedicated & professional implementation agency overseeing the development of Malaysia's biotech industry, under the aegis of PM & relevant government ministries

Key features of implementation of NBP

• Establishment of Malaysian Biotech Corporation

• Creation of BioNexus Malaysia

• Competitive Financial Incentives

Answer explanation

f(X) of MBC :

• - catalysing commercial spin-offs to private sector

• - facilitating market-driven R&D & commerce via funding & industry development services

• - advancing R&D & commerce in agriculture, healthcare & industrial biotech.

BioNexus Malaysia is essentially a network of centres of excellence thruout country, comprising companies & institutions which specialise in specific biotech sub-sectors