Biotechnology
has been called the technology of this millennium. It can ensure food security,
better healthcare, cleaner and safer environment for the population to live in.
After the information Communication Technology (ICT) revolution, biotechnology
is regarded as the platform for economic growth. The European Community has estimated that the
world biotechnology business will reach approximately 2 trillion Euros (USD
1.76 trillion) by 2010. With our rich biodiversity, Malaysia has much to gain
through this field. Measures have been taken by the authorities to ensure the
development of this field works smoothly. Take for instance, trainings in
biotechnology areas to increase the number of biotechnologies, increased
funding for research and forming of a National Biotechnology Working Group to
advise the Government in Biotechnology policy. The main focused areas are
agricultural biotechnology (molecular biology and pharmaceutical) and
nutraceutical biotechnology. BIO MALAYSIA 2002 is the proclamation of
commitment towards this field. The main objectives are industry participation,
creation of biotech business opportunities, facilitation of strategic alliances
and increasing public awareness on biotechnology. Biotechnology field will
accelerate Malaysia to achieve the developed nation status by 2020. There are
numerous profits apart from the economic growth for our nation.
Biotechnology is also referred to as the term for techniques of managing biological systems for human benefit. The best- known form of biotechnology is genetic engineering, which involves altering the genes of a living organism. Other examples of biotechnology are cell cultures (growths of animal or plant cells in the laboratory) and monoclonal antibodies (specialized protein molecules). Biotechnology has important applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and other fields. For example, genetically altered microbes can manufacture a wide range of products, including human protein drugs, animal growth hormones, and raw materials for industrial chemicals. However, biotechnology has generated public concern, particularly about the ethics and safety of certain uses of genetic engineering. Many countries regulate biotechnological research and its products.
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