Message from the Director

Dear Valued Members

Exciting time ahead! Work is in progress on Biotechnology Carnival, 18-26 Sept at National Science Centre. The Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation and National Science Centre are in full force together with MABIC to create revolution in communication of biotechnology in Malaysia. For more updates, please visit our website.

MABIC is currently hosting a science communicator from Victoria AgriBiosciences Centre, based in Melbourne to organize a series of biotech workshops for teachers. Ms. Belinda Griffiths became an instant celebrity among teachers in Kuala Terengganu where the first workshop was organized by Universiti Terengganu Malaysia, Ministry of Education, MABIC, and Pusat Sains dan Kreativiti Terengganu. Two more workshops will be organized at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Melaka Biotechnology Corporation.

MABIC will also to be part of National Science Centre’s “Celeberate Life” programme and team up with CEBAR from University of Malaya to organize workshops for students to give them hands-on experience in extracting DNA using simple household materials.

There are also a number of programmes under wraps due to it developmental stage. We will be happy to unveil these programmes once they are confirmed.

Till we meet again in the next issue. 

Sincerely

Mahaletchumy Arujanan
Executive Director

Biotechnology Carnival is a programme not to be missed by anyone. With the dedication from MABIC, BiotechCorp and National Science Centre, Biotechnology Carnival is aimed at creating public awareness on biotechnology for the betterment of biotechnology development in Malaysia. To show your strong support and dedication, head down to National Science Centre from 18 September to 26 September to be part of the carnival. This week-long carnival will be ideal for family outings. Your children will be taught biotechnology without them realising that they are being taught. Experience the out-of-classroom lessons on biotechnology in a fun-filled manner.

Visit our website for further information.

Malaysian Bio-industry Organization (MBIO) will be organizing a networking session, which will be held on Wednesday, 24th March 2010 at 4.30 pm at Plug & Play Technology Centre, 7th Floor, South Tower, The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 KL. The talk, entitled "The Importance and Role of Biotechnology and Innovation in RMK10" is hoped to expose the attendees with the latest technologies available and update them on the development with regards to biotechnology.

Contact us for further information.