Message from the Director

Dear Valued Members

Greetings from MABIC! The much awaited MyBio Carnival 2010 is just around the corner. From 25 Sept – 2 Oct, the National Science Centre will be bustling with loads of activities. We are pleased to announce that the carnival will be launched by the Deputy Secretary General (Science), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) on the 27th Sept, 10am.

Besides activities for schools, a number of activities for other stakeholders will be organized:

Science Communication Seminar for scientists, biotechnology undergraduates and post graduates, and industry players. 28th Sept, 9am – 12 noon. Prominent speakers from the Philippines will share their experience with you.

Career talk on career prospects for biotechnology graduates. Life science undergraduates, graduates and aspiring biotechnology students will find this talk inspiring. 2 Oct, 11am – 12 noon. A former prominent industry player from the biomedical sector will present this talk.

Public Lecture on Insect Resistant Biotech Rice will be presented by Dr. Behzad Ghareyazie from Iran in Taylor’s University College. 29 Sept, 2pm.

Please call us to register for these talks and seminar.

We have received more than 100 entries from schools for the poster drawing competition and it was a real challenge to judge them. The students have very creatively depicted their perception of biotechnology. These posters will be exhibited during the carnival.

There are so many “firsts” in this carnival which should not be missed:  

• 1st National Intervarsity biotechnology debate ˇ 

• 1st National Interschool biotechnology debate ˇ 

• 1st Interschool BioSpelling competition ˇ 

• 1st Interschool BioQuiz competition ˇ 

• 1st Fashion show based on biotech motifs

Not to be missed is also an exhibition on mushrooms by Mushroom Research Centre, University of Malaya.

See you all there!

Sincerely

Mahaletchumy Arujanan
Executive Director

The much awaited MyBiotechnology Carnival is now taking place at National Science Centre from 25 September until 2 October 2010, being filled with so many exciting activities arranged for the public and various stakeholders namely the scientists, members of the media, academia, policy makers, students, teachers, and industry. So what are you waiting for? Come and experience the fun at National Science Centre with your family members and friends.

Visit the website for further information.

1.Massage Technique, Reflexology & Aromatheraphy
Date: 27 Sept. 2010

2.Herbal Product Formulation Date: 30 Sept. 2010

3.Frozen Foods: Stability, Durability & Current Issues
Date: 13 Oct. 2010

4.Creativity & Techniques in Biotechnology Products Production
Date: 20 Oct. 2010

5.The Need for Laboratory Tests, Labelling & Marketing of Food Products
Date: 27 Oct. 2010

Venue:Training Room, KBioCOrp, Ground Floor, Techno Center, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kulim, Kedah.

Fee: RM 50 per participant (limited seats)

For more info, please contact Ahmad Shahril: 012-2046208
shahril@kbiocorp.com.my