Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants
Having led the world's first cloning of camels in 2009, Nisar Wani is now replicating a few dozen a year at a Dubai lab.
Sat May 27 2023
Biotechnology offers new hope for people with disabilities - Ras Adiba
Senator Datuk Ras Adiba welcomed the refurbished biotechnology policy as it gives new hope for PWDs and the rare disease community.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Malaysia Biotechnology Alliance of Research Centre to be set up to empower biotechnology ecosystem - PM Ismail Sabri
The government will set up a Malaysia Biotechnology Alliance of Research Centre which aims to determine the strategic direction and empower the biotechnology ecosystem.
Mon Sep 12 2022
DBN 2.0 focuses on food security, health, climate change: PM
Biotechnology must also play a vital role in national health security to overcome infectious and non-infectious diseases, Ismail Sabri said.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Vaccine roadmap can strengthen local vaccine commercialisation efforts - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said such efforts would contribute to the country's biotechnology, human capital and bio-economic sectors.
Mon Nov 01 2021
RMK12: Address shortfall in science, technology and innovation talents
As the nation embraces digitalisation, including the IR4.0 tehnologies and biotechnology, we also need talents in cybersecurity and biosecurity. The new economy has a lot to do with data science.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Could your face mask detect COVID?
It's a prototype of COVID-19 testing face mask with a patch of sensors attached to a pad that collects the user's breath particles.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech capable of producing 3 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2022 - BioNTech CEO
In early February, the biotechnology company announced its plans to produce two billion doses of the vaccine.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Generex files trademark and patent for COVID-19 vaccine
Based on results of the ex-vivo human studies, Generex has initiated good manufacturing practice production of several COVID-19 epitopes.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Argentina and Mexico to produce AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca, Britain's second-largest drugmaker, signed a deal for production of the vaccine, expected to be delivered in the first half of 2021.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Next big COVID-19 treatment may be manufactured antibodies
The next big advance in battling the pandemic could come from a class of biotech therapies widely used against cancer and other disorders - antibodies designed specifically to attack this new virus.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Ministry discusses setting up of vaccine development research centre
The setting up of the centre was seen as crucial to deal with the spread of COVID-19 or any other infection or pandemic in the future.
Mon Apr 20 2020
Trump says Americans are praying for British prime minister
Trump had asked two of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to get in touch with the British government to offer their services.
Mon Apr 06 2020
From Factory Asia To Creator China; Lessons For Malaysian SMEs
Professor Neale OConnor of Monash University Malaysia shares insights on what Malaysian SMEs and factories can learn from the economic powerhouse.
Sun Oct 28 2018
Saudis set US$500 billion plan to develop zone linked with Jordan, Egypt
The NEOM zone will focus on industries including energy and water, biotechnology, food, advanced manufacturing and entertainment.
Tue Oct 24 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024