Driving biotech excellence and expansion

(From left) Yakin Medic Sdn Bhd general manager Charlize Tan, Patrick, Yusof and Yakin Splendour Global Holdings Bhd director Datuk Steven Lai during the meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s biotechnology and bio-based industries have emerged as crucial drivers of the country's economic development, playing a vital role in economic diversification and sustainable growth, according to the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti).

Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal highlighted the sectors' rapid expansion and their potential to evolve into key drivers of the national economy.