Speed up adoption of biotechnology


THE seed industry in Malaysia plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability. However, it is often overshadowed by more prominent sectors like palm oil and rubber.

While some advances have been made in certain areas, such as the oil palm industry, the adoption of modern biotechnology, particularly genetically modified (GM) and gene-edited seeds, remains limited. This oversight has left Malaysia vulnerable in comparison to its regional neighbours like the Philippines and Bangladesh that have made significant strides in this field.

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