PtBIO offers Japanese biotech models to create a sustainable future
Reading Time: 2 minutesEstablished in Hiroshima, Japan, in 2019, a new wave of biotechnology pioneers has emerged to tackle pressing challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. By integrating bio-digital transformation (Bio-DX) and advanced genome editing, innovative solutions are being developed to reengineer biological functions across diverse species. The goal is ambitious yet clear: to harness biotechnology to […]
Prioritising Community over Commercialisation for a Sustainable Malaysia
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy : HOE-HAN GOH As we observe October as academia month and join the global celebration of International Open Access Week, from October 21 to 27, Malaysia stands at a unique crossroads in its scientific journey. This year’s theme, “Community over Commercialisation”, resonates with Malaysia’s goals for sustainability and inclusive growth in an era marked […]
Whale sharks drawn to Pom Pom Island for food
Reading Time: 2 minutesACCORDING to marine biologist, Jeethvendra Kirishnamoorthie the sudden appearance of more diverse species of marine life near Pom-Pom Island could be due to the availability of food. He told a local daily that both whale sharks and manta rays are filter feeders, meaning they swim and open their mouths to capture drifting marine organisms such […]
Science goes to the back burner
Reading Time: 4 minutesAt least four Republicans won seats previously held by Democrats, erasing the Democrats’ two-vote margin, and a handful of close races remain that could widen that Republican advantage. It means Republicans will chair every Senate committee, including those that oversee funding for science agencies, and that Senator Chuck Schumer (D–NY) will give way to either […]
Rosey Yunus: Empowering Women Drives Economy, Social Development
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Sarawak Women of Tomorrow Bootcamp is a shining example of how the government, private sector, and civil society can work together to ensure that women are not only given a seat at the table but empowered to lead confidently. Keynote Address on Women Leadership The Deputy Minister of Women and Early Childhood Development Sarawak, […]
Invest Selangor hosts slew of biotech activities before year-end, S-BIOCO at service of investors
Reading Time: 2 minutesInvest Selangor Highlights Selangor’s Vibrant Life Sciences Ecosystem Through Key Initiatives and Upcoming Events By TRINAYAANI JEYANDRAN Supporting Investors in Selangor’s Life Sciences Industry Invest Selangor recently hosted a networking event through the Selangor Biotechnology Coordination Office (S-BIOCO). The event offered a detailed overview of the services provided to support investors in Selangor. These initiatives […]
Debunking misconceptions: Mpox and public perception in Malaysia
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy DR DURGA VETTIVEL Mpox and public perception in Malaysia MPOX, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same family that includes smallpox, cowpox, and variola viruses. Mpox was first declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in July 2022 due to its spread beyond the African continent. […]
Resolve sustainability disputes with science diplomacy
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy PROF DATO DR AHMAD IBRAHIM SUSTAINABLE development is a noble global effort to mitigate climate change, which is a serious threat. Another pressing issue, often overlooked, is the loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity losses pose an almost irreversible threat because they can destabilise nature itself. This is where science diplomacy comes into play, offering a way […]
The Power of Integration: How STEM Subjects Intertwine in Real Life
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs students, you often find yourself gravitating towards a particular science subject whether it’s biology, chemistry, physics, or mathematics. You might think that excelling in just one field is enough to carve out a successful career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). However, the reality is that the boundaries between these subjects are much […]
Let us seriously consider saving our biodiversity
Reading Time: 2 minutesSaving Our Biodiversity By DR GHAZALLY ISMAIL Malaysia is a mega-biodiverse country with a unique and rich biodiversity that exists nowhere else on Earth. However, this treasure trove of flora and fauna faces increasing threats, especially from climate change. Scientists have identified about 1.75 million species globally, but they estimate the actual number to be […]