Malaysia
Who's Who Top
Government
Governmental actors with a direct or indirect role in biosecurity and scientific oversight are included here. This is not a guide to overall governmental structure. Some departments listed here may have only a marginal interest or role in biosecurity. This is a “living” document and comments about the content or any potential omissions are welcome. Please contact webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org.
Department / Ministry / Agency:
Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry
Comment: COMING SOON
Division(s) within the Agriculture establishment with a role or interest in biosecurity:
- Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine Department
Defence
Comment: COMING SOON
Division(s) within the Defence establishment with a role or interest in biosecurity:
Public Health
Comment: COMING SOON
Division(s) within the Ministry of Public Health with a role or interest in biosecurity:
Science, Technology, and Innovations (MOSTI)
Comment: COMING SOON
Division(s) within MOSTI with a role or interest in biosecurity:
Specialized Institutes / Centers:
Multi-Agency Biothreat Task Force
Comment: COMING SOON
National Academies & Academia
Academic actors and national academies with a direct or indirect role in biosecurity and scientific oversight are included here. Some groups listed here may have only a marginal interest or role in biosecurity. This is a “living” document and comments about the content or any potential omissions are welcome. Please contact webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org.
National Academy:
Akademi Sains Malaysia
Comment: The Akademi Sains Malaysia pursues, encourages and enhances excellence in the fields of science, engineering and technology, for the development of Malaysia and the benefit of mankind. In order to do this, the Akademi provides advice to Government, fosters a Culture of Excellence in science, assists in upgrading the technological capability and competency of Malaysian industries, promotes public awareness of the importance of science, and facilities and coordinates International Collaboration and Cooperation.
Contact: + 60 03-26949898
Academia:
Institute of Bioscience (IBS), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Comment: IBS, Universiti Putra Malaysia was established in 1996 to enhance biology research and development (R&D) in Malaysia. The institute operates research laboratories in enzyme & microbial technology, molecular & cell biology, and natural products.
Contact: + 60 03 - 89466000
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Comment: COMING SOON
Contact: + 60 04 - 6533888 (3105/3151)
Industry
Though research is ongoing, we currently have no information regarding Malaysian companies actively working on biosecurity. Any information that should be included on this site can be sent to webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org
Research Institutes & Non-Profits
Though research is ongoing, we currently have no information regarding Malaysian institutes or organizations actively working on biosecurity. Any information that should be included on this site can be sent to webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org.
Events Top
This is a list of events relevant to biosecurity. This is a “living” document and comments about the content or any potential omissions are welcome. Please contact webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org.
2007
Bio-Safety and Security in Asia (BIOSECASIA)
Date: May 21-22, 2007
Location: Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Participant(s): Malaysian Science and Technology Research Institute for Defense(STRIDE) and guests
Description: This conference seeks to address issues and challenges regarding biosafety, biosecurity, and national defense. Moreover, the conference intends to function as a coordinating platform in developing policies, issuing guidance and encompassing issues in the advancement of biosecurity and biosafety and their impact on the global community.
2005
Asia Pacific Roundtable: Preventing the Hostile Use of the Life Sciences
Date: 20 - 21 September, 2005
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Participant(s): The Asia - Pacific life sciences community
Description: To advance the International Committee of the Red Cross' belief that scientists, health professionals, and those who employ them, have a responsibility to uphold the international rules prohibiting the hostile use of the life sciences, the event, was intended to foster the creation of a regional network of specialists.
Training Course on Prevention and Crisis Management of Biological Terrorism
Date: 18 - 22 July, 2005
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Participant(s): Approximately 50 expert participants from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, People's Republic of China, Japan, the US, Canada, France, Singapore, and the World Health Organization.
Description: At this training course, experts discussed past experiences in bioterrorism, biosecurity, infectious diseases and surveillance, preparedness and response.
Legislation Top
Though research is ongoing, we currently have no information regarding biosecurity related legislation in Malaysia. Any information that should be included on this site can be sent to webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org.
Biosecurity Code Examples Top
Though research is ongoing, we currently have no information regarding biosecurity codes in use or development in Malaysia. Any information that should be included on this site can be sent to webmaster@biosecuritycodes.org.
