Overview: Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology The Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology Sector A Frost & Sullivan Whitepaper 2009 1 Contents 04 •Introduction 05 •Goals and Strategies for the Sector Please note; all data included in this paper is from published sources or Frost & The Malaysian Biotechnology Policy Sullivan’s proprietary information, or from industry participants. The 9th Malaysia Plan Where currencies are mentioned, the conversion of Malaysian Ringgit to US Dollar uses the following exchange rate: RM 3.6 = US$1.0 08 •The Global Agricultural Biotechnology Market Disclaimer 10 •Malaysian Agriculture: Over the years and today Information, opinions or recommendations provided by Frost & Sullivan are presented solely for informational purposes. The information used and statements of fact made 12 •Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology Focus Areas have been obtained from sources considered reliable but we neither guarantee nor Focus Sector Overview 1: Crops represent the completeness or accuracy of such statements. The information presented Focus Sector Overview 2: Natural Products and the opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Frost & Sullivan takes no responsibility for any incorrect information supplied to us by published Focus Sector Overview 3: Lifestock sources or industry participants; however all care is taken to verify data. Quantitative Focus Sector Overview 4: Marine & Aquaculture market information is subject to fluctuation. In no event will Frost & Sullivan or employees thereof be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the 18 •Key Opportunities information in this report or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. 21 •Research & Development for Agricultural Biotechnology About Frost & Sullivan 22 •Example of a Key R&D Centre Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 45 years. The 23 •Key Success Factors company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership Biodiversity services and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. 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The 9th Malaysia Plan Where currencies are mentioned, the conversion of Malaysian Ringgit to US Dollar uses the following exchange rate: RM 3.6 = US$1.0 08 •The Global Agricultural Biotechnology Market Disclaimer 10 •Malaysian Agriculture: Over the years and today Information, opinions or recommendations provided by Frost & Sullivan are presented solely for informational purposes. The information used and statements of fact made 12 •Malaysian Agricultural Biotechnology Focus Areas have been obtained from sources considered reliable but we neither guarantee nor Focus Sector Overview 1: Crops represent the completeness or accuracy of such statements. The information presented Focus Sector Overview 2: Natural Products and the opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Frost & Sullivan takes no responsibility for any incorrect information supplied to us by published Focus Sector Overview 3: Lifestock sources or industry participants; however all care is taken to verify data. Quantitative Focus Sector Overview 4: Marine & Aquaculture market information is subject to fluctuation. In no event will Frost & Sullivan or employees thereof be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the 18 •Key Opportunities information in this report or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. 21 •Research & Development for Agricultural Biotechnology About Frost & Sullivan 22 •Example of a Key R&D Centre Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 45 years. The 23 •Key Success Factors company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership Biodiversity services and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Designated Economic Corridors Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, BioNexus emerging companies, and the investment community, by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing Government Incentives analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics and demographics. Human Capital Funding For more information, visit www.frost.com 29 •Conclusion 30 •References 3 Goals and Strategies Introduction for the sector Biotechnology has many applications in agriculture, including diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for Biotechnology has the potential to increase crop and animal productivity; improve nutritional quality; broaden animal health; DNA fingerprinting for managing animal stocks and identifying specific plant varieties, animal tolerance of crops for drought, salinity, and other environment related stresses; and increase resistance of crops and plant propagation; and the use of marker assisted selection, intragenics and genetic modification (GM) to to pests and diseases. develop improved plant and animal varieties. Malaysia has a long tradition as a leader in tropical plantation technology. Agriculture is still the backbone of The term agricultural biotechnology encompasses a variety of technologies used in food and agriculture, for a range the Malaysian economy, the nation has moved from traditional agriculture toward a modern outlook of the of different purposes such as the genetic improvement of plant varieties and animal; genetic characterization and sector. Agricultural biotechnology answers the drive to ensure ample food supply and a sustainable production conservation of genetic resources; plant or animal disease diagnosis; vaccine development; and improvement of of food for Malaysia. feeds (FAO,2009a). Some of these technologies may be applied to all the food and agricultural sectors, such as the use of molecular markers or genetic modification, while others are more sector-specific, such as tissue culture Having done various crop science and plant technology studies and implementation for palm oil and rubber (in transgenic crops and forest trees), embryo transfer (livestock) or sex-reversal (fish). based industries, the nation is heading towards a more diversified outlook on other natural resources and products it has potential to offer. Industries targeted for improvement under the policy include palm oil, rice, cocoa, lumber As we face global population growth, increased competition for land and water resources from industrial and and forest species, fruits, flowers, ornamentals, vegetables, spices and other minor crops and plants. urban growth, climate change, and the need to protect the environment, solutions are needed to increase agricultural productivity to combat hunger and poverty. Agricultural biotechnology offers an important tool, Historically agricultural biotechnology development in Malaysia can be traced back to it’s preparation of a which along with traditional breeding, new technologies, and improved resource management can enhance national biotechnology program. The goals were defined in terms of improving the nation’s food security and crop, livestock, and aquaculture productivity. This increases agricultural production in an environmentally commercialization for economic growth, as well as raising its competitive position in the global agricultural sustainable way by reducing excess pesticide and fertilizer use that are threats to biodiversity and health, developing markets with quality products. new crop varieties that are resistant to plant diseases and pests and climate changes, and enabling better livestock disease diagnosis and the development of more effective livestock vaccines among others.1 (Source: USAID) The government planned to achieve its agricultural biotechnology goals through several key measures. These included a public financed research system, investment to enhance the innovative capacity (both human and Malaysia has a strong foundation for agricultural biotechnology, with it being the third engine of growth for physical capacity) of the national biotechnology research program, and creation of institutions and regulations. Malaysia after the manufacturing and services sectors. Being the world leader in the production of several industrial crops, like oil palm, rubber, cocoa, pepper and tropical timber, Malaysia has a strong agriculture base. This coupled with her rich biodiversity and strong Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, puts Malaysia in an advantageous position to drive forward in its goal of biotechnology as the The Malaysian Biotechnology Policy next platform for economic growth for the country. The Malaysian Government