Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is a leading university in the niche area of ocean studies and aquatic resources. Located in a mangrove-lined shore fronting the South China Sea, UMT is well-positioned to take on the research and development (R&D) programmes related to her niche area. This will, in turn, drive the sustainable harnessing of vast natural resources from the ocean and other aquatic sources which is vital for wealth creation and nation building. Based on those priorities, the Institute of Marine Biotechnology (IMB) was established in in 2006 to spearhead the R&D&C activities in the area of marine biotechnology. IMB’s establishment is in line with the country’s effort to develop biotechnology as one of the core sectors to generate economic growth and enhance societal well-being in accordance to the National Biotechnology policy.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
To spearhead the exploration of new resources through sustainable management by merging expertise and advanced biotechnology applications.
To be a reputable research institute and reference centre for marine biotechnology at the national level and respected globally.
2006
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is a leading university in the niche area of ocean studies and aquatic resources. Located in a mangrove-lined shore fronting the South China Sea, UMT is well-positioned to take on the research and development (R&D) programmes related to her niche area. This will, in turn, drive the sustainable harnessing of vast natural resources from the ocean and other aquatic sources which is vital for wealth creation and nation building. Based on those priorities, the Institute of Marine Biotechnology (IMB) was established in in 2006 to spearhead the R&D&C activities in the area of marine biotechnology. IMB’s establishment is in line with the country’s effort to develop biotechnology as one of the core sectors to generate economic growth and enhance societal well-being in accordance to the National Biotechnology policy.
To be a reputable research institute and reference centre for marine biotechnology at the national level and respected globally.
To spearhead the exploration of new resources through sustainable management by merging expertise and advanced biotechnology applications.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
2006