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Overview

MEITD oversees the implementation of key state-level R&D initiatives, including Bio Valley
Sarawak, to drive scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs in high-impact
sectors such as biotechnology, agro-technology, healthcare, and renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Development and Expansion of Securing financial resources and
Bio Valley Sarawak fostering local and international
Supporting R&D activities aimed at partnerships to expand research
commercializing bio-based opportunities.
technologies and products. 4. Monitoring and Evaluation of R&D
2. Research Infrastructure Programs
Management Ensuring that state-funded
Facilitating the establishment and research initiatives align with
maintenance of world-class Sarawak ’s economic and
research facilities. sustainability priorities.
3. Funding and Strategic
Partnerships

Roles

MEITD is responsible for the strategic implementation, oversight, and management of state-
led R&D initiatives, particularly Bio Valley Sarawak, which serves as a biotechnology hub for
research, development, and commercialization.

Key Activities

1. Bio Valley Sarawak Development 2. Research Funding and Resource
and Expansion: Allocation
• Facilitate investment and • Manage state research funds
partnerships to strengthen and attract private-sector
Bio Valley as a biotechnology investment for high-impact
R&D and commercialization R&D initiatives.
hub. • Establish strategic funding
• Oversee the development of mechanisms to support long-
high-tech R&D facilities to term R&D sustainability.
support research-intensive 3. Project Monitoring and
industries. Performance Evaluation:

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