Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/292/REV.1 |
G-I§15 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) The four pillars of national transformation aims to propel Malaysia to become a high income nation which is both inclusiveness and sustainable.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-III§115 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) Following the CG Blueprint, a Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012 (MCCG 2012) entered into force on 31 December 2012 superseding the 2007 Code. (…) Main principles included roles and responsibilities of leaders, moving towards sustainability, protecting company and social ethical standards, fostering independence, and commitments.(…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§13 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Since 2005, BiotechCorp, an agency under the purview of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), owned by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (section 3.4.3) and Federal Lands Commissioner, and governed by the Biotechnology Implementation Council, has implemented the objectives of the National Biotechnology Policy, and has acted to identify value propositions in both R&D and commerce and to support these ventures via financial assistance and developmental services. BiotechCorp's key mandates are to: act as a one-stop-centre; nurture and accelerate growth of Malaysian biotechnology companies; actively promote foreign direct investments in biotechnology; and create conducive environment for biotechnology.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§54 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) Malaysia seeks to gradually restructure the foundation and the drivers of growth, in order to occupy a higher position in the global value chain by shifting from low-end manufacturing toward activities that better leverage its strengths and natural advantages (e.g. agriculture, agri-based industries, and biotechnology) to take advantage of its fertile bio-resources. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-Summary§21 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) The new agricultural policy supports the development of the agri-food industry with emphasis being placed, inter alia, on promoting biotechnology as well as high value agriculture. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§2 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) The Government's new agricultural policy supports the development of the agri-food industry with emphasis on, inter alia, promoting biotechnology as well as high value agriculture as a driver of future growth. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§10 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) Food security remains an important objective under the policy, although no self-sufficiency targets are set. The self-sufficiency ratio for major agricultural products remained largely stable during the review period, while an increase of self-sufficiency in fruit production is possibly due to the use of higher quality plant strains and biotechnological investments (Table 4.1).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§8 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) Continuous adoption of new technologies such as biotechnology, better farm management, better agronomic practices, integrated farming, and farm mechanization through the implementation of Entry Point Projects (EPPs) (section 4.2.2) has enhanced TFP growth in the sector.(…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§18 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) Under a Bioeconomy Community Development programme, idle land will be developed through the application of biotechnology as well as for contract farming to increase the value added of the agri based industry and income of farmers. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-III§59 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Provisions on GMOs are set out in the Genetically Modified Organism Act (GMO) 2004, which partially entered into force in 2004. Under the Act, regulations on imports, exports, and transit of GMOs will be addressed by a national bio-safety committee once the relevant parts of the Act are proclaimed.
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