NATIONAL INNOVATION CENTRE TO BE LAUNCHED EARLY NEXT YEAR, SAYS MALAYSIAN PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The National Innovation Centre,also
known as the MyNIC, will be launched by the end of the first quarter next year,
said Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.

He said that the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is
currently undertaking a comprehensive study on the implementation of the MyNIC
and this will be presented to the Cabinet soon.

"The focus of the MyNIC is innovation across the board, not only in
biotechnology but also in the information, communication and technology (ICT)
industry, animation as well as agriculture and other industries," he said at a
press conference after the official launch of the BioMalaysia Conference and
Exhibition 2009 here Tuesday.

Najib said that emphasis should also be given to intellectual capital
and content.

"This, I am sure, will continue to enhance an ecosystem that will be
conducive for the development of this thriving industry," he highlighted.

The proposed setting up of the MyNIC was mooted during the 4th meeting of
the National Innovation Council recently.

-- BERNAMA