The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Mosti) has channelled funds totalling RM33 million for the implementation of 13 vaccine research projects from 2021 until September this year.
The ministry said nine projects received funding under the strategic research fund and two projects under its Combating Covid-19 Fund (MCCOF).
Two more projects received funding under the National Vaccine Production Development and Strengthening Fund (DPVN), said Mosti in a statement today.
The statement was in conjunction with the Vaccine Fraternity meeting chaired by Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang (above) on Sept 25.
The meeting, held once every six months, was attended by research experts, experts in clinical and pre-clinical studies, and pharmaceutical industry players involved in the manufacturing, development, and research ecosystem.
Mosti said the meeting was held to share views and specific recommendations regarding vaccine development in Malaysia to improve the country’s capacity as a vaccine producer based on the National Vaccine Development Roadmap (PPVN).
The PPVN was launched on Nov 1, 2021 to make the country a hub for vaccine production within 10 years, with Mosti and the Ministry of Health (MOH) entrusted with leading the plan.
- Bernama
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