Friday, January 13, 2006

Research Collaboration Malaysia-New Zealand


Today I have discussed with my DG about the possibility of arranging research collaboration with NZ research organization.However, they should have a platform to discuss concerning the areas and disciplines that needed to be emphasized. My friend Mr.Zahir Schroder have gone back to NZ and approached HortResearch NZ. They have made further correseponding with us. There are alot of research areas between Malaysia and New Zealand particularly in the agriculture sector needed to be worked out. Malaysia has now engaged agriculture as the 3rd engine of growth so it is very timely that I could make contributions by matching NZ and Malaysian Agricultural Research Institutions.

My hope is that Malaysia could export lot more products to New Zealand and Australia particularly agricultural products because we import a lot from them milk, meat, fruits etc.I dont know what is the trade like but I am pretty sure we are in deficit.

So with this collaboration we try to know each other's country needs and regulations so that trade between the enhanced to the highest level.

Finally; I hope one day I can visit New Zealand to see their agricultural productions as well to see beautiful and scenic places there.

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