Setting up M'sian institute of genomes and vaccines timely - researchers

The setting up of the Malaysian Institute of Genomes and Vaccines is timely as the country now has expert researchers in the field who are ready to contribute to the country’s efforts in battling pandemic challenges.

Universiti Putra Malaysia in a statement today said three of its Covid-19 vaccine researchers, Prof Khatijah Yusoff, Prof Mohd Hair Bejo and Associate Prof Eddie Chia Suet Lin, welcomed the proposal, adding that many of the country’s vaccine researchers are also well-known around the world.

"With the establishment of the Malaysian Institute of Genomes and Vaccines, it is hoped that...