News: Nanotechnology expert added

WORLD is to focus exclusively on nanotechnology industry in which the sector could provide a significant positive impact in people's lives.

Malaysia also has started to move in parallel with the development of the industry.

According to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Datuk Seri Dr. Johnity Maximus Ongkili, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has identified nanotechnology as an engine of growth for New Economic Model.

"The mission of government is to make the development of nanotechnology as a platform for science, technology, industry and the economy.

"Even the government is also aware that nanotechnology plays an important role in developing the country's industrial sector," he said in the NanoMalaysia 2011 Conference and Expo at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur recently.

Clearly, the development and expansion that began in many areas of research with significant impact in daily life, it is difficult for the country rejected the potential and benefits of the technology.

However, the technology must be developed based on the guidance and control so that it does not cause any damage or harm.

To realize the government's intention in developing these technologies, a body known as the Establishment of the National Nanotechnology Directorate (NND) was approved by Cabinet in 2010.

Armed with a fund of RM2.63 million, NND began operating under MOSTI to implement the nanotechnology initiative.

NND functions as driver of the national nanotechnology initiative, develop strategies, coordinate the research and development (R & D).

In addition, it is also responsible for strengthening the existing nanotechnology research center with supporters recent research facilities.

Further enhance human capital development in nanoscience and technology, thus creating a network with the industry.

In fact, the government also provides suggestions NanoMalaysia program by making nanotechnology as a science of innovative and integrated.

Among others is the design direction and implementation strategies and monitoring programs and activities in the development, commercialization and industrialization of nanotechnology in Malaysia.

In addition, the government also continued to boost research activities, development, commercialization (R & D & C) in the field of nanotechnology in the country.

Through all of the planned program, expected to produce a positive output on the development of the country.

It includes the establishment of the National Nanotechnology Policy, Industrialization and Commercialization Framework and Technology Nanotechnology National Nanotechnology Road Map for 2011 to 2020.

The program will enhance human capital (RSE) trained with skills in science and technology.

It is expected that the addition involves the addition of PhD graduates in the field of nanotechnology to 250 people in 2015.

In fact, the development and expansion of these technologies will also enhance career opportunities for highly skilled personnel.

Source: ww.utusan.com.my