*Author for Correspondence.
Dr. Vilasini Pillai is currently National Project Coordinator For the UNDP-GEF funded Biosafety Project at the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment Conservation & Environment, Managment Division.
Email: vila@nre.gov.my
Website:http://www.undp.org.my

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Biosafety Capacity Building is a key prerequisite for the effective implementation of the CPB as well the National Biosafety Act. In order to be able to effectively implement our Biosafety Act and meet our International obligations, appropriate institutional mechanisms and infrastructure, well-trained human resources, adequate funding as well as easy access to relevant information must be in place.