SCIENCE MEETS INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
With the rush for natural products development and bioprospecting from the world’s natural resources, it has become even more important to document Traditional Knowledge to ensure that the indigenous communities who have practiced such knowledge over the centuries are duly acknowledged should their knowledge be used in the development of natural products or bioprospecting.
EXTENSIVE RESEARCH
Sarawak is well-endowed with a diverse wealth of biological resources i.e. biodiversity, that potentially have unique applications in healthcare, agriculture, and industries. Bioprospecting of the biodiversity to discover potential and useful applications very much depends on implementing a highly robust R&D programme involving various scientific tools including biotechnology.
Well-equipped and specialized laboratories
Our research facilities provide the State with the means to prospect its biodiversity through R&D and share the benefits made from the discoveries with the people.
Traditional Knowledge Documentation
Facilitates local indigenous communities in the State in preserving their Traditional Knowledge through proper recording or documenting techniques.
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Research & Development
Focuses on making discoveries in biological resources that would lead to the development of herbal therapies, nutraceuticals, cosmaceuticals for health-care ...
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Research Regulations
Under the provisions of the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Ordinance 1997, the Sarawak Biodiversity Council is given the responsibility to regulate research ...
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Public Awareness
Provides the platform and opportunities for the general public and specific target groups (e.g. scientists, researchers, policy makers, business/industry ...
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OUR LABORATORIES
The R&D Programme is supported by 7 well-equipped and specialized laboratories and staffed with trained scientists who work in a conducive environment intended for innovative research.
Microbiology
SBC's in-house anti-microbial screening showed that extracts from these diverse microbial cultures exhibit specific ...
Molecular Biology
The Molecular Biology laboratory focuses on molecular genetics and in vitro cell lines screening. Techniques of ...
Analytical Chemistry
The laboratory is equipped with various HPLC systems ranging from analytical HPLC to semi-preparative ...
NATURAL PRODUCT LIBRARY
COLLABORATE WITH US
From this pristine rainforest resource, SBC is able to provide a diverse library of leads-identifying natural products from the Sarawak rainforest for biodiscovery and research through agreements and collaborations.
From Agreement to Action with Sarawak Very Own Sekiu Oil
Initiative towards Socio-Economic Recovery of Community-Based Sector and MSMEs associated with Bio-related Products in Sarawak
UPDATES
Check out our latest news and announcements to stay up-to-date with Sarawak's biodiversity development.
On 20 June 2023, the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) and the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS)...
