Johor Biotech Corporation and Biodiversity of Johor State (Johor Biotech) was incorporated on 27 April 2006 under the Johor State Biotechnology and Biodiversity Corporation Enactment 2006 [Enactment No. 3 of 2006].
Johor Biotech serves as a one-stop centre to drive investment in biotechnology, strengthen local innovation and conserve Johor’s biodiversity through research, development and bio-based business activities.
Johor Biotech plays a key role in empowering the development of Johor’s biotechnology sector through biodiversity management, the promotion of research and innovation activities and the strengthening of a bio-ecosystem that supports sustainable economic growth.
To serve as the primary reference agency for biotechnology and bio-based industry investments in Johor.
Collaborating with Federal and State agencies to develop the bio sector sustainably.
Driving biodiversity conservation efforts through sustainable approaches.
To position Johor as a leading bioeconomy and biotechnology hub in the region through sustainable technological development, innovation and biodiversity conservation.
To leverage biotechnology as a catalyst for improving quality of life, economic opportunities and sustainable development, in line with Malaysia MADANI’s aspirations and Johor State’s direction.
Through several subsidiaries, Johor Biotech carries out its role in the development and commercialization of bio-based products: