Could Malaysia’s next big innovation come from nature?

Prof Amir Lebdioui, Director of the TIDE Centre at the University of Oxford, highlighted how Malaysia’s rich biodiversity could inspire new technologies. Through biomimetics, innovators can learn from nature to develop new ideas and solutions.
Rather than competing only in established industries, Malaysia could turn its unique plants and wildlife into new opportunities for innovation and economic growth.
So how can Malaysia make the most of this natural advantage?