NewzA coalition comprising Malaysian farmers, consumer associations, and environmental groups has formally requested that the country's National Biosafety Board deny approval for a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice. The request was issued on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, citing concerns regarding the potential impact of the project.
The opposition groups argue that the introduction of GMO rice could pose significant risks to food safety and the environment. The National Biosafety Board is now tasked with reviewing these concerns as they evaluate the viability of the proposed agricultural trial.
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