Division Management Profiles

NamePositionEmailPhone No.
Dr. Rajinder SinghDirector of Advanced Biotechnology and Breeding Centrerajinder@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4573 / +603-8925 5926
Dr. Abrizah OthmanHead of Proteomics & Metabolomics Unitabi@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4939 / +603-8769 3849
Dr. Zulkifli YaakubHead of Breeding & Tissue Culture Unitzulkifly@mpob.gov.my+607-789 1546
Dr. Leslie Low Eng TiHead of Bioinformatics Unitlowengti@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4504
Dr. Omar Abdul RasidHead of Functional Biotechnology Unitomar@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4585
VacantHead of Unit Genomics
Dr. Abdul Masani Mat YunusGroup Leader, Transgenic Technologymasani@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4886
Noor Idayu Mohd TahirGroup Leader, Metabolomicsidayu@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4237 / 4552
Dr. Jayanthi NagappanGroup Leader, Computational Biologyjayanthi@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4963 / 4951
Dr. Rozana RosliGroup Leader, Bioinformatics Resourcelizana@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4966
Marhalil MarjuniGroup Leader, Breeding and Geneticsmarhalil@mpob.gov.my+607-789 1546
Dr. Ooi Siew EngGroup Leader, Epigeneticsoseng@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4491
Siti Rahmah Abdul RahmanGroup Leader, Clonal Propagationsitirahmah.ar@mpob.gov.my+603-8926 4507
Dr. Zubaidah RamliGroup Leader, Gene Functionbai@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4508
Dr. Noorhariza Mohd ZakiGroup Leader, Karyobiologyhariza@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4956
Dr. Chan Pek LanGroup Leader, Applied Genetics & Transcriptomicschanpl@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4956
Dr. Ting Ngoot ChinGroup Leader, Molecular Mappingtnching@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4956
Dr. Benjamin Lau Yii ChungGroup Leader, Proteomicsbenjamin@mpob.gov.my+603-8769 4236
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Bioinformatics

To advance biotechnological research and data interpretation by developing cutting-edge bioinformatic tools, training, and support, with a focus on automating data workflows, building genomic databases, and creating centralized resources for analysis and training.

Functional Biotechnology

To innovate genetically modified oil palm and high-value products through research in gene function and transgenic technology, focusing on gene isolation, promoter testing, disease solutions, transformation systems, and oil quality enhancement.

Breeding & Tissue Culture

To continuously improve and produce elite oil palm planting materials through advanced breeding, clonal propagation, and molecular tools, supported by strategic research in genetics, tissue culture, and trait enhancement.

Genomics

To leverage genomic technologies to understand oil palm genome structure and enhance sustainable production, with a focus on developing diagnostic tools, molecular markers, and high-throughput platforms to improve breeding and tissue culture efficiency.

Proteomics & Metabolomics

To support crop improvement by providing expertise and mass spectrometry-based platforms for proteomics and metabolomics analysis, aiming to identify biomarkers, enhance oil palm traits, ensure product authenticity, and promote translational research through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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