The government has pledged to strengthen public education and combat widespread misinformation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as it launched the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Strategic Plan 2023–27 .
One of the key objectives of the plan is to improve public awareness of biosafety and GMO-related science, especially among farmers and consumers, many of whom remain skeptical or misinformed about the safety and benefits of biotechnology.
[It] focuses specifically on public education and awareness, aiming to counter myths and disinformation about GMOs that have spread across digital platforms and communities. The plan also emphasises compliance and enforcement, biosafety assessments, international collaboration, and institutional efficiency.
