MyIdeas Portal and IdeasBank in MPOB

I read with some interest today on the Government's move to develop the MyIdeas portal. The portal aims at receiving ideas and suggestions from the public on how to tackle the economic, social and technological challenges faced by the nation. These ideas will be showcased at the 2010 Year of Creativity and Innovation. "Excellent ideas will be developed further by scientists, and the final idea patented or copyrighted to the original proposer," said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.
A very commendable idea, I must say because this is actually what MPOB had done way back in late 1990's. Our Director-General then, Tan Sri Yusof Basiron, developed the IdeasBank to invite the researchers and staff to come out with ideas on how to maximize usage of the oil palm and palm oil. The Secretariat collected numerous ideas and the good ones are implemented by the Organization. Of course, the proposer of these innovative and implementable ideas are being rewarded for their good efforts.
The Nation can't wait to see this portal to be launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia come July 8.