Publications, Reports and Articles on Malaysia Medical Devices, Equipment, Product, Pharmaceuticals, Biologics

Publications/ Malaysia


Drug, Device and Cosmetic Regulations in Malaysia: 2005 Update
Published by *Pacific Bridge Medical*	July 2005
By Ames Gross and Rachel Weintraub

The healthcare industry in Malaysia is currently valued at around $1 billion and growing at a steady rate of 6-8 percent annually. The country still imports more than half of its pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with the U.S., Japan and Germany as its largest importers. The Malaysian government considers the country’s healthcare industry as one of its top priorities, and continually strives to implement new schemes to help boost the country’s medical sector. This article provides an overview of the pharmaceutical, medical device and cosmetic regulatory environments in Malaysia.


Regulatory Update on Malaysia's Medical Markets
Published by *Pacific Bridge Medical*	June 1999
By Ames Gross

Thanks to significant government reform efforts since 1998, the Malaysian economy has been able to rebound from the Asian currency crisis of 1997. The costs of healthcare in Malaysia are on the rise and the government is looking to cut healthcare expenditure, while keeping medical services and procedures at a minimal cost for its citizens. In addition to healthcare amendments by the government, the Malaysian medical device market has been steadily growing and opening since the early 1990’s. Due to the very few trade barriers and regulations for imported medical equipment, the future for foreign medical device imports looks bright. This article discusses the changes the Ministry of Health (MOH) is making to amend the healthcare system, pharmaceutical regulations, medical device regulations and intellectual property laws. The continuing deregulation of the market will welcome foreign companies into Malaysia’s pharmaceutical and medical device markets.


Malaysia's Device Market Growing 18% Annually
Published in Clinica, a publication of PJB Publications, Ltd.	March 1994
By Ames Gross

This article gives a brief update on Malaysia’s medical device market. Malaysia’s medical device market is growing at a phenomenal pace, with foreign companies competing in the domestic market with virtually no local competition. Laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, X-ray apparatus and tubes, electrocardiographs, dental equipment, dental handpieces and patient monitoring equipment are the best pieces of equipment for foreign companies looking to invest in the medical market.