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Halal Development Corporation, Duopharma Biotech and KPJ join forces to boost global halal market in successful webinar
Around 500 top industry players gathered online to participate in a webinar held in conjunction with the World Halal Conference (WHC) 2020 webinar series spotlighting the halal pharmaceutical industry.
VISTA collaborates with Alcon Malaysia & Tigas Pharmacy to raise awareness on dry eyes
Malaysia based VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA), in collaboration with Alcon Malaysia and Tigas Pharmacy will be sharing via a Facebook Live Webinar on 28 July 2020, 8.30 pm titled 'Bye Bye Dry Eyes' discussing the complete management of Dry Eyes Disease (Dry Eye) and nutrition required for healthy eyes.
VISTA collaborates with Alcon Malaysia & Tigas Pharmacy to raise awareness on dry eyes
VISTA in collaboration with Alcon Malaysia and Tigas Pharmacy will be discussing the complete management of Dry Eyes Disease.
Malaysia approves new early breast cancer drug
NERLYNX®, a new breast cancer drug has shown significant effects of reducing the risks of cancer recurrence, has now been approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency in Malaysia.
LKL plans private placement to raise up to RM45.45m for capex, expansion
Medical accessories manufacturer LKL International Bhd plans to raise up to RM45.45 million via a private placement to fund its capital expenditure (capex) and expansion.
Malaysia Issues Circular on Transition Period for Medical Device Advertisement
The aim of the circular is to enact a policy under the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737) to enable establishments to abide by the requirements of advertising of medical devices in the country.
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care introduces digital healthcare app
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH) has introduced digital healthcare through its new application Telehealth Plus to enable virtual consultation for existing patients at home.
Malaysia’s 1st semi-ventilator launched to assist medical frontliners
Ethovent, the country’s first semi-ventilator, is bringing innovation and economic solutions to the healthcare sector.
Chemopharm ramps up efforts to fight COVID-19
Chemopharm Sdn Bhd has become the first company in Malaysia to partner with Standard Chartered as part of the Bank’s commitment to financially back manufacturers and distributors who are contributing to the battle against the coronavirus disease.
Blood drive at medical centre to replenish national supply
Private hospital Ara Damansara Medical Centre (ADMC) will be holding a donation drive to appeal to the public to donate blood in support of the National Blood Bank.
Medical centre streamlines health screening service
Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC) is providing an alternative for those doing their annual health screening during the recovery movement control order (MCO) in Melaka.
Towards Malaysia 5.0 with healthcare transformation
Globally, healthcare systems worldwide are grappling with poverty, unbalanced access to medical services, unequal results and a rising demand from growing populations with longer life expectancy. 
IJN becomes 1st hospital outside US to implant Micra AV pacemaker
The National Heart Institute (IJN) has created yet another milestone in the global healthcare industry becoming the first hospital outside of the United States to implant Micra AV pacemaker
Freyr launches COVID-19 web platform for manufacturers
Freyr, a leading global Regulatory solutions and services company has announced the launch of a powerful web platform for Covid-19 driven with real-time information for manufacturers to make them go to the markets
Malaysia explores effectiveness of Betadine against coronavirus
Laboratory testing completed at the Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Center (TIDREC) at the University of Malaya, has confirmed the effectiveness of BETADINE® Gargle and Mouthwash against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which causes COVID-19 disease.
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