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DoctorOnCall partners with Merchantrade to expand user base
DoctorOnCall, a Malaysia-based digital health platform by Health Digital Technologies Sdn. Bhd, has partnered with Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd (Merchantrade)
Holista, GICC LCC to co-develop nasal sanitising balm
Australia headquartered Holista CollTech announced on 20 Feb 2020 that it will co-develop and produce in Malaysia the world's first nasal sanitising balm using Path-Away(R), a plant-based alcohol-free active ingredient that has proven successful in killing all previously tested corona type viruses without harming humans.
Apollo TeleHealth inks MoU with TeleHealthcare Malaysia
Apollo TeleHealth Services in India has inked an MoU with TeleHealthcare Malaysia where it will set up 100 tele-clinics in that country to provide remote multi-specialty care and consultation to 3 million people. 
MyEG Services creates AI based profiling system for COVID-19
MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) has developed an extensive artificial intelligence-powered (AI) coronavirus (Covid-19) risk profiling system.
Malaysia to host 5th National Hepatitis Conference NHCMY 2020
Malaysia's official viral hepatitis conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11th and 12th March 2020, supported by the Malaysian Health Ministry, aiming towards eliminating Viral hepatitis.
Malaysian HealthTech market to support domestic and foreign firms
Malaysia’s aspiration to push HealthTech to the forefront will provide myriad opportunities to innovative domestic and foreign companies, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Bactiguard makes first acquisition with Vigilenz
Swedish medical device company Bactiguard deepens the partnership that was initiated in 2015 by acquiring Vigilenz Medical Devices and Vigilenz Medical Supplies (together Vigilenz) in Malaysia.
Orders for NatShield Sanitizer spike after coronavirus outbreak
Holista CollTech sees strong spike in demand in Malaysia for its all-natural disinfectant spray NatShield™ Sanitizer.
Novartis Malaysia snags Top Employer Award for 2020
Novartis Malaysia, a global leader in the healthcare space has been awarded the Top Employer for 2020.
TMC Life Sciences secures financing of up to RM90m to hire equipment
TMC Life Sciences Bhd has secured a non-revolving credit facility of up to RM90 million with a corporate guarantee from the healthcare group.
Zurich Malaysia partners with DoctorOnCall
Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad and Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad (Zurich Malaysia) have recently signed an agreement with leading online healthcare provider DoctorOnCall to extend complimentary digital healthcare services to its new insurance policyholders and takaful participants.
Medical device industry to invest up to RM765 mil in 2020
Association of Malaysian Medical Industries’ (AMMI) survey respondents plan to collectively invest RM765 mil in plant expansion, new product development as well as research and development (R&D) in 2020.
VISTA unveils gaming technology for eye treatment
VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA), one of the leading Eye Specialists in Malaysia, announces the launch of a neurorehabilitation software - Vivid Vision - that uses virtual reality (VR) games to help binocular vision disorders such as lazy or squint eye, giving new hope for patients unable to treat their conditions with the usual therapies.
Growing with the community
In just seven years, Ara Damansara Medical Centre (ADMC) has grown rapidly, offering a full range of medical services and specialities that include neurosciences, orthopaedics, cardiovascular care, internal medicine, bariatric surgery and gynaecology.
Malaysia healthcare to hit RM2bil, fuelled by two million international tourists in 2020
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) expects the country’s hospital receipts to surpass RM2 billion with an estimated total economic impact of RM8 billion in 2020.
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