Tagged with malaysia

Malaysia Billy Urudra, president of the Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries, highlights the major trends and challenges in the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry, especially for generics players and touches upon the potential changes that will arise from the new government.   Can you provide our readers with an overview of the current…

Malaysia Lance Duan, general manager of Roche Malaysia, discusses the dynamic changes in the country’s health system and the possibilities that exist for Roche to establish a collaborative relationship with the new government. Duan also describes the many initiatives Roche has to support Malaysian patients from a varying degree of angles,…

Malaysia Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram walks us through the NCSM’s mission to raise awareness on cancer prevention and early diagnosis in Malaysia. She details the need for more government support to make cancer education a pillar in healthcare and discredits the idea that care only includes treatment and cure.   Could you…

Malaysia Jamaludin Elis, country CEO of Chulia Life Sciences Sdn Bhd, discusses the diverse activities of Chulia Group’s various subsidiaries, as well as the group’s upcoming projects in the healthcare industry. He also offers insight into Malaysia’s first medical device innovation park.   Can you present the different healthcare businesses under…

Cannabis Following the death penalty handed to Muhammad Lukman, a 29-year old man who was convicted of possessing, processing and distributing medicinal cannabis oil, public outcry has caused Malaysian officials to reconsider the punishment.   Muhammad Lukman was arrested in 2015 for possessing 3.1 litres of cannabis oil, 279 g of compressed cannabis and 1.4 kg of…

Malaysia Roberto Benetello, CEO of the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI), discusses the chamber’s function in Malaysia, the current business environment of the country, and the upcoming changes that will be faced by both local and foreign healthcare industry players.   What is the role of the EUMCCI? The…

Malaysia Dato’ Sri Dr Mohammed Azman, CEO at PERKESO, the Malaysian Social Security Organization, explains PERKESO’s main areas of focus as well as the current health burdens the organization is looking to support for Malaysian citizens. He also highlights the objectives and vision of PERKESO in the future.   You have…

Malaysia Jennifer Lopez, executive director of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, discusses foreign investment trends in Malaysia and how the chamber is serving its members, especially UK companies operating in the healthcare sector. How has the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce evolved to serve in the Malaysian market since its…

Malaysia Lim Teng Chyuan, president of the Malaysian Association for Pharmaceutical Suppliers (MAPS), discusses the association’s role in solving and supporting its members with the numerous regulatory issues and compliance requirements in Malaysia. He also details his position as managing director at Somedico, a local importer and distributor, and the diverse…

Malaysia Amrahi Buang, president of the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society details the ‘lack’ of recognition and integration of pharmacists in Malaysia. He also explains the complex dual healthcare system and the governmental reforms needed to improve it. You took position as president of the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society in May 2016. Can you…

Singapore DKSH’s VP of Healthcare in Singapore and Malaysia, Dr. Varun Sethi deconstructs the essence of what it means to be a Market Expansion Services provider, while highlighting aspects of the value chain where they can drive the most value for healthcare companies. He also comments on the strategic importance of a…

Singapore With Amgen having recently reacquired the sales rights to three of its drugs, the company’s GM in Singapore and Malaysia, Raphael Ho, explains the rationale behind Amgen’s recent entry in Singapore and his experience in setting up the affiliate, while also expounding upon the unique value of Amgen products in…