Malaysia–China strategic collaboration stabilizes medical device supply
April 20, 2026
The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has finalized a strategic agreement with Chinese authorities to increase the supply of resin and naphtha for local industrial use. This initiative aims to stabilize the supply chain and ensure the continued production of critical medical devices in Malaysia.
The supply of medical devices in Malaysia remains stable and well-controlled despite the global energy crisis impacting the availability of high-risk imported products.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement today said that it is closely monitoring the situation and has implemented continuous mitigation measures to ensure the continuity of the country's healthcare system. As a proactive step, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) has finalized a strategic agreement with Chinese authorities to increase the supply of resin and naphtha—for local industrial use. "This initiative aims to stabilize the supply chain and ensure the continued production of critical medical devices in Malaysia. The additional supply will serve as a key catalyst in addressing current shortages of raw materials," said the ministry. The agreement followed strategic discussions chaired by the Chief Executive of the Medical Device Authority, who also serves as Chair of the Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP), together with the Director of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Administration and the Deputy Mayor of Pudong New Area. "The Malaysian Government expresses its highest appreciation to the Government of China for its strong commitment to supporting the stability of raw material supply chains for the regional medical device industry," the statement added. The Ministry of Health said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and ensure that supply distribution is carried out efficiently and responsibly, based on clinical needs in the interest of public well-being. |
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