Malaysia

Confirming BMI's predicted trend for Malaysian drugmakers to look abroad for growth, Kotra Pharma has unveiled a 5-year plan that focuses on exports, initially to neighbouring ASEAN... 2007-07-24

Chemical Company of Malaysia (CCM) is focussing on pharmaceuticals in general and halal medicines in particular for future growth. BMI strongly endorse this approach as the firm's... 2007-06-05

Because of losses incurred over the last twelve months, Malaysian generic medicine and healthcare company Pharmaniaga is reconsidering its operations in China. Escalating costs and... 2007-05-25

As a sign of strength in its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the US, Malaysia has clearly stated that it is seeking the right to issue compulsory licenses on patented... 2007-05-03

The reputation of Malaysia's biotechnology industry has been enhanced after local firm Inno Biologics revealed that it has entered a lucrative contract manufacturing deal with an... 2007-04-25

A US business lobby group has restated that drug prices will not rise in Malaysia after the implementation of a US free trade agreement (FTA) and described the pact as a 'win-win'... 2007-02-21

Malaysian pharmaceutical company Hovid intends to establish a manufacturing facility for generic drugs in India. The firm is in final discussion with the Indian government to obtain... 2007-01-24

Malaysian pharmaceutical company Hovid intends to establish a manufacturing facility for generic drugs in India. The firm is in final discussion with the Indian government to obtain... 2007-01-24

State-owned Malaysian pharmaceutical firm Pharmaniaga is expecting three of its core businesses - pharmaceuticals, health logistics and medical equipment - to experience double... 2006-12-19

Swiss drugmaker Novartis may invest in Malaysia's biotechnology industry, after CEO Daniel Vasella reportedly expressed interest during a meeting with the country's Minister for Science,... 2006-10-31