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The Star
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Work together to cut costs
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and other local medical research institutions to enhance collaboration with counterparts across Asean to help lower the cost of medicines, accelerate medical discoveries and develop treatments tailored to the region's needs. He said CRM should also work closely with local universities, particularly medical faculties, to ensure research efforts are impactful and serve the needs of the people. 'One of our key challenges is to prevent healthcare costs from escalating. 'The medical industry can become burdensome, as we've seen major companies earning excessive profits without considering the burden on consumers,' he said at the official opening of the CRM Trial Connect Conference 2025 here yesterday. He said increased collaboration in clinical research, both locally and within Asean, would be key to Malaysia's continued technological and socio-economic development. Anwar said the need for greater cooperation between institutions and nations is vital amid the chaotic global situation caused by US President Donald Trump's planned reciprocal tariff hike. He added that by fostering clinical research collaborations with Asean neighbours, Malaysia can become a hub for developing clinical breakthroughs that address the healthcare needs of people in the region. Anwar said this would also help keep healthcare solutions costs affordable while generating more clinical expertise jobs in the country. Proud moment: Anwar presenting the 'Media of the Year' award to Ng at the CRM Trial Connect Conference 2025 in Bangsar South. Looking on are (from left) Health Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Suriani Ahmad, Zulkefly, Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian and CRM CEO Dr Akhmal Yusof. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star 'It's not just about the numbers but also about people, talent and knowledge. Every clinical trial conducted will produce ripple effects in many areas, including medical, logistics and data management. 'This will equip our youth with the skills to thrive in a global marketplace and offer our professionals a platform to collaborate with the best minds in the world. 'This will also ensure that innovation doesn't just benefit the few but uplifts many,' Anwar said. He added that only by working across borders and sectors can Asia's full potential in forming a sustainable and competitive regional ecosystem for clinical research be realised. Anwar also highlighted how clinical research in Malaysia has become a key pillar of its healthcare and socio-economic landscape. He revealed that since 2012, the nation's clinical research ecosystem has contributed over RM1.5bil to its Gross National Income (GNI) and created over 3,000 highly skilled jobs. Anwar, together with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, then presented the CRM Sponsored Research Awards 2025 to various individuals and companies for their invaluable work in advancing clinical research in Malaysia. The Media of the Year category was won by Star Media Group (SMG) for increasing public awareness of clinical trials through several articles it had published in 2024. The award was accepted by SMG chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng. Other winners included Investigator of the Year Award winner Dr Voon Pei Jye from Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) for having recorded the highest number of new sponsored research in 2024 and significant accomplishments in early phase research. SGH also won the Top Study Site (MOH) Award. CRM's Top Study Site (Overall) Award went to Universiti Malaya Medical Centre for having the highest number of new sponsored studies in 2024.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Star Media Group wins at CRM Sponsored Research Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Star Media Group has won the Clinical Research Malaysia Sponsored Research Awards 2025 for raising public awareness on clinical trials through its articles in 2024. Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng graciously accepted the Awards' Media of the Year presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The award ceremony on Thursday (May 8) recognises individuals and companies advancing clinical research in Malaysia. Earlier, Anwar said that increased collaboration in clinical research with local sectors, institutions and Asian partners is crucial for Malaysia's development. He said that there is a need for greater cooperation amid global chaos caused by United States President Donald Trump's planned tariffs. Anwar then added that fostering clinical research collaborations with Asean neighbours could make Malaysia a hub for healthcare breakthroughs in the region. He said that this would keep healthcare solution costs affordable and generate more clinical expertise jobs in the country. "It's not just about the numbers. It's about people, talent, and knowledge, as every clinical trial conducted will produce ripple effects on many areas, from medical, logistics, and data management. "This will equip our youth with the skills to thrive in a global marketplace and offer our professionals a platform to collaborate with the best minds in the world. "That will also ensure that innovation doesn't just benefit the few but uplifts the many," Anwar said at the Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) Trial Connect 2025 opening ceremony on Thursday (May 8). He added that only by working across borders and sectors can we realise Asia's full potential in forming a sustainable and competitive regional ecosystem for clinical research. Anwar highlighted how clinical research in Malaysia has become a key pillar of the healthcare and socio-economic landscape. He revealed that since 2012, the clinical research ecosystem has contributed over RM1.5bil to the Gross National Income and created over 3,000 highly skilled jobs.
Free Malaysia Today
08-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Anwar calls for stronger Asean research ties to cut medical costs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said major companies have been earning excessive profits without considering the burden on consumers. KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and other local medical research institutions to enhance collaboration with their counterparts across Asean to help lower the cost of medicine, accelerate medical discoveries, and develop treatments tailored to the region's needs. He said CRM should also work closely with local universities, particularly medical faculties, to ensure that research efforts are impactful and serve the needs of the people. 'One of our key challenges is to prevent healthcare costs from escalating. The medical industry can become burdensome, as we've seen major companies earning excessive profits without considering the burden on consumers,' he said at the official opening of the CRM Trial Connect Conference 2025 here today. Anwar added that a stronger and more coordinated Asean collaboration, involving major research centres in Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, and beyond, could pave the way for meaningful progress in clinical research. Also present were health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad and Sarawak deputy premier Dr Sim Kui Hian, who also serves as the state's minister for public health, housing and local government.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Anwar calls for stronger Asean research ties to reduce medical costs
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and other local medical research institutions to enhance collaboration with counterparts across Asean to help lower the cost of medicines, accelerate medical discoveries, and develop treatments tailored to the region's needs. He stressed that CRM should also work closely with local universities, particularly medical faculties, to ensure research efforts are impactful and serve the needs of the people. "One of our key challenges is to prevent healthcare costs from escalating. The medical industry can become burdensome, as we've seen major companies earning excessive profits without considering the burden on consumers,' he said at the official opening of the CRM Trial Connect Conference 2025 here Thursday (May 8). Anwar added that a stronger and more coordinated Asean collaboration, involving major research centres in Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila and beyond, could pave the way for meaningful progress in clinical research. Also present were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who also serves as the state's Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government. - Bernama
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Anwar: Asean must unite in medical research to cut costs, warns of ‘excessive profits' by major companies
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and other local medical research institutions to enhance collaboration with counterparts across Asean to help lower the cost of medicines, accelerate medical discoveries, and develop treatments tailored to the region's needs. He stressed that CRM should also work closely with local universities, particularly medical faculties, to ensure research efforts are impactful and serve the needs of the people. 'One of our key challenges is to prevent healthcare costs from escalating. The medical industry can become burdensome, as we've seen major companies earning excessive profits without considering the burden on consumers,' he said at the official opening of the CRM Trial Connect Conference 2025 here today. Anwar added that a stronger and more coordinated Asean collaboration, involving major research centres in Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila and beyond, could pave the way for meaningful progress in clinical research. Also present were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad and Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who also serves as the state's Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government. — Bernama MORE TO COME
