The Malaysian Ministry of Health
Recognising the need for a quality international exhibition and conference to supplement this dynamic industry growth we are delighted to share that Asia Medical enjoys the full support and backing from the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH). As well as this invaluable endorsement we are also excited to announce that the Medical Devices Bureau of Malaysia (MDB) will be running a series of seminars designed to supply vital information on the current Asean Harmonisation programme. This seminar will be a must attend event for all equipment and technology suppliers who are already active or looking to be active in Malaysian healthcare sector who will need to be fully conversant with this important new piece of cross border legislation.

"The Ministry of Health Malaysia would firstly like to congratulate the Organiser for the initiative to hold this interesting event - Asia Medical 2011 due to take place from 5 - 7 October 2011 at the Putra World Trade Centre. Keeping abreast with current global developments, it is hoped that this exhibition will serve as a platform for promotion and awareness of latest medical and health technology advancements. This event will also provide opportunities for potential business and market access of products and services related to health."

Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Hj. Mohamad Ismail b Merican
Director General of Health Malaysia
Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
The Malaysian Invsetment Development Authority (MIDA) is pleased to extend a warm welcome and 'Selamat Datang" to all exhibitors and trade visitors to Asia Medical 2011, the Asia International Medical Supplies, Equipment and Technology exhibition and conference scheduled in Kuala Lumpur from October 5 - 7, 2011

Thanks to Malaysia's strategic location and conducive investment and regulatory framework, the country is fast becoming an attractive centre for the medical devices industry, and currently holds the position as the world's leading producer and exporter of medical gloves and catheters.

The availability of supporting industries ranging from sterilization services, sterile medical packaging to contract moulding and assembly and machinery fabrication also positions Malaysia as an ideal location for the manufacture of medical devices, with the potential to be developed into a medical device hub in Asia.

Given the growing demand for medical products, the medical devices sector in Malaysia is one of the priority sectors identified for promotion and futher development which includes expanding its value chain by moving from basic processes and conventional assembly to product and process research and development, design and prototyping, distribution and logistics.

We look forward to providing assistance to participants of Asia Medical 2011 who are interested in investing in Malaysia, and wish all participants every success at Asia Medical 2011.

Dato' Noharuddin Nordin
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)