| AMMI held its first AMMI HR Forum 2016 at E&O Hotel recently. The event was organised, exclusively for HR Professionals of Member Companies.
AMMI Chairman, Mr Hitendra Joshi and AMMI Director/ Leader of Talent Development Committee, Mr Yap Kee Keong were present to support the event. |
| The objectives of the meeting and networking session were (1) To share best practices in building strong organisation and filling competent employment in medical device industry (2) To facilitate open discussion on common interest related to human resources (HR), talent development, salary scale alignment for common benefits in medical device industry and (3) To exchange new ideas on HR issues. |
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The full day event started off with a presentation on Compensations and Benefits by guest speaker Mr Zain Azrai bin Dato’ Zaaba (Korn Ferry Hay Group) , followed by a presentation on Impact of TPPA on the Labour Law by guest speaker, Mr K. Kesavan , Senior Principal Assistant Secretary, Policy Division, Ministry of Human Resources. This was followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch at Sarkie
s. The afternoon session saw panel members, Ms Cynthia Ooi (VP, Human Resources, B.Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd) and Mr Joshua Chong (Senior HR Manager, Ambu Sdn Bhd) taking the lead on the discussion of Employee Retention – The First 90 Days. This was followed by Open Discussion and AMMI Updates, before participants adjourned at 5pm. |
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10 March 2016: AMMI Q1 Meeting and Networking
| AMMI held its Q1 Meeting and Networking at Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently. Around 50 members and invited guests attended the event. Highlights of the programme include presentations by
Ms Rhenu Bhuller (Foster and Sullivan) on the 2016 Healthcare Industry Outlook and Encik Ahmad Khairuddin (Executive Director of MIDA) on the 2015 Investment Performance in Medical Device Sector. AMMI Chairman Mr Hitendra Joshi gave a presentation on AMMI’s 2020 Strategic Roadmap. He later presented a copy of the 2015 AMMI Annual Report to MIDA Executive Director Mr Ahmad Khairuddin to signify the release of the report. After the meeting, members and guests adjourned to Smokehouse Lounge for an evening of networking. |
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AMMI Supports TPPA for Increasing Exports of Medical Devices
21 January 2016, Kuala Lumpur
– The Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) supports the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) to provide wider access for ‘Made-in-Malaysia” medical devices into TPPA countries especially the US with whom Malaysia has no trade agreement.
The medical device industry in Malaysia is dominated by both MNCs and large local companies engaged in the production of surgical gloves, surgical instruments, intravenous catheters, contraceptives and other medical disposable products. Exports of medical devices by AMMI member companies continue to register double digit growth. With this trend set to continue, Malaysia is moving up the value chain in the production of medical devices. High value medical devices manufactured in Malaysia are orthopaedic products, dialysers, surgical implants, medical electrodes, diagnostic radiographic equipment, pacemakers, defibrillators and ophthalmic lenses.
The medical device industry has been identified under the 11
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Malaysian Plan (RMK-11) as one of the high potential growth industries and plays a critical role in strengthening the healthcare landscape of this country. The reliability of “Made in Malaysia” medical devices are being recognised worldwide and this has resulted in a 1 3% increase in total exports ; from RM11.9 billion in 2013 to RM13.5 billion in 2014
In the context of exports, AMMI believes that TPPA will enable medical device manufacturers located in Malaysia to further grow their exports to the TPPA countries and for Malaysia to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in medical device manufacturing.
About AMMI
Formed in 1989, the Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI), represents leading medical device manufacturing companies in the medical technology industry in Malaysia. AMMI currently has 59 member companies and collectively, they account for more than half of the total export revenue for “Made-in-Malaysia” medical devices. AMMI members share a common commitment to quality and are reputable international and local firms that strictly adhere to the quality management system codes laid down by governmental agencies.
AMMI companies continue to be the growth base of the medical device industry in Malaysia and consist of three main types of industry players: manufacturers; suppliers of raw materials and services to the medical devices manufacturing companies; and importers and exporters of medical devices, all of whom employ a sizable workforce in their production facilities.
Media Release – For Immediate Release
Media Contact
Association of Malaysian Medical Industries
Email : secretariat@ammi.com.my
Ms. Melissa Khoo – Tel : 016 4224 818
Mr. Ching Choon Siong – Tel : 012 4766 558
17 Dec 2015 : AMMI Annual Dinner
| The historic Blue Mansion (Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion) in Penang served as the magnificent backdrop of the Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Annual Dinner, held on 17 December 2015. Over 50 AMMI members attended the memorable event, which began at 5pm with registration and welcome drinks served at the imposing, foyer of the grand mansion. Guests were then ushered up to the Dining Room on Level 1, for AMMI Updates before going on the tour of the Blue Mansion. This was followed by cocktails and canapes at the inner courtyard. Guests were pleasantly surprised by street style magician Jefferado who mingled among the crowd, doing coin and card tricks, mental magic and more.
During dinner, guests were entertained by pop dancing violinist, Rebecca Shih, Penang’s very own Vanessa Mae. It was indeed a great night of networking and camaraderie! |
| Group Photo taken at the AMMI Annual Dinner 2015 |
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| Arrival and registration of guests… |
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| AMMI 2015 Updates about to start… |
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| Winners of the AMMI Fun and Friendly Golf Tournament, Mr Suwit Tunchayadechanont (middle) and Mr Maxx Lee (right) with Christophe Marque, AMMI Secretary and organiser of the Golf Tournament. |
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| Mr Poh Siew (standing, in blue) giving starts off the Blue Mansion Tour |
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| Cocktails at the inner courtyard of the Blue Mansion |
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| Street style magician, Jefferado doing his tricks… |
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| Guests adjourn for dinner at the Dining Room |
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| Pop dancing violinist, Ms Rebecca Shih (aka Vanessa Mae of Penang) starts off the dinner with an opening performance. |
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17 Dec 2015 : AMMI Fun and Friendly Golf
| The Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) held its Fun and Friendly Golf Tournament at the Penang Golf Club on 17 December 2015. Twelve (12) members took part in the game, with Mr Christophe Marque, AMMI BOD Secretary as the referee. True to its name (Fun & Friendly) there were several surprises (albeit fun ones! ) added into the game. The event finished off with the winning pair of Suwit Tunlayadechanont and Maxx Lee receiving special trophies sponsored by Stereo. It was indeed a great success and great fun for all involved. “Getting a chance to escape for an event like this is very special for us and something we all look forward to . Hopefully, this will become an annual event, with even more participants!” says Christophe Marque. |
| Group photo after the game… |
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| The winning pair of Suwit Tunlayadechanont and Maxx Lee with Christophe Marque . |
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| Earlier that day…. |
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| The Players…. |
| Below, from left to right : Mr Andy Lee (J&J), Mr SP Cheah (Medipro), Mr BL Lim (Bemis & AMMI Vice Chairman), Mr Christophe Marque (Stereo & AMMI BOD Secretary), Mr S. Choudhury (Vigilenz). |
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| Below, from left to right : Mr Maxx Lee (Professional Tools), Mr Suwit Tunlayadechanont (Synergy & AMMI BOD member), Mr KK Tiu (Zeito), Mr Christophe Marque (Stereo & AMMI BOD Secretary), Mr NC Leow (Dispo-Med). |
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| Below, from left to right : Mr William Goay (UWC), Dato’ Haminuddin (Ideal), Dato’ Ng Chai Eng (UWC), Encik Khairun Nadzim (Synergy) |
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