2026 Events Archives

Mar 27, 2026Mar 27, 2026

26 March 2026: AMMI Roundtable with Deputy MITI Minister

26 March 2026: AMMI Roundtable with Deputy MITI Minister, YB Sim Tze Tzin

AMMI members participated in a roundtable discussion with Deputy MITI Minister, YB Sim Tze Tzin at Boston Scientific in Batu Kawan. The session brought together key industry leaders and government agencies, including Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) , InvestPenang and Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology Centre (CREST), to exchange perspectives on strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional MedTech hub and advancing localisation initiatives.

AMMI expressed appreciation for YB Sim’s engagement and openness in understanding industry priorities, reinforcing the importance of continued public-private collaboration to drive sustainable growth in Malaysia’s medical technology ecosystem.

A big thank you to Mr Fearghal Hennessy, VP of Boston Scientific, for hosting the session and to AMMI members for their valuable insights and contributions.

Mar 11, 2026Mar 11, 2026

9 March 2026: Closed Door Dialogue and Ramadan Dinner with MIDA CEO

9 March 2026: Closed Door Dialogue and Ramadan Dinner with MIDA CEO

AMMI members convened at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur for a Closed Door Dialogue with Y. Bhg. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, and the MIDA management team, led by AMMI Vice-Chairman Mr Samuel Pooranakaran, alongside AMMI Secretary-General Y. Bhg Dato’ Dr Hj Hamminnuddin Hj Abd Hamid and AMMI Executive Director, Mr CS Ching.

The session featured a briefing on the New Incentive Framework and an open dialogue with MIDA leadership, generating valuable insights. Attending AMMI members included B. Braun, Boston Scientific, Alcon Johor, Cochlear Malaysia, Ensera, Grand Ten Holdings, Ideal Health Care, Jabil Circuit, KHTP Sterilisation Services, Roche Diagnostics, Straits Orthopaedics, Synergy Sterilisation, Tecomet, V3 Bio, Worldwide Medivest, and Zeito Plastics. The event concluded with a private Ramadan dinner.

9 March 2026: Closed Door Dialogue and Ramadan Dinner MIDA CEO

Feb 13, 2026Feb 13, 2026

5 February 2026: AMMI Regulatory Affairs Roundtable with MDA Chief Executive

On 5 February 2026, AMMI members convened at the Eastin Hotel, Penang, for a roundtable session with Dr Muralitharan Paramasua, Chief Executive of the Medical Device Authority (MDA). The session was led by Ms Yean Ting Ong, AMMI Co-Leader of the Regulatory Affairs Committee, and attended by representatives from member companies and the Authority.

The discussion focused on regulatory developments and industry concerns, reinforcing continued collaboration between AMMI and the MDA in strengthening Malaysia’s medical device regulatory framework.

5 Feb 2026: AMMI Regulatory Affairs Roundtable with Medical Device Authority

Feb 12, 2026Feb 24, 2026

4 February 2026: JB Medtech Professional Certification Programme Completion Ceremony

4 February 2026, Johor Bahru – Over 50 graduates and invited guests attended the AMMI Medtech Professional Certification Programme Completion Ceremony for the Southern Region, held at Amari Hotel JB. The ceremony started with Welcome Remarks by AMMI Vice-Chairman, Mr Samuel Pooranakaran. This was followed by Opening Speech by Mr Ahmad Zamfidi, Program Director (IOT), Collaborative Research Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST). Participants from the Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Assurance Programmes received their certificates during the ceremony.

4 Feb 2026: AMMI Medtech Professional Certification Programme Completion Ceremony in JB

Jan 29, 2026Mar 10, 2026

27 January 2026: KL Medtech Professional Certification Programme Completion Ceremony

26 January 2026, Kuala Lumpur – Over 50 graduates and invited guests attended the AMMI Medtech Professional Certification Programme Completion Ceremony for the Central Region, held at Aloft Hotel KL. The ceremony started with Welcome Remarks by AMMI Chairman, Mr HT Eow. This was followed by Opening Speech by Mr Ahmad Zamfidi , Program Director (IOT) , Collaborative Research Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST). Participants from the Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Assurance Programmes received their certificates during the ceremony.