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On March 25th, 2024, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia published an announcement regarding faster approval for establishment license applications. The complete applications will be processed within 14–21 working days after the review officer receives them. The following elements will be reviewed during the evaluation process: An updated Letter of Authorization (LOA) with accurate […]

On March 25th, 2024, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia posted an announcement regarding Establishment License Information. Per Section 15 (1) of the Medical Device Act (Act 737), it was stated that no establishment shall import, export, or place in the market any registered medical device unless it holds an establishment license granted under

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has released the Guidance Document, MDA/GD/0005, Second Edition, entitled “General Medical Device – Grouping” to assist the industry and healthcare professionals in achieving compliance with the Medical Device Act (Act 737) and its associated regulations. The guidance document has been updated to offer direction on determining the appropriate grouping for

On March 7th, 2024, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia, issued Medical Device (Exemptions) Order 2024 where the Medical Device (Exemption) Order 2016 [P.U. (A) 103/2016] is revoked. The legislation covers the following: Exemption from Registration of Medical DevicesAny medical device is exempted from registration under section 5 of the Act by the Minister

On February 19, 2024, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia released a draft guidance regarding the Placement of HIV Self-Test (HIVST) Kit in the Malaysian market. This guidance, identified as MDA/GD/0065, aims to provide direction for businesses interested in importing, exporting, or placing the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Self-Test kit (HIVST) in Malaysia. This document,

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has released Guidance Document MDA/GD/0067, First Edition, titled “Post Market Information Exchange for ASEAN Member States“, to assist the industry and healthcare professionals in complying with the Medical Device Act (Act 737) and its associated regulations. The development of the Guideline on Medical Device Post Market Information Exchange for ASEAN

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has released Guidance Document MDA/GD/0066, First Edition, titled “Importation of Medical Device for Personal Use”, to support the industry and healthcare professionals in their efforts to comply with the Medical Device Act (Act 737) and its associated regulations. This guidance serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals intending