Regulatory Updates

Singapore: HSA Public Consultation Re: Proposed Exemption from Manufacturer’s Licensing and Product Registration Requirements for AI-SaMD in Public Healthcare

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Singapore, seeks public consultation on exemptions from manufacturer licensing and product registration requirements for Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Software as Medical Devices (SaMDs) developed by MOH Holdings Pte Ltd (MOHT), Synapxe Pte Ltd (Synapxe), and public healthcare clusters/institutions. Scope of AI-SaMD for Proposed Exemptions Class

Vietnam: Relocation of Infrastructure and Medical Device Administration

On May 21, 2025, the Vietnam Ministry of Health issued Notification No. 387/TB-HTTB, officially announcing the relocation of the Infrastructure and Medical Device Administration (IMDA) office. The new IMDA office is now located on the 7th, 8th, and 9th floors of the Ministry of Health’s 9-storey building at Alley 1,

Malaysia: MDA Notification: Advisory on the Use of Malaria Test Kits

On March 31, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an advisory regarding performance concerns with certain malaria rapid diagnostic test kits (RDTs). WHO has received multiple reports indicating faint positive test lines observed in patients confirmed to have malaria, potentially affecting test reliability across several countries using these kits.

Thailand: The Implementation of the Electronic Certificate System (e-Certificate)

On April 17, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the importance of enhancing competitiveness by developing public administration systems to provide efficient services to the public. Therefore, the electronic certificate system (e-Certificate) has been developed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, allowing them to access services online anytime and

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