On January 27, 2026, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia hosted the “Shaping What’s Next 2026” ceremony in Putrajaya. The Chief Executive presented a comprehensive review of 2025 achievements and outlined the strategic roadmap for 2026. 2025 Performance Review: Global Leadership in Efficiency MDA demonstrated world-class regulatory efficiency in
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has issued a new Notification titled Principles, Methods, and Conditions for Displaying Labels and Medical Device Package Inserts, B.E. 2568 (2025). This Notification replaces the previous 2020 regulation and introduces streamlined labeling rules, harmonized package insert requirements for home-use and professional-use devices, updated provisions
The Government of Vietnam has issued Decree No. 342/2025/NĐ-CP, providing detailed guidance on the implementation of the Law on Advertising. The Decree consists of 5 chapters and 32 articles, establishing comprehensive rules governing advertising activities across multiple platforms and product categories. Read the full decree here: See attached Vietnamese document
The Ministry of Health has issued Circular No. 59/2025/TT-BYT amending Circular No. 05/2022/TT-BYT, which provides guidance on the implementation of certain provisions of Government Decree No. 98/2021/NĐ-CP on the management of medical devices. The amendment specifically updates Article 8, which outlines the roadmap for safety and technical performance testing of
On December 31, 2025, the Minister of Health issued Circular No. 57/2025/TT-BYT, providing guidance on the classification of medical devices by technical and quality standards pursuant to Point (d), Clause 2, Article 146 of Government Decree No. 214/2025/NĐ-CP, which details the implementation of the Law on Bidding with respect to
The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has officially gazetted the Medical Device (Designated Medical Devices) Order 2026, introducing enhanced regulatory oversight for selected medical devices used in aesthetic and cosmetic treatments. The Order aims to strengthen patient safety, ensure device quality, and promote responsible use of medical technologies in
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