Iran war Archives

15 May 2026

Malaysia

ProtectHealth Says Not Yet Hit By Spending Cuts

ProtectHealth Corp says MOH has not ordered any scale down of its schemes despite proposed federal budget cuts. It also says bulk purchasing has helped contain costs, while the Base MHIT and DRG remain on track despite Iran war pressures.

9 April 2026

Malaysia

MOH Admits Energy Crisis Impact On Medicines, Medical Devices Supply

MOH says the global energy crisis is affecting supply of medicines and medical devices in Malaysia, especially critical imported medical devices in high-risk categories, forcing "prudent" distribution. MOH is devising alternative clinical treatment plans.

25 March 2026

Animal health

Russia Halts Some Nitrogen Fertiliser Exports, Russia Is Malaysia’s Top Imported Fertiliser Origin

Russia has suspended ammonium nitrate fertiliser exports until April 21, after China similarly curbed fertiliser exports. Russia and China are Malaysia's two biggest sources of imported fertilisers. KPKM has yet to address Malaysia's fertiliser situation.

20 March 2026

Animal health

China Curbs Fertiliser Exports, Chinese Supplies Comprise Third Of Malaysia’s Imported Fertilisers

China has severely curbed fertiliser exports. China, which is the 2nd highest origin of Malaysia's fertiliser imports, reportedly supplied a third of Malaysia's fertiliser imports in 2025. Malaysia's local fertiliser market is also warning of disruptions.

19 March 2026

Opinion

Malaysia’s Medicine Security At Risk Due To Persian Gulf Conflict

Malaysia’s potential pharmaceutical vulnerability is exposed with alarming clarity. Malaysia is a net importer of pharmaceuticals. Generic medicines are often the most exposed to supply shocks. The government should establish a Health Security Agency.

19 March 2026

Malaysia

Malaysian Pharma Monitoring Potential Drug Supply Disruptions; Medical Devices, Supplies, Packaging At Risk Too

Malaysian pharma suppliers are monitoring potential medicine supply disruptions from the Iran war. India, a major generics producer, comprises >30% of Malaysia's imported drug supply. Medical devices (MRI scanners), supplies, and packaging are at risk too.

18 March 2026

Animal health

Experts Warn Of Food Price Hikes In Malaysia From Fertiliser Cost Surge

Fertiliser shocks from the Iran war may push up prices of vegetables, rice, chicken and eggs in Malaysia, as well as flour-based foods. Experts warn that lower yields, higher feed/fuel costs, and import reliance may worsen inflation if disruptions persist.

17 March 2026

Animal health

Malaysians May Face More Expensive Chicken And Eggs, Reduced Supply, Producers Warn

Producers warn that the Iran war may raise chicken and egg prices in Malaysia because the country relies heavily on imported feed ingredients, especially corn and soybean meal. Sustained high feed/fuel costs may affect supply if producers cut production.

Tag: Iran war

ProtectHealth Says Not Yet Hit By Spending Cuts

MOH Admits Energy Crisis Impact On Medicines, Medical Devices Supply

Russia Halts Some Nitrogen Fertiliser Exports, Russia Is Malaysia’s Top Imported Fertiliser Origin

China Curbs Fertiliser Exports, Chinese Supplies Comprise Third Of Malaysia’s Imported Fertilisers

Malaysia’s Medicine Security At Risk Due To Persian Gulf Conflict

Malaysian Pharma Monitoring Potential Drug Supply Disruptions; Medical Devices, Supplies, Packaging At Risk Too

Experts Warn Of Food Price Hikes In Malaysia From Fertiliser Cost Surge

Malaysians May Face More Expensive Chicken And Eggs, Reduced Supply, Producers Warn

MMC Bans Doctor Fee-Splitting By Hospitals, Insurers, TPAs

UKM’s Public Health PhD Faces NSR Derecognition Push

Selgate Launches First Specialist Hospital With Over 30 Specialists

When Sungai Buloh Hospital KPIs Matter More Than Human Limits — Medical Officer

PJ Hospital Project Needs Land Acquisition, Road Upgrades, Says Taman Medan Rep