tariffs Archives

23 July 2026

Malaysia

US’ 100% Tariff On Generic Drugs May Hit Malaysian Producers Hard: Galen Centre

The Galen Centre says the US' 100% tariff on imported generic drugs, which will take effect in August 2028, may severely affect Malaysian drug makers exporting to that market. The US is Malaysia's second-biggest export destination for pharmaceuticals.

29 October 2025

Malaysia

No Automatic Market Entry For US Medical Devices: MDA

On the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade deal, MDA says acceptance of US FDA approvals doesn't mean "automatic market entry" for medical devices made in America. All medical devices must still be registered with MDA to ensure compliance with local regulations.

19 August 2025

Letter

Beyond Tariffs: 13MP And The Silent Revolution In Malaysian Health Care — Dr Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha

Dr Yogarabindranath says the 13th Malaysia Plan lays the groundwork for Malaysia to address the global tariff war by investing in digital and preventive health, decentralising health care governance, and strengthening local capacity.

5 June 2025

Malaysia

Ispire Says ‘Currently Able’ To Manufacture ‘Wide Range Of Cannabis Hardware’ In Malaysia

US-based vape company Ispire Tech, which operates a factory in Johor, says in its quarterly report: "We are currently able to manufacture a wide range of cannabis hardware in Malaysia and import into the US", adding it doesn't "touch the cannabis plant".

16 April 2025

Letter

Two Ministries, One Law: Who Is Steering Health Care Policy? — FPMPAM

US drug tariffs expose GP clinics to unpredictable input costs. "Under KPDN’s directive, clinics are expected to pre-label medicine prices as if they were static goods," says FPMPAM, asking why MOH is allowing another ministry's enforcement in medicine.

15 April 2025

World

Trump Starts Process To Impose Tariffs On Drugs

The US has begun national security probes into pharmaceutical and chip imports. New pharmaceutical and semiconductor tariffs will be issued under S232 of the Trade Expansion Act that allows the president to impose tariffs to protect US national security.

14 April 2025

Malaysia

MOH Reveals US Tariff Impact On Malaysia For Medical Devices And Drugs

Malaysia exported RM13.7 billion worth of medical devices to the US in 2024 (US accounts for 37% of total global exports). Dr Dzul also says the cost of drugs and medical devices imported by Malaysia will rise if APIs/components are affected by US tariffs.

11 April 2025

Malaysia

Hospital Operator TMC Life Sciences Braces For Impact From US Tariffs

TMC Life Sciences expects rising costs of imported high-tech medical equipment and supplies, but the hospital operator's diversified procurement can buffer the impact from US tariffs. Still, substitutions in regulated health care aren't straightforward.

11 April 2025

Malaysia

Stronger Dollar, US Cost Pressures May Hit Malaysia’s Drug Supply: Pharmaceutical Suppliers

The Malaysian Association of Pharmaceutical Suppliers (MAPS) says US inflation and a stronger dollar may increase Malaysia’s drug import costs, even without direct tariffs. MAPS urges MOH to allow flexibility in contract prices if procurement costs spike.

10 April 2025

Malaysia

US Medical Tariffs May Boomerang Onto Malaysia’s Health System: Galen Centre

The Galen Centre says US tariffs on medical devices and drugs may raise Malaysia’s health care costs, as exported items like gloves and catheters are re-imported. Price shocks may strain budgets for public and private providers, pushing costs to patients.

Tag: tariffs

US’ 100% Tariff On Generic Drugs May Hit Malaysian Producers Hard: Galen Centre

No Automatic Market Entry For US Medical Devices: MDA

Beyond Tariffs: 13MP And The Silent Revolution In Malaysian Health Care — Dr Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha

Ispire Says ‘Currently Able’ To Manufacture ‘Wide Range Of Cannabis Hardware’ In Malaysia

Two Ministries, One Law: Who Is Steering Health Care Policy? — FPMPAM

Trump Starts Process To Impose Tariffs On Drugs

MOH Reveals US Tariff Impact On Malaysia For Medical Devices And Drugs

Hospital Operator TMC Life Sciences Braces For Impact From US Tariffs

Stronger Dollar, US Cost Pressures May Hit Malaysia’s Drug Supply: Pharmaceutical Suppliers

US Medical Tariffs May Boomerang Onto Malaysia’s Health System: Galen Centre

MOH And JPA Making It Hard For Specialists To Stay — Specialist

Government Drops Appeal Against Liquid Nicotine Court Ruling

Ex-Hospital Director Transferred To Avoid Interference With Further Probe: Dzulkefly

Expert: Scrap MediAsas For Excluding Pre-Existing Conditions, Seven-Year ‘No Look-Back’

Scrap ‘Uncompetitive’ MediAsas, It’s Not A Game-Changer: Tanjong Karang MP