Cyberjaya, January 2026 , Malaysia has taken a significant step toward strengthening patient safety in the aesthetic and beauty sector. The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has officially gazetted the Medical Device (Prescribed Medical Devices) Order 2026, which will come into force on 1 June 2026. This new order expands regulatory oversight over specific medical devices commonly used in aesthetic and cosmetic treatments, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to safe, ethical, and

On 1 December 2025 , the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia announced an update to the enforcement timeline for the country’s Medical Device Import Permit requirement. The enforcement, originally scheduled to take effect on January 2, 2026, has now been postponed to July 1, 2027. This extension gives industry stakeholders additional time to prepare for full compliance with the new import control framework under the Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 2023. The

Malaysia has achieved a significant milestone in global medical device regulation. The Medical Device Authority (MDA), a ministry of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muralitharan Paramasua , has been elected as the Chair of the Global Harmonisation Working Party (GHWP) for the 2026–2028 term. The appointment was confirmed during the 29th GHWP Annual Meeting, held from December 1 to 4, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand . Dr Muralit

On 4 December 2025 , the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia published a draft guidance document titled “ Definitions of Medical Devices” and opened a public comment period from 4 to 18 December 2025. This draft guidance aims to clarify the classification of medical devices, including what constitutes a “device,” as well as definitions for accessories, components and spare parts areas that have often caused uncertainty in regulatory submissions. This is a significant

On 22 September 2025 , the Medical Device Authority (MDA) led a key stakeholder engagement session with the Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) in Penang , held at the Iconic Marjorie Hotel. The session, attended by 51 industry participants, focused on strategic discussions regarding regulatory sandboxes for high-tech medical devices, particularly AI-enabled medical devices, and the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP). These focus areas reflect MDA’s

In the ever-evolving world of medical device regulation, staying ahead of the curve is crucial, especially when entering rapidly growing markets like Malaysia. The newly released Second Edition of MDA/GD/0070 from Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA) brings clarity and structure to the registration process, especially for manufacturers and authorised representatives who opt for conformity assessment by way of the verification route. Here’s what you need to know and how t

31 October 2025 – Cyberjaya, Malaysia The Medical Device Authority (MDA), under the Ministry of Health (MOH), has issued a media statement to reinforce regulatory control and monitoring of influenza test kits currently available in the Malaysian market. The announcement clarifies that all influenza test kits are classified as In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices intended strictly for use by trained healthcare professionals. This means these test kits are not approved for

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has released the first edition draft guidance document titled “𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘳𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦”. It is inviting industry stakeholders to provide feedback. This document is a significant step toward managing legacy medical devices that remain in healthcare facilities without active manufacturer or Authorised Representative (AR) oversight, ensur

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In a move to enhance the regulation and traceability of medical device imports, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) has officially...

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Starting 1 May 2025 , the Medical Device Authority (MDA) is pleased to announce that all product classification applications must be...

To provide clarity and streamline compliance with the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737), on the 13 March 2025, the Medical Device...