KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) — Malaysian healthcare companies recorded RM96.18 million in sales during the International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, held from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
The event was organised by UK-based event organiser Informa Markets in strategic partnership with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and featured over 800 exhibitors and attracted more than 22,000 trade visitors.
In a statement today, MATRADE said the Malaysia Healthcare Day Forum, held during IHW 2025, brought together various ministries and agencies to showcase the country’s healthcare ecosystem, highlighting strengths in medical tourism, pharmaceuticals, regulatory standards, and digital health.
The event was officiated by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and also present were MATRADE chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican and Informa Markets in Asia president and chief executive officer Margaret Ma.
MATRADE said that 10 Malaysian companies participated under the Malaysia Pavilion, coordinated by the agency, showcasing products ranging from regenerative therapies and diagnostics to wellness supplements and medical disposables.
“They successfully generated RM96.18 million in sales, underscoring the event’s impact as a high-value platform for international trade and strategic business partnerships in the healthcare sector,” it said.
Reezal Merican said the initiative has progressed steadily since initial engagements last year, including the inaugural IHW held in Bangkok, driven by ongoing cooperation and development.
“Hosting IHW 2025 in Kuala Lumpur marks a transformative leap, as it is not only the largest healthcare trade event in Southeast Asia but also reflects Malaysia’s rising stature as a regional healthcare hub,” he said.
MATRADE said that Malaysia’s medical device exports grew by 31.6 per cent in 2024 to RM37.03 billion, while pharmaceutical exports increased by 4.0 per cent to RM3.04 billion, with key export destinations including the United States, Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and Japan.
IHW 2025 also featured four co-located exhibitions, namely CPHI Southeast Asia, WHX Kuala Lumpur, WHX Labs, and Medtec Southeast Asia, along with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Asia Pacific Conference.
A total of 125 conference sessions were held during IHW 2025, focusing on topics such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, pharmaceutical developments, and digital transformation.
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