Malaysia: Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

Malaysia is drafting its first patent linkage framework for pharmaceutical products, scheduled for implementation on 1 May 2027 following CPTPP ratification. The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency has released draft guidelines establishing an administrative connection between drug registration and patent status, introducing notification requirements, suspension periods, and four application categories that will fundamentally reshape how innovators and generic manufacturers navigate market entry.

Drug trafficking under Section 39B of Malaysia's Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (DDA) is among the most serious offenses in the country.

The death penalty has been introduced in the Malaysian Criminal Justice System since the British Colonial Administration when it was originally enforced for the offence of murder.

Maqasid al-Shariah and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"), though distinct in origin and scope, share considerable alignment, particularly in the context of takaful...

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the capacity to evolve into diverse cell types and tissues. Within the human body, they function as an internal repair mechanism during...

Nestled on the lush island of Borneo, Sarawak beckons with a harmonious blend of natural splendour, cultural richness and warm hospitality. Its verdant rainforests...