KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) — Malaysia has surpassed the RM1 billion mark in gross national income of clinical research contract value generated since 2012. The country also reported more than 2000 sponsored research in the last decade, and ranks third among Southeast Asia countries in this field. This was revealed during the CRM Trial Connect 2023 launched by the Minister of Health, YB Dr. Zaliha Mustafa.
During the event, the Minister along with the conference delegates celebrated International Clinical Trials Day, a day that honours and acknowledges the contribution of patient volunteers, investigators, study team, and all who are involved in clinical trials. The CRM Sponsored Research Awards was presented by YB Dr Zaliha to outstanding achievers in sponsored clinical research in the country. Among clinician investigators who received the awards include Dr Voon Pei Jye (Oncologist) from Sarawak General Hospital and Dr Sharon Ng (Physician) from Ampang Hospital who were the recipient of Top Investigator and Top Recruiter awards, respectively.
