Medical devices sector deemed important growth area for Malaysia

Malaysia supplies 60% of the world market for rubber gloves. supply 60% of the world market for rubber gloves. However, few are aware that Malaysia is also the world’s leading producer and exporter of catheters, supplying 80% of the global demand. However, few are aware that Malaysia is also the world’s leading producer and exporter of catheters, supplying 80% of the global demand.

PETALING JAYA: The medical devices industry in Malaysia is dominated by companies engaged in the production of medical gloves and other medical disposable products. The feat of Malaysian glove players is well-known - they supply 60% of the world market for rubber gloves.

However, few are aware that Malaysia is also the world’s leading producer and exporter of catheters, supplying 80% of the global demand.