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Medicine security at risk due to West Asia conflict 

FOR Malaysia, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is not just an energy crisis; it is also a problem of access to medicine.

Malaysia is a net importer of pharmaceuticals. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (Mida) pharmaceutical industry profile, imports rose from RM7.76bil in 2019 to RM11.30bil in 2023.

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