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MALAYSIA: Publication of First Edition Guidance Document Change Management for Registered Medical Devices – May/June 2026

MALAYSIA: Publication of First Edition Guidance Document Change Management for Registered Medical Devices – May/June 2026

  • 2026-06-26 05:47:17

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has published a new guidance document, Change Management for Registered Medical Devices (MDA/GD/0072). The guidance document will replace the current guidance document, Change Notification for Registered Medical Devices (MDA/GD/0020) and will be implemented following the official launch of MedCAST 3.0. Until such implementation takes effect, the current guidance document, MDA/GD/0020, shall remain applicable and in force.

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MALAYSIA: MDA Regulatory Updates – Requirement of Labelling Guidance Document & HSA Verification Approvals – February/March 2026

MALAYSIA: MDA Regulatory Updates – Requirement of Labelling Guidance Document & HSA Verification Approvals – February/March 2026

  • 2026-04-01 07:01:44

The Medical Device Authority (MDA), Malaysia, announces two key updates for medical device registration. The latest labelling guidance introduces e-labelling requirements, while conformity assessments conducted by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) are now recognized through a verification-based process. These updates aim to streamline registration and ensure compliance for medical devices in Malaysia.

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MALAYSIA: MDA Issue New Guidance Document on Importation of Medical Device for Re-Export (IRE) – May/June 2025

MALAYSIA: MDA Issue New Guidance Document on Importation of Medical Device for Re-Export (IRE) – May/June 2025

  • 2025-05-29 09:42:50

Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) authority issues the new guidance documents of Importation of Medical Device for Re-export (IRE), MDA/GD/0069 in March 2025. This guidance document outlines the procedure for importing medical devices into Malaysia for re-export purposes. It is particularly beneficial for importers and manufacturers by providing clear regulatory steps, approval requirements, and compliance guidelines to facilitate smooth procedure.

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MALAYSIA: MDA Updates the Second Edition Guidance Document “Licensing for Establishments” (MDA/GD/0027) – November/December 2022

MALAYSIA: MDA Updates the Second Edition Guidance Document “Licensing for Establishments” (MDA/GD/0027) – November/December 2022

  • 2022-11-29 02:42:41

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) updates the guideline for Licensing for Establishments. The establishment must comply to Medical Devices (Duties and Obligations of Establishments) Regulations 2019 that stipulates the post marketing requirements of medical devices. The Medical Device Authority (MDA) created this guidance document to assist the healthcare sector and the industry in their efforts to comply to the Medical Device Act's (Act 737) laws and requirements.

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MALAYSIA:  MDA Introduces New Guidance Document MDA/GD/0061: Classification of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy And Speech Therapy Device – June, 2022

MALAYSIA: MDA Introduces New Guidance Document MDA/GD/0061: Classification of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy And Speech Therapy Device – June, 2022

  • 2022-06-29 02:17:39

In April 2020, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) has issued a new Guidance Document regarding the classification of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and Speech Therapy Devices (MDA/GD/0061). This document guides the manufacturers and authorised representatives on classifying rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and speech therapy as medical devices.

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SINGAPORE: Updates Introduced to Pre-Market Registration Guidance Documents – September, 2021

SINGAPORE: Updates Introduced to Pre-Market Registration Guidance Documents – September, 2021

  • 2021-09-29 00:33:56

HSA recently issued updates to some pre-market registration-related guidance documents and technical reference documents. Specifically, the GN-15, GN-17, GN-18, TR-01, and TR-02 were updated. The changes mainly deal with the addition of cybersecurity requirements for medical devices. This is a very important update since it is imperative to protect devices that are used in the healthcare industry from hackers and other cyberthreats.

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