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Indonesia: Booming Beauty – The Rapid Growth of Indonesia's Medical Aesthetics Market – November/December 2025

Indonesia: Booming Beauty – The Rapid Growth of Indonesia's Medical Aesthetics Market – November/December 2025

  • 2025-12-26 04:30:43

The Indonesian medical aesthetics market is projected to grow significantly, reaching is it USD 450.23 million by 2028, driven by increasing awareness and demand for cosmetic procedures. Key market drivers include advanced cosmetic technologies, a growing middle-class population, and supportive government policies. However, challenges such as regulatory constraints and high procedural costs remain.

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QT Activity: Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update 2025 Webinar Recap Part 2: Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines – November/December 2025

QT Activity: Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update 2025 Webinar Recap Part 2: Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines – November/December 2025

  • 2025-12-26 04:07:51

Qualtech 2025 Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update Webinar Part 2 provides an overview of key regulatory updates in Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines. The session highlights changes in ASEAN medical device regulations, including system upgrades, regulatory reliance initiatives, evolving submission and classification requirements by Singapore HSA, Malaysia MDA & Philippines FDA, offering insights for medical device compliance planning in 2026.

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HONG KONG:  MANDATORY MDACS LISTING FOR DH MEDICAL DEVICE PROCUREMENT STAGE C, EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2026 – November/December 2025

HONG KONG: MANDATORY MDACS LISTING FOR DH MEDICAL DEVICE PROCUREMENT STAGE C, EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2026 – November/December 2025

  • 2025-12-26 02:17:11

The Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) is enhancing its medical device procurement strategy under MDACS. Following the implementation of Stage B on 1st November 2024, DH will introduce Stage C which will take effect on 23 March 2026. Under this enhanced measure, all applicable medical devices classified as Class II-IV or B-D procured by DH must be listed under MDACS. This policy aims to strengthen public health protection by ensuring the safety, quality and performance of medical devices used in public healthcare facilities, while also promoting wider adoption of MDACS in preparation for future statutory regulation.

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QT Activity: Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update 2025 Webinar Recap Part 1: Indonesia, Thailand & Vietnam – October/November 2025

QT Activity: Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update 2025 Webinar Recap Part 1: Indonesia, Thailand & Vietnam – October/November 2025

  • 2025-11-26 07:23:46

This article summarizes key insights from Qualtech's 2025 ASEAN regulatory webinar, highlighting major updates in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. The recap covers changes in retail rules, procurement, halal enforcement, reliance pathways and registration procedures, reflecting how these markets are streamlining medical device approvals and improving regional market access.

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Qualtech Webinar: Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update Series 2025 Part 2: Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines – November 2025

Qualtech Webinar: Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update Series 2025 Part 2: Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines – November 2025

  • 2025-11-10 07:33:05

Join Qualtech's upcoming webinar, "Southeast Asia Medical Device Compliance Update Series 2025 Part 2: Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines", to gain valuable insights into three of ASEAN's most active and evolving medical device markets. This session will feature Qualtech's local regulatory experts, who will share the latest updates, policy trends, and compliance strategies across Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines. Updates include current regulatory developments, harmonization efforts, and practical approaches to maintaining compliance while expanding in Southeast Asia.

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MALAYSIA: Updated in Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and establishment guide to medical device registration submission in MeDC@St for Conducting Assessment By Way of Verification (MDA/GD/0068) and (MDA/GD/0070) – September/October 2025

MALAYSIA: Updated in Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and establishment guide to medical device registration submission in MeDC@St for Conducting Assessment By Way of Verification (MDA/GD/0068) and (MDA/GD/0070) – September/October 2025

  • 2025-10-27 03:24:28

The Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) guide and establishment guide to medical device registration submission in MeDC@St for Conducting Assessment by Way of Verification process, which includes updates on additional recognized regulatory authorities and revised verification procedures to help establishments streamline registration and ensure regulatory compliance.

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MALAYSIA: Recognition of the Medical Device Authority as an Affiliate Member of the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) and Utilization of MDSAP Reports and Certificates – September/October 2025

MALAYSIA: Recognition of the Medical Device Authority as an Affiliate Member of the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) and Utilization of MDSAP Reports and Certificates – September/October 2025

  • 2025-10-27 02:53:36

The Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) has been recognized as an Affiliate Member of the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP). MDA will now accept MDSAP audit reports and certificates as evidence of QMS compliance, streamlining device registration and reducing audit duplication for manufacturers.

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