| | SEPTEMBER 20254 Editorial Business Leadership ChroniclesVol 4 · Issue 01- 09 · SEPTEMBER, 2025Publisher Alok ChaturvediManaging Editor Sujith Vasudevan GM - Media & Graphic Designing VisualizerPrabhu Dutta A.R.N RayNoidaRohit Raghubanshi Akshay Shettyadvertise@ceoinsightsasia.comEditorial queries editor@ceoinsightsasia.comTo subscribeVisit www.ceoinsightsasia.com/subscribe/ or send emailto subscription@ceoinsightsasia.comMagazine Price is $50 per issuePublisher Alok ChaturvediPrinted and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on behalf of InfoConnect Web Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., and Printed at Executive Prints - 113/7, Ground floor, Old madras road, Halasuru, Bangalore - 560008 and Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Copyright © 2025 InfoConnect Web Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.Designers Girisha M Rutika MohantyVP - Sales & Marketing Amrit Kumar Singh Circulation Manager Magendran PerumalEditorialViswanathan A Keerthana KantharajLakshmi Prabha S Roopalatha H Meriya SabuA population of about 34.2 million people. The country's healthcare market was valued at nearly $28 billion in 2024, driven by aging demographics, rising healthcare demand, and a booming medical tourism sector. However, Malaysia has firmly established itself as a leading global exporter of pharmaceutical products, with exports reaching $471 million last year and covering a wide range of generic and over-the-counter medicines. In 2024, the United States alone imported approximately $109.33 million worth of Malaysian pharmaceuticals, accounting for around 18 percent of the country's total pharma exports. It's no wonder that despite the US adopting a general 19 percent tariff rate on Malaysian goods, pharmaceutical exports remain exempt due to active bilateral discussions. This exemption not only bodes well for Malaysia's future but also underscores a significant business opportunity--one that should be powered by technology. The pharmaceutical industry is projected to generate nearly $1.74 billion in revenue this year, highlighting both resilience and growth potential. Technology is playing a transformative role in this progress, with digital advancements, AI, automation, and progressive regulatory changes steadily reshaping the industry. Artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery, supporting personalized medicine, and improving clinical trial management. Sector-wide digital transformation is anticipated to boost productivity by over 20 percent by 2027; AI adoption in drug development and manufacturing is up 35 percent year-on-year, driving efficiency and speeding up product launches. Production and supply chain automation are estimated to reduce operational costs by up to 25 percent over the next three years. These dynamic shifts make this an exciting and pivotal period for Malaysia's healthcare leaders to shine. This special issue of CEO Insights Asia is a dedication to them. Do let us know your thoughts. Sujith VasudevanManaging Editoreditor@ceoinsightsasia.comIt's Time for Malaysia's Healthcare Leaders to Shine Unlocking the Art andScience of StrategicMarketing BrandDevelopment andManagementDigital MarketingServicesSocial MediaManagementMarketingStrategyDevelopmentCustomerJourney Mappingand ExperienceDesignMarketingCampaignManagement MarketResearch andAnalysis Content Creationand MarketingSales Enablementand SupportMarketingPerformanceMeasurement andReportingEmpower Y o u r B u s i n e s s w i t h V y u g h ' s ServicesMARKETING PARTNERYOURFOR MOREINFORMATIONSTRATEGICSTRATEGICwww.vyughmarketing.comVYUGH MARKETING @vyugh.marketingconnect@vyughmarketing.com
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