Qualampur: Global packaging company MCORs sees Malaysia as a strategic foundation in its broad Asia-Pacific Healthcare strategy, especially in response to the growing demand and developed trade dynamics of the region.
“Even amidst the ongoing changes in global trade, we recognize the strategic advantage of Malaysia with it
Strong manufacturing base, skilled
Talent pool, and business -friendly environment, “Vice President of Health Service Laura Wong, Vice President of MCOR Flexibles Asia Pacific (Picture) told Sunbiz,
He said that the expansion of Malasia in Malaysia complements the company’s regional development initiatives, which includes the acquisition of MDK in China, the establishment of a grid lacquer paper unit in India and the production of a co-ectrogen blow film and printing plant in Singapore.
To note, the New York Stock Exchange-list MCO has completed the construction of its plant for advanced healthcare packaging coating in Selangore- to use state-of-the-art air knife coating technology for the first time in Asia.
The facility aims to improve access to the premium steril packaging solutions of the healthcare customers in the region, which is to expand the healthcare packaging operation of the MCOR, which is going to produce both top and below the top and bottom for medical device packaging at a site for the first time in Asia.
Wong said that in this new feature, MCOR’s investment underlines the company’s long -term trust in Malaysia as an important center in the global health care supply chain.
He said that these expansion and investment strengthen the dedication of Amcor to distribute new, high quality healthcare packaging solutions and strengthen Malaysia’s role in the global healthcare supply chain.
Asked how Malaysia’s Healthcare Manufacturing Sector is detected to protect its global competition with 24% US tariffs on Malaysia’s goods, Wong said that domestic healthcare manufacturing sector, localization, innovation and business participation can adapt to the medical packaging industry.
“To protect global competition, we would like to prioritize rapidly to increase the supply chain flexibility through local production to reduce dependence on external markets and increase cost capacity,” he said.
“Industry is also taking rapid advantage of advanced manufacturing technologies, automation and smart production practices to maintain high standards and productivity, controlling costs.
“Malaysia’s efficient workforce has jointly placed the country as an attractive center for healthcare manufacturing with a stable economic and political environment and is a strong contender for other established manufacturing hubs globally.
Wong said, “In addition, the active steps being taken by the Ministry of Health, such as searching alternative supply sources for essential drugs and medical equipment from countries like India and China, reflects a comprehensive strategy to reduce tariff effects and protect the country’s health care chains.”
He also said that Malaysia is focusing at one place in the medical equipment field by focusing on the focus.
High value and innovative products.
The government’s new industrial master plan 2030 (NIMP) identifies the medical equipment as a major development sector, aimed at strengthening product design, development and integrated services.
To support this, the government is offering targeted policies and tax encouragement and developing special high-technical parks while promoting Malaysia as a major manufacturing center in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Future-proofing in the Global Healthcare Value Chain requires a strong partnership and a strong, connected ecosystem for the position of Malaysia, and this is fine where the Amcor is centered.
“Our new feature in Malaysia complements our existing features in both Malaysia and Singapore,” Wong said.
“Together, they create a fully integrated network that allows the AMCOR to serve as a one-stop solution provider-offer, convert the top and bottom webs, and
The ability to make bags under a regional umbrella.
“This proximity to major healthcare markets in Asia increases the rapid response time, supply chain flexibility and service levels for our partners.”
Amcor is the first in Asia to introduce advanced air nife coating technology at its new Selangore plant, which enables accurate control of coating thickness to protect sensitive medical products and meets global regulatory standards.
The AMCOR uses smart manufacturing practices such as automated quality control, real -time data monitoring and future stating analysis to increase the stability of the product, improve efficiency and support continuous quality improvement.
Wong said that these technologies would place Mcor and Malaysian manufacturers to remain competitive in the global healthcare packaging market.
