PETALING JAYA: A national strategic buffer stock will be established to ensure a sufficient supply of medicines and medical devices amid the global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, said Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic). “The global energy crisis affects not only oil and logistics but also the supply of medicines and medi­cal devices. The government, he said, has outlined several short-term measures to safeguard the country’s supply of medicines and medical needs. This involves the establishment of a national strategic buffer stock to enhance preparedness for futu­re shocks, as well as the transition from resin-based materials to polymers for specific products, aiming to improve supply stability. Efforts are also underway to develop a national medicine security policy through MyMedSecure, alongside initiatives to strengthen the local pharmaceutical and medi­cal device industry.

Source: The Star April 08, 2026 03:51 UTC