GEORGE TOWN, Penang, Nov 25 (Bernama) — Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) yesterday officially launched its new Penang Operations Office, officiated by the Minister of Health and CRM Chairman, YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The expansion marks a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s clinical research capacity and supporting the growing number of clinical trials in the northern region. Over the past three years, 723 industry-funded clinical trials were recorded nationwide, generating RM665 million in Gross National Income and creating more than 3,000 skilled jobs in clinical research.
The new office will serve as the base for 24 CRM personnel dedicated to supporting clinical trials at Penang General Hospital—Penang’s most active trial site, where 80% of the state’s sponsored trials are conducted. A significant number of these studies focus on pioneering cancer therapies, offering patients with unmet needs early access to some of the most innovative treatments on the horizon. Penang remains a major contributor to Malaysia’s clinical research landscape, accounting for one in four sponsored clinical trials conducted nationwide.