Govt sponsors 2,500 clinical tests at more than 260 sites nationwide

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The Health Ministry said the government had sponsored a total of 2,500 clinical tests and researches at more than 260 locations nationwide to help create an inclusive, innovative and fair research ecosystem for all.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00My usual salam, assalamualaikum, assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

00:05We extend a warm welcome and Malaysian hospitality to distinguish partners from the National Cancer Center,

00:14the Atlas Project and the Regional Asian Clinical Trout Association Reactor

00:19with the warmest welcome of our usual selamat datang.

00:25Clinical research at its heart is about the people.

00:28It provides patients with early access to potentially life-saving treatments,

00:34often time when no other option remains.

00:38In Malaysia, we have concluded over 2,500 sponsored clinical trials across 260 sites,

00:45including hospital, academic centres and primary healthcare clinics,

00:50ensuring equitable access and inclusions across communities.

00:56For research to truly serve patients, it must be understood, embraced and trusted.

01:04CRM, under the able, dynamic leadership of his CEO and his team,

01:11has been steadfast in its effort to promote community awareness,

01:16enabling Malaysian to make informed decisions about participating in clinical trials.

01:22But truly, patient-centered research environment begins with an informed and empowered society.

01:30Equally important is the strength of our clinical workforce.

01:34Today, Malaysia's investigators and study teams are increasingly recognized by global sponsors,

01:41not only for their competence, but for their professionalism and ethical conducts.

01:45Our growing involvement in early phase and first in human research signals rising confidence

01:53in our scientific capabilities, infrastructure and our ecosystem.

01:57Beyond every successful trial, there are unsung heroes, which are our study coordinators.

02:09They are truly the backbone of trial delivery.

02:13As we move forward, investing in their development and professionalization must remain a national priority.

02:20That is how we build a high-performing, self-sustaining clinical research ecosystem.

02:27With that, I thank you.

02:28Walidaya, wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

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