Established by Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2012, Clinical Research Malaysia exists to advance global health solutions for a brighter, more hopeful future for the people by providing speedy and reliable end-to-end clinical research support for quality studies. Our innate understanding of the local clinical research landscape with the international standards of operations coupled with fundamental backing of the government ministries provide us an incomparable advantage to work with partners from the nascent stages of development to materialisation of the end product, in order to deliver better treatment and high skilled job opportunities.
Clinical Research Malaysia
Suite E-10-20, Amcorp Business Suites, Manara Melawangi,
Amcorp Trade Centre, No. 18, Jalan Persiaran Barat,
46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
03/10/2025
Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) successfully held its 8th Research Day 2025 with the theme “Research Today for the Best Healthcare of Tomorrow”, officiated by Dr Syarifah Noor Anisah, Deputy Director (Medical) of HKL.
The event featured inspiring sessions by Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham on the journey of Hepatitis C, Dr Muthukkumaran on cancer innovations, Dr Azura representing Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) on advancing dermatology through industry partnership, and Dr Ngu Lock Hock on genomic research, alongside a forum on digital health and AI.
CRM also had the opportunity to showcase its initiatives through an exhibition booth, further strengthening collaborations in advancing clinical research for better healthcare outcomes.
03/10/2025
Strengthening Regional Ties in Clinical Research
CRM recently visited the Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES) in Bangkok. Our CEO, Dr. Akhmal Yusof, together with Ms. Shakirin Kamaruzaman, Clinical Operations Manager, were warmly welcomed by the SICRES team, led by Professor Dr Apichat Asavamongkolkul (Dean, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital).
The meeting was filled with meaningful discussions on advancing clinical research in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Southeast Asia region.
We deeply appreciate the warm hospitality from SICRES and CRM looks forward to future collaborations.
02/10/2025
The 14th Sarawak Research Day, held in Sibu, brought together 375 attendees from across Sarawak to celebrate and advance clinical research in the region.
The contributions of Sarawak General Hospital, Miri and Sibu Hospital to sponsored clinical research have not only strengthened Malaysia’s position on the global clinical trial map but also delivered remarkable recruitment achievements in the region.
In her keynote, Dr Veronica Lugah, State Health Director of the Sarawak Health Department, reaffirmed the state's unwavering support to hospitals and healthcare professionals in Sarawak in advancing research.
Congratulations to Dr Toh Teck Hock, Head of CRC Hospital Sibu and Event Chair, and the dedicated Organizing Committee for making this year’s Sarawak Research Day a resounding success.
30/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr Eznal Izwadi and study team in Kuala Lumpur Hospital for randomizing their first patient in Malaysia for Breast Cancer Study. Not to forget our Study Coordinators, Nurshima and Fadhilah for their contribution to this achievement. Kudos to everyone!
30/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr Ng Keat Keng & study team of Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in randomizing their first patient in Malaysia for Ulcerative Colitis study. Kudos to our Study Coordinator Engku, Magdalene, Farahin, Izyan and Azyyati for their contribution. Keep up the good work!
30/09/2025
It was a huge honour to host Dr Yasuhiro Fujiwara, Chief Executive Officer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), Japan yesterday, along with his team at CRM HQ. PMDA has been a beacon in driving regional regulatory harmonisation through trainings and collaborations. With Asia First as one of its key pillars, PMDA views ASEAN as a region with high potential and is keen to collaborate with stakeholders within the clinical research ecosystem to expand ASEAN and Asia's footprint in global clinical trials.
30/09/2025
CRM was proud to be part of the delegation at the 36th Annual Scientific Congress of the Malaysian Oncological Society (ASCOMOS 2025) in Johor Bahru, held under the inspiring theme “Goals of Hope: Advancing Oncology Together.”
It was a valuable opportunity to network with stakeholders, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest landscape in oncology management and treatment innovations. We look forward to meeting again at ASCOMOS 2026, which will be held alongside the 59th Malaysia–Singapore Congress of Medicine!
29/09/2025
We are looking for patients with Multiple Sclerosis condition. Visit the link below if you are interested to partake in our clinical trial!
We are proud to share that Datuk Dr. Radzi, Dr. Tahir, and Dr. Azahadi have been recognized among the Top 2% Scientists in the World 2025 by Stanford University and Elsevier, under the Single-Year Achievement category. This prestigious recognition highlights their outstanding research contributions, global scientific impact, and dedication to advancing knowledge in their respective fields. Their achievement not only reflects personal excellence but also shines a spotlight on Malaysia’s growing presence in the international research community. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone!
Congratulations to the research team from Sarawak General Hospital led by PI Dr. Kho Sze Shyang as well as CRM's Study Coordinator, Ms Noor Annisa, on the successful publication in Respiration journal. The team's study demonstrates the combination of a 1.4-mm radiofrequency ablation catheter with an ultrathin bronchoscope, offering a promising minimally invasive option for subpleural peripheral lung tumor ablation. A proud milestone in advancing interventional pulmonology from Malaysia to the world!
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Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) was established by the Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2012 with its sole existence anchored on advancing global health solutions for a brighter, more hopeful future for the people. To that end, we provide speedy and reliable end-to-end clinical research support for quality studies to our partners. In our pursuit of excellence, we continuously strive to improve on the delivery of our expertise to meet our partners’ needs by tapping into the breadth and depth of our organisation’s clinical research prowess. As these studies unfold, we work together with our partners to create an impetus in delivering better treatment to patients, while at the same time creating high-skilled job opportunities.
The strength of our operation lies in of our innate understanding of the local clinical research landscape and implementation of international standards.This, when considered in parallel to the fundamental backing of the government ministries, provides us with an incomparable advantage, as we work hand-in-hand with our partners from the nascent stages of development to materialisation of the end product.
In the journey towards a brighter and better future, we facilitate the entry of industry-sponsored research into Malaysia, working closely with the government and relevant authorities to ensure that all regulations and best practices are met.
Having cumulated a wealth of experience in the clinical research industry, we recognise that pivotal factors such as financial prudence, speed in delivery quality end product and reliability form the core of our integrity among our partners. As such, we ensure core values of transparency, honesty, accountability and trustworthiness resonate throughout CRM. These values make up our DNA and are evident in our practices regardless of whether we are fronting patients, partners or patrons, or in our individual workplaces – the ethical conduct form the core of our culture. These values are also cascaded to our principal investigators and study coordinators, who act as the catalysts of the clinical research process.
In CRM, we credit the outstanding performance to the team that we have anchored within our organisation. Their endless pursuit of innovation and continuous improvement have propelled CRM forward to optimise the opportunities that come our way. At a macroscopic level, Malaysia inherits a wealth of patient pool that accommodates a diverse range of clinical researches requirement, competent principal investigators and strength to assist partners in progressing through clinical trials that produce quality results with minimal cost and speediest timeline.
As CRM vouches for an aspiring future in the medical industry, we have implemented mechanisms to expand hospital capacity for clinical trials and tests. This is possible by tapping into our vast talent pool consisting of principal investigators and medical assistants.
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Clinical Research Malaysia
Suite E-10-20, Amcorp Business Suites, Manara Melawangi,
Amcorp Trade Centre, No. 18, Jalan Persiaran Barat,
46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
t: +603 7960 5153 | f: +603 7932 1940 | e: contact@clinicalresearch.my