01/06/2026
COMMUNICATION 21 MEDIA GROUP AND DATO’ ZAMANE ABDUL RAHMAN TO ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PLATFORM TO SUPPORT CHINA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL DEVICE ENTRY INTO ASEAN
通信21媒体集团与拿督扎马尼·阿都拉曼携手推动中国医疗科技与医疗器械进入东盟市场
1 June 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Communication 21 Media Group is pleased to announce that following a strategic meeting with Dato’ Zamane Abdul Rahman, former Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Device Authority (MDA), both parties have agreed in principle to establish a dedicated organization focused on facilitating the introduction, regulatory readiness, commercialization, and regional expansion of medical technologies and medical devices from China into Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.
The initiative is envisioned as a strategic bridge between China’s rapidly advancing medical technology sector and the growing healthcare markets of ASEAN, creating a structured ecosystem that supports regulatory compliance, market access, business development, distribution partnerships, and long-term regional growth.
As ASEAN continues to experience significant healthcare expansion, increasing demand for advanced medical technologies, and rising healthcare investments, the need for a trusted platform that can effectively connect innovation with market opportunities has become increasingly important.
The proposed organization will focus on several key areas:
• Facilitating the introduction of innovative medical technologies and medical devices from China into ASEAN markets
• Supporting regulatory compliance and registration processes under Malaysia’s Medical Device Act and relevant ASEAN regulatory frameworks
• Assisting manufacturers in understanding local regulatory requirements, market entry pathways, and commercialization strategies
• Building strategic partnerships with hospitals, healthcare institutions, industry stakeholders, investors, and healthcare ecosystems across ASEAN
• Facilitating the appointment of authorized representatives, distributors, channel partners, and strategic business collaborators throughout the region
• Supporting responsible and compliant market expansion while maintaining regulatory integrity, quality standards, and patient safety
• Promoting greater healthcare innovation, technology transfer, and cross-border collaboration between China and ASEAN
Dato’ Zamane Abdul Rahman brings extensive regulatory and industry experience to the initiative. During his leadership at the Medical Device Authority, he played a significant role in the development and implementation of Malaysia’s medical device regulatory framework and contributed to the advancement of medical device regulatory harmonization efforts across Asia.
Communication 21 Media Group, with more than 35 years of industrial, commercial, and regional connectivity experience, will contribute its ASEAN-wide business ecosystem, industry networks, strategic partnerships, media platforms, and cross-border engagement capabilities to support the initiative.
Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo, Founder of Communication 21 Media Group and Executive Chairman (ASEAN) of the Global Confederation of Belt and Road Economic Cooperation, said:
“China has become one of the world’s leading centers for medical technology innovation, research, manufacturing, and healthcare advancement. At the same time, ASEAN is emerging as one of the fastest-growing healthcare regions globally. We believe there is tremendous opportunity to build a structured and responsible bridge that connects qualified medical technologies, healthcare stakeholders, investors, distributors, and market opportunities across the region.”
He added:
“Our objective is not merely to facilitate market entry. We aim to build a sustainable ecosystem that supports regulatory compliance, responsible commercialization, industry collaboration, healthcare advancement, and long-term value creation for both China and ASEAN.”
Further details regarding the organization, strategic partnerships, industry engagement programmes, healthcare initiatives, and regional collaboration activities will be announced in the coming months.
About Communication 21 Media Group
Communication 21 Media Group is a regional industrial and commercial media, connectivity, and business ecosystem organization with more than 35 years of experience across ASEAN. Through its ASEAN-Connect Initiative and China-To-ASEAN Initiative, the Group focuses on strengthening industrial, commercial, technological, and cross-border connectivity between ASEAN and China.
BUILDING THE HEALTHCARE BRIDGE BETWEEN CHINA AND ASEAN
Connecting Medical Innovation, Regulatory Readiness, and Market Opportunities Across the Region.
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2026年6月1日｜马来西亚吉隆坡
通信21媒体集团欣然宣布，在与马来西亚医疗器械管理局（Medical Device Authority，MDA）前首席执行官拿督扎马尼·阿都拉曼（Dato’ Zamane Abdul Rahman）举行战略会议后，双方已原则上达成共识，将共同成立一个专注于推动中国医疗科技与医疗器械进入马来西亚及东盟市场的专业组织，协助企业实现合规准入、市场拓展、商业化发展及区域布局。
该计划将打造成为连接中国医疗科技创新力量与东盟医疗健康市场的重要桥梁，建立一个涵盖法规合规、市场准入、商业发展、渠道建设及区域合作的完整生态体系。
随着东盟地区医疗健康产业持续快速发展，对先进医疗科技与医疗设备的需求不断增长，医疗领域投资持续增加，一个能够有效连接创新技术与市场机会的可信平台显得尤为重要。
拟成立的组织将重点推动以下领域：
• 推动中国创新医疗科技及医疗器械进入东盟市场
• 协助企业符合马来西亚《医疗器械法案》及东盟相关法规要求，并支持产品注册流程
• 协助制造商了解当地法规要求、市场准入路径及商业化策略
• 促进与医院、医疗机构、行业组织、投资机构及东盟医疗生态系统建立战略合作关系
• 协助企业寻找并委任授权代表、经销商、渠道伙伴及战略合作伙伴
• 在确保法规合规、质量标准及患者安全的前提下，推动企业负责任地拓展市场
• 促进中国与东盟之间的医疗创新、技术转移及跨境合作
拿督扎马尼·阿都拉曼拥有丰富的医疗器械监管及行业经验。在担任马来西亚医疗器械管理局首席执行官期间，他积极参与并推动马来西亚医疗器械监管体系的建立与实施，同时为亚洲地区医疗器械法规协调发展作出了重要贡献。
通信21媒体集团拥有超过35年的产业媒体、商业连接及区域发展经验，将充分发挥其覆盖东盟的商业生态系统、行业网络、战略合作伙伴关系、媒体平台以及跨境资源整合能力，为该计划提供支持。
通信21媒体集团创办人、一带一路全球经济合作联盟总会东盟执行主席杨镇宾博士（荣誉）表示：
“中国已经成为全球最重要的医疗科技创新、研发及制造中心之一，而东盟则正在崛起成为全球增长最快的医疗健康市场之一。我们相信，现在正是建立一座连接中国与东盟医疗产业的重要桥梁的最佳时机，让优质医疗科技、行业伙伴、投资机构、经销网络及市场机会能够更高效地实现对接。”
他补充表示：
“我们的目标不仅仅是帮助企业进入市场，更希望打造一个可持续发展的生态体系，推动法规合规、商业发展、产业合作、医疗进步，以及为中国与东盟创造长期价值。”
有关该组织的正式成立、战略合作伙伴、行业交流活动、医疗健康项目及区域合作计划等详情，将于未来数月陆续公布。
关于通信21媒体集团
通信21媒体集团是一家拥有超过35年经验的区域性产业媒体、商业连接及生态系统建设机构。通过“东盟互联互通倡议”（ASEAN-Connect Initiative）及“中国至东盟倡议”（China-To-ASEAN Initiative），集团致力于加强中国与东盟之间的产业、商业、科技及跨境合作联系。
构建中国与东盟医疗健康产业之桥
连接医疗创新、法规合规与区域市场机遇。
