The inaugural Shanghai Fair Healthcare Malaysia 2026 concluded its two-day run at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) on May 23, 2026, marking a step in strengthening medical and technological collaboration between Malaysia and China.
Guided by the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and various Shanghai industry federations, the exhibition featured 73 booths and hosted over 300 Chinese delegates. The event also drew more than 1,000 Malaysian healthcare professionals, buyers, and industry stakeholders.
The exhibition showcased a wide range of first-to-market innovations, including surgical and rehabilitation robotics, AI-powered hearing and mobility devices, advanced oncology treatment systems, and intelligent Traditional Chinese Medicine solutions.
Business matchmaking was a core focus of the event, facilitating over 100 one-on-one meetings between more than 150 participating companies.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Medical Device Authority’s CEO P Muralitharan highlighted how technology and innovation are driving a rapid healthcare transformation.
He also reaffirmed Malaysia’s ambition to leverage progressive policies and internationally aligned regulatory frameworks to become South-east Asia’s leading medical technology hub.
Lin Senyong, president of the c, described Malaysia as “a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia’s healthcare market”. He added that the exhibition provided “an important platform for Chinese and Malaysian companies to explore new partnerships, investments and technology collaborations that can advance healthcare innovation across the region.
