NOVEMBER , 2023 | THE HEALTH

Duopharma Biotech said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia , the contract extension was secured by its wholly-owned subsidiary , Duopharma ( M ) Sdn Bhd ( DMSB ). Pharmaniaga Logistics Sdn Bhd dispatched a letter to DMSB , notifying them of the contract

ESTABLISHED in 2010 by a team of like-minded doctors and specialists , WQ Park aims to be a one-stop rehabilitation centre for patients of all ages , from infants to the elderly . WQ Park ’ s rehabilitation centre would provide all the rehabilitation services and products for the patient ’ s needs .

Priding themselves in providing personalised and holistic treatment , WQ Park believes that prevention is better than cure , and they aim to provide their patients with the highest standard of care and commitment . Their physicians and therapists are certified and specialised in a range of rehabilitation methods and the latest rehabilitative equipment and modalities .

WQ Park was also the first rehabilitation centre to introduce The First Robotic Hub in Southeast Asia . The hub possesses a full range of robotics equipment for all medical conditions .

WQ Park was launched by HRH His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri ’ ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in 2010 . It takes pride in nurturing the next generation of professional healthcare specialists by providing a platform for them to grow and learn . It has also partnered with local universities and institutions to foster the next generation of healthcare leaders .

ELGINI Apparel Sdn Bhd ( Elgini ), a Penang-based sportswear brand , had recently acquired a 30,000 square foot factory in Nibong Tebal . The acquisition was to meet the growing demand for their affordable and high-quality sportswear , due to their increased popularity when strategically shifting to the online market .

Elgini had also joined Shopee in November 2020 , utilising the

extension . The contract period of the supply agreements for the supply of the products listed in the letter has been further extended until Dec 31 2023 or such other date as may be directed by the government .

The initial contract was from Dec 1 , 2017 to Nov 30 , 2019 . It was extended thrice until June 30 , 2023 .

Duopharma Biotech did not disclose the value of the supply agreement .

Previous exchange filings reveal Duopharma clinched the supply contract beginning Dec 1 , 2017 until Nov 30 , 2019 , with an estimated value

WQ Park rehabilition centre entrance .

WQ Park robotic hub .

Their slogan is “ Simply Excellent Care .” It ’ s a slogan its Founder chose to represent their care and

shopping platforms various features in order to increase their sales revenue , buyer engagement and their follower count in the platform .

The company observed that their live streaming sessions on Shopee contributed to almost half of their total sales . During Shopee ’ s recent 10.10 campaign , their Shopee Live sales increased by 1.9 times compared to regular days , and they of RM156 million .

Pharmaniaga Logistics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pharmaniaga Bhd , which is under Practice Note 17 status .

experience at WQ Park . Datuk Sri Dr Zulkharnain Ismail , its founder , is a Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon with almost 30 years ’ experience .

He believes that rehabilitation is the important phase of someone ’ s recovery . Therefore , by establishing “ A Healing Park ”, he aspires to give hope to improve their quality of life .

Some of the services provided by WQ Park are ; Doctor and Specialist Clinic , Mind Health Clinic , Physiotherapy , Occupational Therapy , Speech Therapy and Hydrotherapy .

achieved a peak viewership that was 3.7 times higher than usual .

“ Shopee Live is a platform of choice for Elgini that has helped us scale and succeed online . Looking ahead , Elgini Apparel has exciting long-term strategic plans for our Shopee livestream where we are eager to expand our creativity and engage viewers with improved features for a better shopping experience ,” said Elgini CEO , Lim .

RECKITT Malaysia recently convened the inaugural Global Respiratory Infection Partnership ( GRIP ) Summit to address the escalating concern of antimicrobial resistance in Southeast Asia .

The summit brought together international organisations , research institutions , healthcare authorities and healthcare professionals from across multiple countries to collaborate on reducing Antimicrobial Resistance ( AMR ) and promoting appropriate use of antibiotics in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections ( URTI ) and sore throat management .

The rise of AMR poses a significant threat to global healthcare systems and is recognised by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) as among the top 10 global health crises . Experts the world over stated that without constant awareness of responsible antibiotic use , antibiotic-resistant infections could cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050 .

Established in 2012 , GRIP is represented by a group of experts comprising doctors , pharmacists , academics and infectious disease specialists from 13 countries to create awareness through local community impact , that antibiotic resistance affects everyone .

The summit , titled Optimising Patient Care in the Evolving Antibiotic Landscape , was attended by over 100 healthcare professionals and aimed to address the profound challenges posed by URTIs , one of the leading causes of antibiotic overuse , and the subsequent resistance within the community .

Consultant Clinical Microbiologist Universiti Putra , Dr Zamberi Sekawi and Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Kwazulu-Natal South Africa , Professor Sabiha Essack , spoke on the global threat of AMR and its impact on the local treatment landscape of respiratory pathogens as well as the current state of antibiotic utilisation in Malaysia .

Local expert , Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist Universiti Sains Malaysia , Professor Dr Baharudin Abdullah , discussed the current local practices in sore throat management , alternative treatment from antibiotic prescriptions , advocating symptomatic relief as little evidence exists that antibiotics are necessary and that 80 per cent of patients will recover in a week regardless of antibiotic use .

“ We are proud to host ASEAN ’ s first GRIP Summit . We hope that our continuous engagement through events like these encourage collaboration among healthcare professionals , researchers , policymakers , and public health organisations to share best practices and facilitate knowledge exchange ,” remarked Reckitt Malaysia and Singapore Marketing Director for Health , Tiffany Tang .

“ The responsible use of antibiotics is paramount in preserving their effectiveness . This multidisciplinary collaboration within the sector is a great way to drive meaningful change in healthcare systems locally , ensuring that antibiotics remain effective tools in the fight against infections ,” added Manipal International University Alumni Association President , Dr Koh Kar Chai .