PERANTIM Chairman, Mr NC Leow and Deputy Chairman, Mr Johari Abu Kasim conducted a courtesy visit to Medical Device Authority (MDA) Malaysia, Mr Ahmad Shariff Hambali. The objective of the meeting was to introduce PERANTIM to MDA, as well as identify potential solutions to several issues such as CAB, and CFS. Based on the discussions held with Mr. Ahmad Shariff, PERANTIM committee members were delighted when Mr. Ahmad Shariff proposed some solutions for the issues faced by the industry. PERANTIM believes that closer cooperation between industry and regulatory body is critical in developing the industry in the longer run. The meeting ended in an amicable manner both parties – PERANTIM and MDA are looking for closer collaboration in the foreseeable future.