This endeavour aligns with the objectives outlined in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, which intends to empower the people of Sarawak with the necessary skills to access higher-paying job opportunities and boost their income levels.
CRC SGH is the first site in Malaysia to obtain Malaysia Ministry of Health (MoH) approval to undertake FIH clinical trials, having done so in November 2019.
This premise will eventually house not only the research centre with training facilities, but JKR Sarawakâs own ISO 17025 accredited Central Materials Laboratory will also be operating from there.
Malaysia witnessed the launching of the new Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) Park Master Plan on 6 October by the Malaysian Prime Minister.