10th December 2025, Selangor
PERANTIM Secretary General, Dr. Hyzan Yusof, attended this session which brought together key stakeholders from across the ecosystem — industry leaders, medical practitioners, policy makers, scientists, and university researchers — to discuss the rapidly advancing field of stem-cell applications.
Global Stem-Cell Industry Snapshot
• Current market size (2024): USD 15–17 billion
• Projected market size by 2030–2032: USD 30–55 billion
• Strong double-digit CAGR driven by medical and therapeutic innovation
A major focus of the discussion was the Halal considerations in stem-cell usage, particularly the distinction between Halal vs. Harus.
Key points included:
The importance of verifying stem-cell sources, especially for Muslim patients
Ensuring applications are strictly for medical use and clinical benefit
The dialogue also explored various stem-cell applications, including:
Preventive therapies — e.g., delaying osteoarthritis of the knee and other joints
Treatments for Cerebral Palsy and Autism
Questions surrounding stem-cell treatment for elderly women who wish to conceive
It was a wide-ranging and insightful discussion, underscoring the need for continuous collaboration between government, researchers, clinicians, and industry players as Malaysia advances in this critical medical frontier.
