27 April 2010, Penang - YB Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) visited the BMI plant in Penang. YB's visit was a follow-up to discuss B. Braun's large investment in Penang and the Pharmaceutical business. As a gesture of welcome to Dato' Sri Mustapa, he was invited to participate in a specially organised ground-breaking ceremony of an extension to BMI's plant in here. read more in newsclip >>
B. Braun Chairman Pumps in 100m. euros in R&D in Penang at DSPN Award Ceremony
Penang - Prof Dr. Ludwig Georg Braun, Chairman of the Management Board of B. Braun Melsungen AG, receives the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) award from his Excellency, Tun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr.) Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas at a special ceremony held at Seri Mutiara on Wed, 8 October 2009. The award carries the title of Datuk. Speaking to the press after the ceremony, Prof. Dato Dr. Braun revealed the Group’s plans to invest another 100m euros (RM 500m) into R&D capabilities in Penang. read more in press release >>
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B. Braun Takes Lead in inaugural German Week celebrations in Penang Penang – B. Braun is taking part in the German Week celebrations in Penang to showcase its leading employer status in Penang’s manufacturing zone. A number of fun activities will be held at its booth in USM from 12-16 October, 2009. GerMANY FACES Malaysia - German Week in Penang is being held in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC), the Goethe Institute (GI), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and other leading German companies and universities. The German Week is an initiative by the German Embassy Kuala Lumpur to bring together German Industry and Malaysia's elite of the future. link : http://www.moderngermany.com.my
B. Braun Staff Rallies Help for victims of Typhoon Ondoy Philippines – Tropical storm “Ondoy” wrought heavy damage to the Philippines, in particular Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In its wake, many of them lost their property, livelihood and the security of their homes. After the devastation caused by Typhoon Ondoy, another super typhoon Pepeng created havoc in the central and Northern part of Luzon. Power supply to the affected areas have not been restored and major highways have been closed to traffic and not passable to vehicles due to landslides and road cuts in various parts.
B. Braun employees from around the Asia Pacific region have been quick to respond to the devastation by raising funds among local subsidiaries to help their colleagues in the affected areas. Even as these calamities took a toll on its staff and normal operations, the company, has not lost sight of extending a helping hand to the wider community. They have made a donation to the GMA Kapusa Foundation, a private relief organization in Manila. More details about this foundation can be found at link: http://www.kapusofoundation.com
Once again, B. Braun is the SILVER sponsor for this premier interventional cardiology event in the Asia-Pacific region. Come and be challenged in an environment where lively exchanges of scientific knowledge, best practices, technical pearls and tips will be conducted through an Asian perspective.
Join our excellent line-up of B. Braun sponsored key opinion leaders who will share their international experiences and opinions at our B. BRAUN spots during SingLIVE 2009.
Pre-Congress Evening Symposium (B. Braun Sponsored) Thursday, 26 February 2008 Venue: MR 202, Level 2 Time: 1800 - 2000 hrs Theme: SeQuent Please - A New Era of Treating Coronary Stenosis link : http://www.deb-bbraun.com
B. Braun gets favourable support from Penang State Government for Future Expansion Plans
29th Jan 2009, Penang
Penang - B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd (BMI) is looking into expansion plans to meet the increasing demand in the healthcare market. With the newly acquired 9000sqm land in front of its current premise, BMI’s multi-faceted master plan approach focuses on catering to the growth potential for the next 15 to 20 years. read more in press release >>
FuSu Malaysia Winner Announced
11th Sep 2008, Kuala Lumpur
Dr Mahadevan Deva Tata from University of Malaya Medical Centre was announced as the Malaysian winner of the international contest, “The Future of Sutures” (FuSu), initiated by leading healthcare supplier B. Braun. Dr Mahadevan not only took home a cash prize worth 5,000 Euro but will also represent Malaysia in the international awards ceremony together with other national winners from over 25 countries worldwide on December 5, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. read more in press release (PDF) >>
B. Braun saves lives with RM 400,000 worth of medical supplies
8th July 2008, Penang
B. Braun Medical Industries is providing humanitarian aid to the Cyclone disaster victims in Myanmar with the delivery of much needed medical supplies worth RM400,000 to “Nargis Action Group” (NAG), a local relief organisation. B. Braun’s donation consists of medical products, pharmaceutical solutions and sutures. read more (PDF) >>
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For B. Braun Asia Pacific News Christina Lim Head of Corporate Communications, Asia Pacific Tel : 65-6213 0934
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