In August 2026, Bera Hospital in Pahang and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital (HOSHAS) in Temerloh completed Malaysia’s first proof-of-concept drone delivery of blood samples, with Alphaswift Industries and support from the Ministry of Health (KKM). For a distance of approximately 20 km, drone transport saved about 20 minutes compared with ground transport. Beyond speed, the validation assessed sample quality and test accuracy. Vibration, attitude changes, and short-term temper

Our quality control procedure ensured our clients product meet international healthcare industry standards.

The year 2026 marks a pivotal moment for healthcare and laboratory infrastructure across Southeast Asia. From groundbreaking plasma therapy ecosystems to new infectious disease laboratories, from AI-powered diagnostics to strengthened medical waste regulations, the region is undergoing a profound transformation that places infection control at the forefront of public health priorities.

A specimen bag is a specialized, leak-resistant plastic bag designed to safely contain and transport biological specimens – including blood, urine, tissue, and other clinical samples – from collection sites to diagnostic laboratories. These bags serve as secondary packaging that holds primary specimen containers (such as tubes, vials, or culture dishes) while providing an additional layer of protection against leakage, contamination, and exposure.

Merit Packaging Sdn Bhd (Meritplas) announce a significant milestone in our journey: the launch of our new, state-of-the-art factory in Kamunting, Perak, dedicated exclusively to healthcare and laboratory production. Our new facility is purpose-built to meet the growing global demand for premium specimen bags, specimen transport bags with pouch, lab packaging, and biohazard bags, all manufactured under the highest infection control standards.