KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will participate in the 6th Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG6) negotiation session at the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, from today until Saturday, via an online platform due to the conflict in West Asia. The Health Ministry (MOH), in a statement, said the participation involves collaboration with several relevant government agencies, including the Attorney General’s Chambers. According to MOH, the decision to participate in the negotiations online was made after taking into account the conflict in West Asia as well as current critical logistical constraints. MOH said Malaysia recognises the importance of the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS) negotiations in strengthening global pandemic preparedness. "Previously, Malaysia has always ensured representation at such negotiations and has never failed to send a physical delegation,” the ministry said.

Source: The Star March 23, 2026 10:50 UTC