In March, Malaysia collaborated with the WHO in a "Solidarity Trial" to test several drugs globally in treating Covid-19 patients. However despite proactive signalling late-stage clinical trials are being conducted elsewhere, and not in Malaysia. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr. Akhmal Yusof Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Research Malaysia we will discussing how the country might need to reposition itself in drug research and development.