AMIDST the global race by pharmaceutical companies to develop vaccines for the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, a few local players were thrust into the limelight.
The share prices of local pharmaceutical companies Duopharma Biotech Bhd and Pharmaniga Bhd recently soared to hit their all-time highs.
This came after Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said these companies would be involved in the fill-and-finish processes for Covid-19 vaccines, once they are available.
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