Cancer Research Malaysia appoints first procurement specialist
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) has hired its first Procurement Specialist, Nur Farehah Azhar, as the charity scales operations to support laboratory breakthroughs.
Source: Cancer Research Malaysia · July 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 29 JULY 2026 —
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) has hired its first Procurement Specialist, Nur Farehah Azhar, as the charity scales operations to support laboratory breakthroughs.
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She joins CRMY with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and brings operational discipline to sourcing, vendor management and price negotiations across multiple departments. The charity said her dual expertise in science and procurement helps prevent delays in delivering equipment and supplies to researchers.
“Her background allows her to understand laboratory needs and negotiate effectively,” CRMY said in a statement on Thursday. The appointment formalises a function that had been handled informally until she started in November 2024.
CRMY did not disclose the cost of the role or any impact on its RM120 million annual budget. The charity relies on donations and government grants; last year’s annual report showed RM11.2 million in procurement-related spending. Analysts said the hire signals tighter financial controls as the organisation grows its pipeline of clinical trials.
Nur Farehah’s appointment comes as CRMY expands partnerships with public hospitals to accelerate patient trials. The charity said it expects the dedicated role to cut procurement lead-times by at least 15% by the third quarter of 2025.
A CRMY spokeswoman said the organisation will publish updated financial details in its next annual report, due in September.