left-right: Mohd Zulkefly Ujang, Izham Ismail, and Conrad Clifford (doc.maskargo)

MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MABkargo), the main cargo division of its parent company Malaysia Aviation Group, recent announced its initiative to obtain the CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certificate via a signing ceremony with IATA (the  International Air Transport Association).

The IATA CEIV Pharma is a standardized global certification programme that guides companies to comply with existing global pharmaceutical guidelines. Under the programme, companies will have to undergo training, as well as an assessment of their facilities and processes by independent, IATA-certified auditors to satisfy the strict requirements on pharmaceutical handling before receiving the certification.

At the signing ceremony, Mohd Zulkefly Ujang, Chief Operation Officer signed for MABkargo while Conrad Clifford Asia Pacific Regional Vice President signed for IATA. The signing  was witnessed by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer, Izham Ismail.

This signing makes MABkargo the first airline and cargo terminal operator in Malaysia to embark on this certification process which will take about six months to complete.