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Malaysia’s Health Ministry is boosting Syariah-compliant healthcare! 🌟 Quality, affordable, holistic care with a MADANI touch & growing appeal in medical tourism. 🏥✈️
BANGI: The Health Ministry (MOH) is committed to enhancing Syariah-compliant healthcare services to provide added value to patients, especially Muslims seeking such services.
💸💉 Despite Bank Negara’s 10% cap, some Malaysians are still seeing medical insurance premiums soar by 30-50%! 😱 Bayan Baru MP urges policyholders to report these hikes. 📝 Let’s keep insurers accountable! More info:
Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin continues to receive complaints of medical insurance premiums rising by 30%-50%, despite BNM’s 10% cap. PAC will hold a public hearing in Parliament in Feb on private health care costs; the public may a…
🚭💼 Thinking of lighting up at work? Think again! Health Minister Dzul says the office smoking ban is here to stay. Time to keep those lungs (and cubicles) clean! 🏢✨
The health minister was asked to comment on lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla’s application for leave to challenge the ban on smoking in private offices.
🩺💼 Feeling the burnout? Malaysia’s Health Ministry launches a ‘mutual placement exchange’ platform to help healthcare workers swap postings and rejuvenate their careers! 🌟👏
The digital platform allows health workers within the same scheme to exchange placements without the human resources division’s intervention.
🏥💸 70% of private hospital bills in Malaysia are from unregulated charges for basic items! Time to regulate and protect patients from skyrocketing costs.
Dr Rafick Khan dismisses the need for a separate health assurance regulator, adding that BNM can limit insurers' gross profit to 3%-5% YOY. The PHFSA 1998 can also be amended to address excessive profit growth from private hospit…
Johor is rolling out the red carpet for investors in healthcare! 🚑 Plans to develop world-class medical facilities in the Johor Selatan Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) are underway. Great time to invest in future-ready healthcare hubs! 🌐💉 Details here:
BATU PAHAT (Jan 13): The Johor government welcomes international health and medical industry players who wish to invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), thus making the sector a key contributor to the state’…
💉🏥 Malaysia’s public hospitals are overburdened, pushing patients toward pricey private care. Time to boost public healthcare funding and ease the strain! 🇲🇾💪
Lack of funding, chronic manpower shortages in government hospitals leave public dependent on private healthcare sector, civil society groups say.
Malaysia’s health system stuck in the last century? 🚨 A clinical advisor calls out MOH for outdated practices, ignoring Covid lessons, and working in silos. It’s time to push for value-based care and innovation! 💡 Full story:
Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman, clinical advisor to the health minister and MOH, says Malaysia's health care system is stuck in the last century. Calling MOH a "disaster", the ex-Health DG says MOH works in silos and that MOH didn't learn…
🚨 Fake news alert! The Health Ministry debunks claims of a top official causing a scene over lack of ‘VVIP’ treatment at Putrajaya Hospital. Let’s not fall for baseless rumors! 🤔🛑
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has rubbished allegations that one of its senior officials caused a commotion recently by not being accorded "VVIP" treatment at the Putrajaya Hospital.
Big win for Malaysia’s public health sector! 🇲🇾 Amendment of Act 50 doubles specialist training funds to RM152.4M 💰 + higher on-call allowances 💼 + more training opportunities 🎓 = stronger healthcare & talent retention. Full scoop 👇
Since the amendment, the total amount of scholarships for vocational training has risen to RM152.4mn in 2024, which is double the amount compared to the years between 2019 to 2023.
Malaysia’s first Mpox case of 2025 confirmed—a 24-year-old man with recent travel history. Total cases since 2023: 12. MOH urges vigilance & prompt medical attention for symptoms 🦠 Stay safe! 💪
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported a new case of Mpox, marking the first recorded case in Malaysia this year, bringing the total number of cases in...
UMMC’s switch to the DRG system boosted hospital efficiency & patient care in just 3 years! 💡 From fewer unnecessary admissions to better financial health, this could be Malaysia’s next big move for healthcare reform 🚀 More details 👉
UM health economist Prof Dr Maznah Dahlui, chair of MOH's technical advisory committee on DRG, says the DRG model greatly improved UMMC's efficiency after just 3 years. DRG can ensure a hospital's financing sustainability with mu…
🚨 Did you know? Up to 45% of inpatients in Malaysian MOH and university hospitals receive antibiotic prescriptions, with ICUs leading the charge! Outpatient rates are lower, around 3-5%. Let’s use antibiotics wisely to combat resistance!
MOH and university hospitals report antibiotic prescription rates of 44% to 45.5% for inpatients, mainly driven by ICU wards, says the health minister. In health clinics, antibiotic prescription rates for outpatients range from a…
UMMC’s fee hike has people asking: why do teaching hospitals cost more? 🤔 Unlike regular public hospitals, teaching hospitals like UMMC rely on their own revenue, operating under the Higher Education Ministry, not Health. More here:
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has recently announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges, effective January 1 this...
Prevention > Cure! Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad calls for greater gov’t investment in prevention & addressing social determinants of health (SDH) for a healthier Malaysia. 💪 #PublicHealthMatters Details 👉
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad on Thursday stressed the need for the government to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health (SDH) to create a healthier population in Malaysia.
Doctors at Kemaman Hospital are sounding the alarm over severe staff shortages leading to relentless on-call duties—up to 15 times a month! 😰🏥 With bed occupancy exceeding 100%, patients are left waiting in the emergency department for nearly 24 hours. It’s high time the Ministry of Health addresses this critical situation.
A doctor at Kemaman Hospital highlights a severe shortage of medical officers and staff nurses. An MO in the medical department does 6-8 on-calls a month; in paeds, it's 10-15. "MOH staff welfare and wellbeing are critically ill,…
🛡️ Malaysia’s Health Ministry is on high alert! Since August 2024, sentinel surveillance has been active at all international entry points to monitor potential public health threats, including the recent mpox strain found in China. Stay informed and stay safe! 🦠🌍
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been actively monitoring potential public health emergencies since August last year, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, following reports of a new mpox strain discovered in China.
💸 Did you know? Unregulated hospital charges make up 70% of private hospital bills! 🏥 This includes fees for medical supplies, room charges, and lab services—but NOT doctors’ fees. Should we demand better transparency? Read more:
Azrul Mohd Khalib says 70% of private hospital bills are unregulated, including charges for basic items like wheelchairs, heart monitors, and even kidney dishes. "Hospitals can charge whatever they want, with only 30% covering sp…
Employers, it’s time to prioritize mental health! Ignoring it could cost Malaysia up to 1% of GDP. Let’s support our teams and boost productivity. Read more:
MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman urges employers to implement comprehensive policies addressing mental health needs.
Insured patients often pay more, but not because hospitals hike the prices. It’s the premium choices they make—like opting for general anesthesia over local! 💡 Curious why your bill is higher? Find out here:
Insured patients often pay more due to treatment choices, not different pricing, says former Thomson Hospital CEO Nadiah Wan. Health care costs vary based on patient profiles, with severity and treatment decisions influencing the…
Health Minister denies reports of a haemophilia drug shortage, pointing to increased spending and assurances of adequate supply. Meanwhile, the Haemophilia Society raises concerns over treatment delays and patient risks. What’s really going on? 💉 More here:
In a Dec parliament reply, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad denied reported shortages of haemophilia treatment. The Haemophilia Society of Malaysia says major treatment centres faced shortages since early 2023, with patients riski…