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LETTER | Streamlining specialist training through Medical Act amendments - AMM

Amendments will significantly enhance MMC's ability to ensure quality of medical specialists.

#HEALTH: In aid of intellectually disabled children and adults | New Straits Times

THE Malaysian Medical Association Foundation (MMAF) is organising a charity concert on July 21 at the Manipal University College Malaysia campus in Malacca to aid Special Olympics Malaysia.

Malaysia eyes health fund to boost public healthcare services

Minister considers the implications of creating a comprehensive health fund

Malaysia can be leader in specialist training, says ex-health DG

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah commends health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad for political will to see through amendments to the Medical Act.

Medical Act Amendment Marks New Chapter In Malaysian Health Care — Malaysian Medical Association

MMA says passage of the Medical Act amendment in the Dewan Rakyat is a milestone that will contribute significantly to elevating the quality of health care in Malaysia, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining the high standards…

Expert welcomes amendments to Drug Dependants Act | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The amendment to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 marks a progressive step towards decriminalising drug addiction.

Problems With Providing Value-Based Health Care — Association Of Private Hospitals Malaysia

APHM says although value-based health care or pay-for-outcome schemes are successful in Germany, Taiwan, and to some extent, UK, there are substantial problems like doctors overlooking high-risk patients, potentially leading to u…

Health Ministry considers establishing National Health Fund | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is considering the establishment of a National Health Fund for the funding of public healthcare services, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Medical Act amendments passed in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The much-anticipated amendments to the Medical Act, which aim to resolve the conflict related to the parallel pathway programme, have been passed in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (July 17).

RCSEd parallel pathway specialist degree listed in Dewan bill

The Medical Act 1971 Amendment Bill 2024 also proposes the recognition of USM’s medical genetics course and RCSI’s neurosurgery degree.

Code blue has missed the point!

Medical Act amendments should resolve parallel pathway issue, says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to the Medical Act will hopefully be the much-needed resolution to the conflict and polemic that has arisen with the parallel pathway programme and the recognition of specialists qualification, says D…

No need to upload Covid-19 test results to MySejahtera from now

Health ministry says from now on tests will be for treatment, not screening.

Changes in Infectious Diseases Act will hit vulnerable groups hardest, says think tank

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says the proposed amendments are likely to encourage corruption and result in double standards.

MMA urges lawmakers to back Medical Act amendments

Legal changes needed to address critical shortage of specialists, says Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz.

No bias against master’s programmes, says health ministry

Deputy director Dr Hirman Ismail says 120 courses are available at public universities, with 96% of the funding allocated over the last five years.

Act 50 Amendment Bill Decouples MQA From Medical Specialist Training, Empowers Minister To Register Specialist Doctors And Qualifications

The Act 50 amendment bill opens up medical specialist training to non-university entities and removes MQA purview from specialist training/ postgrad medical programs run by non-university entities/ universities for the purposes o…

Light at end of tunnel for parallel pathway specialists’ recognition

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok is hopeful the Medical Act 1971 Amendment Bill will be passed this week as it is ‘urgent and of utmost importance’.

Healthcare to contribute rm 196 billion to the economy

The impressive growth of Malaysia’s healthcare industry has solidified the country’s position as a key player in the global market, says Malaysia External Trade Development Corp chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Meri...

Sharp decline in fertility rate as more marrying later

The average age of couples getting wed increased from 24.7 years in 1990 to 28.9 in 2022.

Dengue cases rise with 5 deaths reported last week

A total of 78,068 cases have been reported this year, significantly higher compared with the 61,545 cases in the same period in 2023.

Over 48,000 calls on suicidal behaviour made to mental health crisis helpline from 2022 until June this year, says DPM Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Mental Health Crisis Helpline, HEAL 15555, received over 48,000 calls related to suicidal behaviour from 2022 until June this year, Deputy Prime...

Patient abandonment on the rise in Malaysia’s government hospitals

Hundreds of patients are abandoned by their families at government hospitals. These abandoned seniors are occupying hospital beds that are in high demand as there is a long list of patients in need of medical attention and awaiti…

MOH refining rules on sale of smoking products, including through vending machines

PUTRAJAYA (July 12): The Ministry of Health (MOH) is refining regulations related to the ban on the sale of all smoking products, including through vending machines.