Malaysian Medical Resources
13,946 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman says MOH will form a task force to conduct a study on the discharge of pensioners and civil servants from IJN. The task force’s TOR, members, executive summary, and timeline for reporting to Cabi…
Lukanisman Awang Sauni openly admits in Parliament that tobacco and vape industry influence had successfully killed the GEG. The deputy health minister's remark raises questions about the AG's statement that the AGC believed the…
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KOTA KINABALU, March 14 — No cases of heat cramp and heat stroke have been reported in Sabah thus far due to the hot weather affecting the state since January this year, said...
According to PHM, one piece of butter-filled date is equivalent to a scoop of rice.
The Galen Centre says Malaysia is on the brink of a kidney disease crisis. Socso spent RM1.22mil on dialysis for its contributors in 1999. This increased a whopping 274x in 23 years to RM334.67mil in 2022. Over 51,000 Malaysians…
KUALA LUMPUR: The outstanding amount of unpaid medical fees from foreigners in the country amounted to RM40.08 million in 2023.
Johor health director Dr Mohtar Pungut responds to a media report that said 10,000 residents could be at risk.
Consumers' group Fomca moots an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism to manage medical negligence complaints without having to resort to litigation, welcoming the Federal Court landmark ruling. "Hospitals must be held a…
The patient's lawyer in the Columbia Asia medical negligence case says both the hospital and doctor are equally liable for the RM4.5mil award of damages, but the hospital can't seek indemnity against the anaesthetist. Her indemni…
People living with HIV complain about reduced supply of HIV drugs – Efamat and Tenof-EM – in MOH facilities from 1 month to 2 weeks since last Nov/ Dec, or even 1 week since last Feb. MOH says the "temporary" HAART med supply iss…
Health Minister Dr Dzul is seeking Cabinet approval for proposed regulations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. The Act, which has been gazetted, will then be enforced simultaneously with the enforc…
FPMPAM expects a hike in doctors' professional indemnity insurance premiums that will raise the cost of practising medicine after a landmark Federal Court ruling on medical negligence. "We are clearly headed for a US style defens…
The Malaysian Medical Association says a detailed analysis of the healthcare workforce is necessary if the government wants to consider its proposal.
Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad emphasises importance of community-driven approaches for holistic treatment and prevention.
Cost as a barrier to healthy choices
Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says migrant workers have to incur medical expenses themselves due to limited insurance coverage.
CYBERJAYA, March 7 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will engage in a collaborative sessions with shisha business associations to ensure compliance with regulations, preventing the...
In a landmark verdict on the case of a patient who sued Columbia Asia after suffering permanent mental and physical disability from brain damage, the Federal Court ruled that the private hospital is "liable personally" for the an…
CYBERJAYA, March 6 — The Health Ministry (MoH) issued 214 offence notices worth RM54,050 as part of the two-day Ops Tempat Makan that began yesterday. Health deputy...
RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the healthcare facilities and services sector with KPJ Healthcare Bhd as its top pick.
Malaysia needs a comprehensive solution in preparation to becoming an ageing nation by 2030, including the introduction of special insurance for the elderly, and focusing primarily on the issue of insufficient retirement savings…
The AG's 2022 report found a "lack of achievement" in dengue control, besides noting that the Wolbachia mosquito project has yet to show comprehensive results. Experts say there's no strong scientific evidence for fogging either;…
SHAH ALAM, March 4 — Malaysia along with Brazil, India and Thailand are conducting studies on the reuse of the drug nelfinavir for the treatment of dengue patients, said Health...