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MOH’s Health Transformation Office to lead health reforms

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Health Transformation office under the MOH is set to spearhead the implementation of the Health White Paper reforms.

Emergency funds sought to rebuild razed health clinic

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the funds would also cover the cost of rebuilding the staff quarters and replacing medical equipment.

Adeeba: ‘Egos, Vested Interests Making Us Fail Our Junior Doctors’

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says "egos" and "vested interests" are driving the conflict between the parallel pathway and local Master's programs for specialisation in medicine, suggesting a unified training program with flexible…

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Medical device sector projected to contribute RM20b to Malaysia's economy this year

PUTRAJAYA: The medical device sector is projected to contribute RM20 billion to Malaysia's economy this year, supported by the increase in domestic an...

Smoking Products Act Gazetted, But Not Yet Operational

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) was gazetted on Feb 2, but it's not yet in force. Section 1(2) says that the Act comes into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister. MP Wan Saiful c…

Health minister: Asian Medtec 2024 set to strengthen Malaysia’s reputation in medical technology

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 15 — The organisation of the Asian International Medical Technology Exhibition and Conference 2024 (Asian Medtec 2024) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s reputation...

MMC’s Rejection Of Specialist Registration Applications By Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway Graduates Is Alarming — College Of Surgeons Of Malaysia

The Malaysian Medical Council's (MMC) recent decision to reject specialist registration applications from Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway graduates is alarming and may have grave implications for patients awaiting surgery – Colle…

The Unspoken Reality Of Long Waiting Times In Public Hospitals -- Senior Doctor

A senior medical officer says one reason for long waiting times in govt hospitals is incompetent junior doctors who spend too much time on patients due to their lack of expertise. "The doctors produced now are less and less quali…

Expert warns of health risks from cheap dental items online

Dr P Mahendran says such purchases circumvent the Medical Devices Act, which controls the quality and safety of dental items.

Malaysia’s DCA Conditionally Approves Takeda’s Qdenga Dengue Vaccine

Malaysia's DCA has given conditional approval for Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine for use in people aged ≥4 years, after evaluation of the vaccine's safety, efficacy, and quality. WHO has recommended use of Qdenga in places with h…

Fatigue and Overwork in Malaysia's Healthcare Sector: A Deadly Toll

Tragic incidents of children's deaths caused by overworked healthcare workers forgetting them in cars spark calls for systemic changes in Malaysia's healthcare sector.

#HEALTH: Not enough urologists in the country | New Straits Times

FOLLOWING revelations of the extreme shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons in Malaysia, the number of urologists serving the population has also been deemed inadequate.

1MDB trial: Judge wants doctor to explain discrepancy in witness' medical chit | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has instructed the prosecution to call the doctor who issued a medical chit (MC) to a star witness in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s corruption trial for misappropriating funds belonging to 1Malaysia Develo…

Iconic landmarks illuminate Malaysian skyline in support of World Cancer Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Several iconic landmarks across Malaysia, including KL Tower, were bathed in hues of blue and orange on February 4 to mark World Cancer Day. The vibrant...

Ban on vape sale stays in Johor, says exco

BATU PAHAT, Feb 5 — The ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape in Johor, enforced since January 2016, is maintained, said State Health and Unity Committee chairman...

Cancer the 4th leading cause of death in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia, increasing from 10.5 per cent in 2021 to 12.6 per cent in 2022, according to th...

MOH takes action against "Energy Stick" in halers marketed for school children.

The nasal inhalation device has gained popularity among students, with prices ranging from RM2.50 to RM10.

The Vital Role of Parallel Pathway Specialist Training In Malaysia With A Focus On Primary Care – Academy Of Family Physicians Of Malaysia

Malaysia might achieve its target figure of 8,000 family medicine specialists (FMS) by 2050. There are ~1,300 FMS. But if we just rely on the Masters Programme to produce FMS, it might take much longer. The specialist parallel pa…

MHTC targets RM2.4bil revenue from health tourism

The health tourism sector is anticipated to contribute an economic spillover of over RM9.6 billion to other industries, says the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council.

TMC Life Sciences suspends CEO Wan Nadiah, reason not disclosed

TMC Life Sciences Bhd said it has suspended the employment of Wan Nadiah Wan Mohd Abdullah Yaakob as its group chief executive officer (CEO), and as CEO of its subsidiary Thomson Hospitals Sdn Bhd.

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Tragedy strikes again! Five-year-old child accidentally left in car in Shah Alam dies

SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — A five-year-old girl died after she was found unconscious in her mother’s car which was parked near the back door of Shah Alam Hospital here, last Tuesday...