New Medicine Latest news ↗

Malaysian Medical Resources

Search the health news archive.

13,956 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

13,956 archived reports
straitstimes.com

Malaysia buys 104 defective ventilators during Covid-19 pandemic via WhatsApp with no contract inked

No party can be held liable due to the lack of a written agreement, an investigation found. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

thestar.com.my

Govt procured ventilators via WhatsApp during Covid-19 pandemic, says PAC

PETALING JAYA: Deals on the emergency procurement of ventilators during the Covid-19 pandemic had to be done through WhatsApp due to the sheer urgency of the situation, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on the management…

codeblue.galencentre.org

NCSM: Recent Studies Show Causation Link Between Covid And Cancer

NCSM managing director Dr Murallitharan Munisamy says that recent studies have shown that Covid-19 can cause and exacerbate cancer.

Advertisement
malaymail.com

Six deaths due to dengue fever complications reported from Oct 15-21, says Health D-G

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — Six deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported during the 42nd Epidemiological Week (ME42) which is for the period from October 15-21. No deaths...

malaymail.com

Dr Zaliha: Health Ministry implementing various initiatives under sugar reduction advocacy plan

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — Various initiatives have been taken under the Sugar Reduction Advocacy Plan to ensure that messages related to sugar and its impact on health can be shared...

thestar.com.my

Botched plastic surgeries alarming, with at least 126 cases in 18 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Most of the plastic surgery advertisements on social media are put up by unlicensed parties, cosmetic surgeons have warned.

bharian.com.my

Mahkota Medical hospital pertama di Malaysia terima CCPC

MELAKA: Mahkota Medical Centre di sini, menjadi hospital pertama di di Malaysia menerima Pensijilan Program Penjagaan Klinikal untuk Kanser Payudara (CCPC) daripada Joint Commission International (JCI), sebuah badan akreditasi te…

malaymail.com

Deputy health minister says MoH strives to expedite healthcare development in Sarawak

MIRI, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) would implement the best methods towards accelerating the development of healthcare services in Sarawak, with priority given to...

malaymail.com

Health D-G: Malaysia to safeguard public health, sovereignty in WHO talks on pandemic treaty and International Health Regulations

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 — Malaysia’s stance on the Pandemic Treaty of the World Health Organisation Convention Agreement (WHO CA+) and the amendment of the International Health...

insurancebusinessmag.com

Gradual rollout proposed for Malaysia's social health insurance scheme

MP suggests starting with employees of government-linked companies

malaymail.com

Deputy health minister: Opportunities for medical officers to become geriatricians

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) is opening up opportunities for more medical officers to further their studies in the field of geriatrics in order to produce...

theedgemalaysia.com

Cengild Medical reports data breach in unit’s IT system

Cengild Medical Bhd said the information technology (IT) system used by its wholly-owned subsidiary Cengild Sdn Bhd was affected by a data breach that may have leaked patient data.

codeblue.galencentre.org

Malaysia Unprepared For Aged Nation Status: MOH Official

Sarawak State Health Department Public Medicine Specialist Dr Veronica Lugah said Malaysia is unprepared for its aged nation status in 2035 and described MOH’s doctor relocations in July as a step in the implementation of the Hea…

cilisos.my

AIA brings health education to Malaysian schoolkids https://cilisos.my/aia-healthiest-schools-education-obesity-mental-health-literacy/ via @cilisosmy

With a goal of shaping healthy habits in future generations, AIA Malaysia is launching the AIA Healthiest Schools program in schools nationwide!

codeblue.galencentre.org

Iltizam Selangor Sihat: Up To RM70 Coverage For GP Visits In Selangor

Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS) provides up to RM70 co-payment coverage for GP visits, while patients cover the balance. But only 7% of ISS beneficiaries utilise its benefits, which include outpatient treatment, wound care, and vacc…

codeblue.galencentre.org

O&G Specialist Training Underway, But MOH Still Short Of 2025 Target

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says there are 647 medical officers undergoing training to become obstetrics & gynaecology (O&G) specialists. The MOH currently employs 417 O&G specialists and aims to have 1,400 O&G specialists…

freemalaysiatoday.com

Malaysia still negotiating WHO pandemic prevention agreement, says Zaliha

Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the country’s sovereignty comes first, amid fears that the UN agency could intervene in a future crisis.

malaymail.com

Deputy health minister urges pet owners in Sarawak to vaccinate animals against rabies

JOHOR BARU, Oct 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging owners of pets, such as dogs and cats, in Sarawak to get them vaccinated, to curb the spread of rabies in the...

nst.com.my

Malaysia needs 113,472 nurses by 2025 | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s healthcare system would need an estimated 113,472 nurses by 2025, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.

youtu.be

Protecting Precious Lives: Preventing Accidental Baby Car Deaths #carsafetytips

This is highly preventable. Please share and save a life!

todayonline.com

16-month-old toddler dies in Malaysia after allegedly being left in car

KUALA TERENGGANU (Malaysia) — A 16-month-old toddler was found dead after being believed to have been left in a car at a public university in the Kuala Nerus district of Terengganu, Malaysia on Tuesday (Oct 24).

codeblue.galencentre.org

Mandate KPIs For Hospital Administrators To Tackle Bullying: Balik Pulau MP

Balik Pulau MP Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik says the MOH should establish a roadmap to combat housemen bullying, alongside KPIs for hospital administrators and regular third-party audits in all hospitals.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Malaysia must prioritise overall health over treatment, says Dzulkefly

The former health minister calls for comprehensive reform in national healthcare, spotlighting well-being and prevention.