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Patients are being told to send legal letters to insurers that deny cancer care. One letter can flip a denial. Specialists say they will defend patients, not insurers. This gap in regulation is hurting Malaysians. ⚠️

Genetic pathologists are now officially recognised as specialists in Malaysia. This closes a long legal gap and finally puts medical genetics training on firm ground. A small move but important for workforce planning and future precision medicine. 🔍

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the MMC registered the new specialists in November following the recognition of USM's master's programme under the Medical Act 1971.

Health minister says no field hospitals needed. Floods affected 54 clinics, 25 moved operations but hospitals remain intact. Screening of evacuees found respiratory, skin and stomach infections; no waterborne diseases detected 🏥

KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 29 — There is no necessity to establish field hospitals or clinics in response to the current flood situation affecting several states, said Health Minister...

Floods hit 54 health facilities; 25 moved operations. MOH screened 2,672 evacuees, treating hundreds for respiratory and skin infections. No disease outbreaks yet, but nine states remain affected and evacuees keep rising 🌧️

Sabah column warns leftover antibiotics aren’t Panadol. Nearly 1 in 5 Malaysians hoard or share pills, fuelling antimicrobial resistance. This misuse makes infections harder to treat and hospital stays longer. Use antibiotics only when prescribed 💊

THERE is a familiar drawer or medication bag in many Malaysian homes. A shallow plastic container filled with old blister packs, half-finished antibiotics and loose tablets whose names nobody remembers. People keep them because t…

New HIV infections in Malaysia fell from ~7 k in 2002 to 3.1 k in 2024. ARV coverage is now 94 %, but 97 % of new cases are sexually transmitted and many are among young adults. Prevention and education need to keep pace 💉

KUALA LUMPUR: New HIV infections in Malaysia have declined over the past 22 years, signalling significant progress in efforts to curb the transmission of the virus.

MOH plans a national registry for MCOs and TPAs. About time. Doctors and patients need clarity on who manages claims and how decisions are made. Transparency should cut disputes and improve care. 🩺

Family of naval cadet J Soosaimanicckam wants the doctor behind his first autopsy investigated after conflicting findings. ⚖️

J Soosaimanicckam's brother questions whether the right procedures were followed, and if there was any initial cover-up.

Sarawak’s senior health scheme has spent RM39.7m this year for 156k elders, offering cashless care and support. 👵

KUCHING (Nov 27): Sarawak’s Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) has paid out RM39.7 million ringgit this year as of Oct 30, said Datuk Rosey Yunus. The Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said…

ingapore is openly courting Malaysian doctors to work there. Brain drain or opportunity? 🩺

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) acknowledged that doctors from Malaysia are among the 'source countries' on its radar to be recruited to meet the republic’s healthcare sector needs.

NCSM is taking lung screening straight to Malaysians with mobile sites using portable X-rays, AI and micro-insurance. Faster detection, lower costs, and workers can get full diagnostic pathways without stepping into a clinic. A practical model we should scale nationwide.

MOH says 49 health facilities hit by floods. 19 closed and relocated. 345 medical teams deployed. 2 083 patients treated so far. No outbreaks detected. Malaysia’s flood-response system is stretched again. 🌧️

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad reported that floods affecting seven states in Peninsular Malaysia have impacted a total of 49 health facilities, with 19 closed and operations relocated. He said 27 of these faciliti…

Stroke units scarce; thrombolysis < 3 %, thrombectomy < 0.7 %. Neurologists demand a national stroke policy and KPIs. Malaysia lags neighbours. ⏱️

MOH tells insurers/TPAs to stop using old ministry letters to deny claims. Those were case‑specific, not blanket policy. Will this curb unfair denials? 🛑

UMS and Japan launch RM14.26 m project to fight zoonotic malaria through rapid tests, mapping and new drugs. Big bet for a malaria‑free Sabah. 🌏

KOTA KINABALU (Nov 25): Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) on Tuesday launched a major international research project titled “Sustainable Control of Zoonotic Malaria Through an Integrated Approach” under the SATREPS (Science and Tec…

Govt vows to curb soaring medical costs and fix contract doctor woes with innovation and public‑private teamwork. Can they deliver? 🤔

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to strengthening the country's healthcare system by addressing medical inflation and addressing issues involving contract doctors and healthcare workers, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Public hospitals are crowded, under-resourced and still stuck with “third-class” wards while private care looks like a five-star hotel. Malaysia’s ageing population and rising palliative needs make this gap dangerous. Time to fix access, facilities and coordination before 2030. 🏥

Malaysia says it will tackle medical inflation and finally fix long-standing contract doctor issues. Big promises on resilience, access and affordability. Healthcare workers will judge this by execution, not slogans. 💉

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to strengthening the country's healthcare system by addressing medical inflation and addressing issues involving contract doctors and healthcare workers, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia keeps losing doctors because the system is burning them out, not because of missing agreements. Fix workload, career paths, and pay or the migration will continue. 🚨

HPV vaccination has already prevented an estimated 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths worldwide. Another reminder that some vaccines are true anti-cancer tools, just like Hep B for liver cancer. One of the biggest wins in public health.

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Madani medical scheme spending hits RM33.9 million as of September. Projection hits RM50 million by year end. Free private-clinic acute care for B40 is scaling fast but raises the usual questions on long-term funding and capacity. 📈

KUALA LUMPUR: The total expenditure under the Madani medical scheme implemented in 10 districts has reached RM33.9 million as of Sept 30, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.

MCs after teleconsultation are now barred by the MMC. The MMA says this is a needed safeguard because rapid corporatised telehealth is letting non-medical admin push doctors toward cost first, patients second. Duty of care stays with the doctor, and MMC can act for misconduct. 🩺

By Nurulhaliza Zailani

Haj 2026 ScreeningsGoing for Haj in 2026? Expect stricter health checks to ensure you're fit for the journey 🕋

BAGAN DATUK: The Health Ministry will continue enhancing health screenings for prospective haj pilgrims through comprehensive examinations and tests conducted before their departure to the Holy Land, says its minister.

MOH Monsoon ReadinessFloods are returning, but MOH says they are ready with 24/7 ops rooms in 6 states 🌧️

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is ready for the Northeast Monsoon expected to continue until March, with all facilities on high alert.