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MP in bid to decriminalise attempted suicide, obtain insurance coverage for mental illness

Bandar Kuching MP cites increasing cases of suicide in the wake of the death of a secondary school girl in Sarawak last month.

Why GPs can’t be compared to kuey teow sellers

GPs are not businessmen but highly skilled professionals providing a critically needed service, subject to multiple regulatory requirements.

What Underpaid GPs Want From Pakatan To Prevent Looming Collapse

Private GPs operating shop lot practices want their consultation fees raised to RM35-RM125.

Nursing home not end of a person’s life, says aged care expert

Carol Yip says residents can enjoy their time if these homes have proper facilities and activities.

Tackle video game addiction, says expert

Think tank chief says overuse of internet can cause problems but disputes a report saying that it could lead to ‘signs of autism’

Fighting stigma, Nurul Izzah eyes Penang mosques for opioid treatment | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — In 2010, researchers from the University of Malaya’s Centre of Addiction Sciences took a bold step to run a methadone treatment clinic for heroin addicts from the Ar-Rahman mosque here in Lembah Pantai. Tw…

Pahang Health Dept to monitor Orang Asli’s pneumonia cases | Malay Mail

KUALA KRAI, June 9 — The Pahang Health Department has been asked to monitor the spread of pneumonia outbreak at the Orang Asli settlements in the state, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P Waytha Moorthy. He said t…

Kelantan health director: Contact with outsiders needs to be restricted in Gua Musang crisis | Malay Mail

KOTA BARU, June 9 — The Kelantan Health Department wants contact between the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh in Gua Musang and outsiders to be restricted. Kelantan Health Director Dr Zaini Hussin said the move was to cu…

Pneumonia case: Ministry to probe alleged water pollution in Orang Asli community | Malay Mail

GUA MUSANG, June 9 — The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources will investigate claims that water pollution has been causing the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh to suffer from pneumonia. Its Deputy Minister Teng…

Inclusion of additional hospitals plugs critical gap in MySalam

However, there are still gaps in coverage needing attention.

Inclusion of additional hospitals plugs critical gap in MySalam

However, there are still gaps in coverage needing attention.

Former Sabah Foundation medical scholars give back to community

Grateful for the aid they have received, the 30-member medical team is operating a free weekly clinic at Masjid Jamek in Kampung Likas.

Expand mySalam health scheme coverage for B40 group, urges health NGO | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A health think tank today urged the government to expand free national health scheme mySalam to expand its coverage for the lower-income B40 group to include patients who were diagnosed two years ago. “In o…

Malaysian doctor who made 'rape' comments suspended indefinitely

Medical Board of Australia extends suspension of Christopher Lee Kwan Chen for posting racist and sexist remarks on Singapore forum.

Malaysia safe for now, but more precautions needed to ward off swine fever, says group

The Federation of Livestock Farmers’ Associations of Malaysia says any outbreak would affect farmers as people would stop buying meat.

GPs, the glue that holds the health system together

In spite of the changes around them, GPs are still steadfastly around, doing everything to keep the wheels of the Malaysian healthcare system running smoothly.

Battling addiction among trained workers, professionals

Doctor tells of battle to kick methamphetamine habit and lack of support system.

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The One Ringgit Health Care System -- Dr John Teo

The one ringgit health care system has to go.

Putting the care back in healthcare — Tina Jamaluddin | Malay Mail

JUNE 5 — Recently my mother fell ill with severe stomach pain and had to be admitted. I will concede that my first thought was to send her to a private hospital but cost factors coupled with the fact that my mother is an amazing…

GP Fees – Gazette Amended Schedule 7

There has been a deafening silence.

Zuellig Pharma buys digital medical assistant startup Klinify

Healthcare services provider based in Hong Kong Zuellig Pharma acquires the company for an undisclosed sum

This Malaysian doctor is creating cancer awareness, one community at a time | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, June 4 ― Say “cancer” and it is likely that thoughts of patients suffering emerge. This is despite the technological advancements and developments in the...

Intake of nurses not affected http://po.st/8oKXdQ via @staronline

SEREMBAN: There is no moratorium on the intake of nurses, says the Public Service Department (PSD).