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Malaysia’s Health Minister Dzulkefly lays out a roadmap for a future-ready health system — focusing on financing reforms, digital health, workforce resilience & equitable access. Big shifts ahead for healthcare 🚑
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia is embarking on a bold wave of healthcare reforms aimed at building a more resilient, equitable and future-ready system, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).
Johor expands free medicine delivery with Pos Malaysia 🚚💊 Over 20,000 patients will now get their meds straight to their doorstep—no more long hospital queues!
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 15 — The Johor Health Department (JKNJ) is working with Pos Malaysia to review and expand the free medicine delivery service.State Health and Environment...
Malaysian teens still lack basic reproductive health knowledge — a worrying gap that leaves them vulnerable to misinformation and risks. Time for better education, not silence 🚨
Malaysia’s reproductive health knowledge among youth remains low despite social media access, with early sexual activity rising, says minister.
Doctors should lead health policy, not just follow it 🩺 The new MMA chief says it’s time for doctors to shape decisions that impact patients and the system.
Dr R Thirunavukarasu said doctors must help shape policy, not merely endorse it.
Malaysia’s ex-minister says Singapore is “poaching” medical staff, sparking fears of a healthcare brain drain 😬
A former Malaysian minister has come out to say that Singapore should provide compensation to its neighbour when hiring medical professionals trained there.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 9) Abdul Rahman Dahlan wrote: "The ex…
Malaysia has the chance to be ASEAN’s hub for rare disease care — but are we ready to lead in spinal muscular atrophy treatment and beyond? 🌏
SEPTEMBER 11 — In August 2025, Malaysia reached a critical milestone in healthcare reform with the launch of its first-ever National Policy on Rare Diseases. This groundbreaking...
Malaysia takes a big step on World Suicide Prevention Day — attempting suicide is no longer a crime, with mental health support offered instead 💙
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — From today onwards, Malaysia will no longer punish those who try to commit suicide with jail or fine, as it is no longer a crime in the country.Instead,...
Government doctor warns clinician fatigue isn’t budget friendly—it’s a patient risk ⚠️
A government doctor says Parliament could be prorogued, but health care workers never stopped working, as he demands fair pay, safe staffing ratios, and protected training and rest. "Fatigue in a clinician is not a budget win; it…
Johor to become healthcare investment hotspot with RM750 million Forest City hub 🏥
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor will see robust development in healthcare services over the next three to five years with private healthcare providers choosing the southern state as an investment destination, says Ling Tian Soon.
Private healthcare in Malaysia is under the spotlight — how do we make it affordable, equitable, and sustainable for the future? 🏥
LAST year, many Malaysians experienced an increase in their medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums due to rising medical costs in Malaysia. In response to concerns raised by policyholders, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)…
SCHOMOS now running a survey on wage theft among doctors in hospitals — a bold step to uncover hidden pay issues in Malaysia’s healthcare system 👀
The body representing doctors in public hospitals is seeking information of the practice of requiring medical officers to perform extra work for no pay.
Doctors stand with their colleague under fire in the Zara inquest — warning that online attacks on expert witnesses threaten justice and patient safety ⚖️
The College of Physicians Malaysia says doctors deserve safety and dignity at work, like all professionals.
Eating healthy in Malaysia isn’t cheap 🥲 — a new study shows the govt’s “Healthy Plate” model is too costly for most households, raising questions about affordability vs nutrition.
The health ministry’s ‘suku suku separuh’ model recommends a quarter portion of protein, a quarter portion of carbohydrates, and half a portion of fruits and vegetables for each meal.
Health insurance premiums up, coverage down. MPs now calling on Bank Negara to step in before Malaysians get priced out of care 💸
Malaysians have complained of insurance companies drastically reducing the duration of medical coverage under their policiesFor example, two policyholders who bought...
T20 patients are now flocking to public hospitals as rising insurance premiums make private care less affordable 💸🏥 Even the wealthy are feeling the squeeze.
IPOH: The hike in insurance premiums may be one of the factors for the T20 group turning to public hospitals to seek treatment, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Exciting progress! UNIMAS Teaching Hospital is 66.17% complete and on track for Nov 2026. A new 300‑bed facility will boost teaching and serve Samarahan, Kuching, Serian & Sri Aman communities. Let’s cheer for quality care ahead! 🎉
KOTA SAMARAHAN (Sept 6): The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Teaching Hospital project, now in its second phase, is expected to be completed on Nov 12 next year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said th…
Parents asked for a fake MC for their healthy kid, got refused, then left the doctor a bad review. Netizens are not having it 😡
Dr. Syafinaz took to Threads to describe the situation, which began when a secondary school girl was brought in with symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tra...