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The Grievance Mechanism Committee on medical insurance claims has been reactivated with support from @MoHMalaysia & @BNMofficial. Transparent claims protocols to reduce disputes & delays. Better collaboration between doctors, hospitals & insurers.
Renewed commitment to strengthen collaboration, transparency and fairness in medical claims management
Mpox cluster detected with 4 confirmed cases. Stay alert, get symptoms checked early, and avoid close contact if unwell. Public health teams are already on the ground. 🛡️
The health ministry says the situation is under control and that the index case, a foreign national, had recently travelled to West Africa.
Young doctors are leaving because GP fees in Malaysia have been frozen for 30 years. Costs climb, pay stays the same, and the brain drain grows. If we want a future healthcare workforce, fair compensation is not optional — it is urgent.
KUCHING: Stagnant consultation fees for general practitioners over the past 30 years have forced young doctors to seek better opportunities abroad, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said today.
New NG999 emergency hotline goes live today in Malaysia. Faster response, AI features, geolocation and the SaveME999 app to boost emergency care. A big upgrade from MERS999. 🚨
KUALA LUMPUR: The country's new emergency call system, the Next Generation Emergency Services (NG999), begins operations on Sunday (Nov 16), replacing the Malaysian Emergency Responses 999 (MERS999) system.
Sarawak to phase in a vape ban as youth usage surges – 1 075 students found vaping & an estimated 39 608 adolescent users. Gradual ban aims to curb addiction 🚭
SIBU (Nov 15): Sarawak will implement a gradual ban on vape products as part of urgent measures to curb the alarming rise in vaping, especially among adolescents, said Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Develop…
Befrienders Malaysia warns that sensational suicide headlines trigger copycat acts. Calls for responsible reporting and a national suicide registry 🧠
KUCHING (Nov 16): There has been a concerning rise in imitative or copycat suicidal behaviours following a surge of suicide-related headlines in Malaysia, with similar incidents reported in Sarawak and Sabah. This was highlighted…
Malaysia aiming for nationwide EMR in all public hospitals by 2029 is a massive win for patients and clinicians. Faster care, fewer errors, real data insight. Let’s hope execution matches ambition 📈
Health Ministry plans to equip all 150 public hospitals and 3,000 primary health facilities with the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system by 2029
MOH sets aside RM8 million to keep Malaysia’s HIV programmes running strong as global funding winds down. Big move for continuity in prevention, treatment and community support 🌟
Malaysia just hit a worrying milestone: now ranked 13th globally for diabetes. Our blood sugar curve is climbing faster than ever. Time to treat this like the national emergency it is ⚠️
Our country is also tops again in South-East Asia when it comes to diabetes cases. Experts are calling for sugar and calorie labels to be included in food menus to help Malaysians make healthier choices.
Workplace safety is not optional. The Health Ministry wants employers and workers to step up together to prevent injuries and protect lives. Time to prioritise safety culture at every level ⚠️
MOH emphasises occupational safety as shared duty across all sectors, urging proactive approach using AI and data analytics for risk prevention
Sarawak is racing ahead, targeting fully digital health clinics by 2026. With 175 clinics already online, the state is showing the rest of Malaysia what future ready healthcare looks like 🚀
KUCHING, Nov 13 — Sarawak is aiming to become the first state in Malaysia to fully digitalise all its health clinics (KK) by 2026, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui...
Insurers keep dodging pre-existing conditions, but universal access means nothing if people get abandoned the moment they need help most. Time for real reform and fair coverage for all 💡
Obamacare was a working model that reduced healthcare spending despite covering everyone.
Malaysia has long dreamed of going smoke‑free, yet ~4 million adults still light up. Dr Arifin Fii argues that only a mix of education, regulation and real quitting support will win the war on smoking 🚭
MALAYSIA has long aspired to become a smoke-free nation. Yet despite years of health laws and taxation regimes, one in five Malaysian adults still smoke today - that's around four million adults.
Big stride in rehabilitation: HUMS in Kota Kinabalu will offer equine‑assisted therapy for children with disabilities! Horses help kids build strength, balance & confidence. A first for Borneo 🐎
KOTA KINABALU (Nov 11): Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hospital (HUMS) is set to become the first hospital in Borneo to offer clinical hippotherapy, a specialised therapy using horse movement, for children with disabilities. The initi…
Sarawak’s health chief says the big need isn’t more buildings but more people. Hiring doctors & nurses now will slash long waits; new hospitals take years. Investing in the workforce brings quicker relief to patients 👩⚕️
KUCHING (Nov 11): The Sarawak government’s immediate priority in the health sector is to tackle the shortage of doctors and nurses, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Speaking to reporters after launching the Interna…
Sarawak wants to be South‑East Asia’s healing getaway! IMTC 2025 gathers global experts in Kuching to turn the state’s wellness potential into a thriving medical‑tourism industry. Innovation, investment & jobs could flow from this vision 🌍
KUCHING (Nov 11): UCSI Healthcare Group chairman Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah will be among the speakers featured at the upcoming International Medical Tourism Conference (IMTC) 2025, to be held at Imperial Hotel here today an…
🚑 The Health Ministry is deploying specialists to rural hospitals so Malaysians outside big cities can access expert care. Minor surgeries will soon be available at health clinics too — a big step toward equitable healthcare for all. 🇲🇾
Health Ministry places medical specialists in rural hospitals to improve healthcare access and plans minor surgeries at health clinics.
🚨 Malaysia’s medical costs are projected to surge 16% next year, driven by doctor & nurse brain drain, rising drug prices, and tech costs. Private hospitals & insurers face deadlocked negotiations, raising concern for patients’ bills.
KUALA LUMPUR: Medical inflation is expected to jump 16 per cent next year, driven by the brain drain of doctors and nurses and rising drug prices, according to MBSB Research.
Teal Asia, Watsons Malaysia & the ROSE Foundation teamed up for WHO’s World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Together they’re raising awareness and making screening accessible so Malaysia can consign cervical cancer to history 🎗️
KUALA LUMPUR: In a collaboration marking a new chapter for women's health in Malaysia, Teal Asia, one of the country's first survivor-led cervical cancer movements, has joined forces with Watsons Malaysia and the ROSE Foundation…
PM Anwar, opening a new block at Tawau Hospital, says state–federal teamwork is the key to better hospitals. The Madani govt focuses on education & healthcare, and promises contract doctors’ issues are nearly settled 🏥
TAWAU (Nov 10): Close cooperation between the state government and the Federal Government is extremely vital for ensuring better public facility development, including the construction of hospitals for the people in Sabah, said P…
Melaka has recorded over 120,000 diabetes cases in just 11 years, highlighting a worrying rise in lifestyle-related diseases. Health authorities warn that early screening, healthy diets, and regular exercise are crucial to reverse this trend 💉
State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said on average, about 6,000 new diabetes cases are detected annually in the...