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Virologist warns Malaysia faces a school‑driven influenza surge. Stay home when sick, mask up indoors, ventilate & wash hands. High‑risk groups should seek early care. 😷

KUALA LUMPUR: A virologist has urged the public to take preventive measures as influenza cases rise nationwide.

Firecracker blast in Kulim’s Paya Besar injures 22 (one serious). Police say the crowd lit firecrackers around 12:45 am. Two ambulances rushed victims to hospital. 🎆

KULIM: Twenty-two people, including a man who suffered serious head injuries, were injured when a firecracker exploded at Paya Besar here on the eve of Deepavali.

Saudi haj rules bar serious illness; pilgrims must perform rites unaided; TH shutting treatment centre 🕋

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced new health requirements for pilgrims in the 1447H/2026M Haj season, including the discontinuation of...

Youth mental health isn’t just a “trend” — it’s a ticking time bomb. Depression, anxiety, and suicide are rising among Malaysian teens. We need more counselors in schools, not just campaigns. 💔

Acts of extreme violence often stem from years of emotional neglect rather than sudden impulses, says psychiatrist

Palliative care isn’t just end-of-life care — it’s about living well, with dignity and comfort, even in illness. Hospis Malaysia calls for it to be a national priority. ❤️‍🩹

The organisation aims to become a Centre of Excellence, expanding community services, training healthcare professionals, and raising awareness about holistic care for all Malaysians.

Insurance companies in Malaysia are denying claims not only for costly innovator drugs but even for cheap generics — leaving patients stranded while premiums keep rising 💊

Specialists say insurers are denying Malaysians life-saving medicines – from cancer therapies to diabetes drugs – by labelling them "non-medical" or "not indicated". Insurance denials span across both innovators and generics, cos…

Malaysia braces for another influenza surge — Health Minister says hospitals are on alert with targeted treatment plans to curb the spread. 🦠

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — All Health Ministry (MOH) facilities and personnel are fully prepared to handle any unexpected spike in influenza cases, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr...

Vaccination isn’t a retail service — it’s a medical procedure that requires proper assessment, consent, and follow-up. The MMA warns against turning healthcare into a business transaction 💉

The MMA reiterates that commercial interest must never supersede patient safety and quality of care. Vaccination is not a transaction — it is a clinical act that carries accountability, responsibility, and duty of care.

The cracks are showing in Malaysia’s private health insurance system — delays, denials, and revocations are hurting patients 😡

In a poll, specialists say insurers routinely use “Deny, Delay, Revoke” tactics to dodge payment and control treatment: rejecting surgery, delaying emergencies, and revoking approvals even after care is given, describing a system…

Malaysia’s shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons just got worse 💔 Several HLP-sponsored trainees overseas have quit and stayed abroad instead of returning to serve the Health Ministry.

PETALING JAYA: Efforts to overcome the severe shortage of ­government cardiothoracic ­surgeons have been hit with a severe blow, with several doctors pursuing the sponsored parallel pathway ­training programme abroad taking up jo…

Malaysia is quietly becoming ASEAN’s biopharma and medtech powerhouse — attracting talent, tech, and investment with real momentum in R&D and innovation 🚀

IN the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian novelist Arundhati Roy referred to the pandemic as a portal. She searingly illustrated the inequalities of business as usual in India and presented a vision to imagine the world…

Over 6,000 students have fallen sick with influenza, forcing schools across Malaysia to shut temporarily 😷 Health experts warn: the flu wave is far from over.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Around 6,000 school students across the country have been infected with the influenza virus, prompting several schools to close temporarily on the advice...

A “40% increment” sounds grand — but it’s just RM3 more per hour. Doctors on 24-hour calls now earn RM12.83/hour. That’s McDonald’s wages for saving lives 🍟

An MO casts doubt on the 40% hike of doctors' on-call allowance, saying there's no official circular yet. The MO also the 40% raise is only an RM3 increase from RM9.16 to RM12.83/hour. "Doctors don’t need 40% of peanuts. We need…

Unlicensed ultrasound scans are putting patients at risk, warn MMA and medical groups — urging firm action before someone gets seriously harmed ⚠️

KUALA LUMPUR: Obstetrics, gynaecology and radiology fraternities and the Malaysian Medical Association are concerned over the rapid rise of unlicensed ultrasound centres across the country.

Health Minister Dzulkefly denies any lobbying behind the delay of the DRG system for private hospitals, saying more time is needed for engagement with stakeholders. ⚖️

Dzulkefly Ahmad says several challenges must be resolved before the system is rolled out.

Malaysia plans to launch a base medical & health insurance product by 2027, aiming to make healthcare protection affordable and universal. A big step toward equitable coverage — but can it balance cost, quality & private sector buy-in? 💊

Malaysia's central bank Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced that the design of the base medical and health insurance or takaful product, introduced as part of Budget 2026, is expected to be

Dialogue is the way to go

At a recent meeting between MediExpress and anaesthesiologist groups MSA and COA, plus doctors' group MMA, MediExpress reportedly clarified that its anaesthesia memo wasn't meant to interfere with clinical management. The meeting…

A tragic case in Samarahan: MoH says a 4‑yr‑old boy with influenza died from encephalitis after developing a high fever and seizures. Officials remind everyone to wash hands, mask up when sick & seek care early to prevent serious complications. https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/12/health-ministry-four-year-old-samarahan-boy-dies-from-encephalitis/ 🧒

KUCHING (Oct 12): A four-year-old boy from Samarahan who was admitted to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) after suffering seizures died on Oct 8 from brain inflammation (encephalitis), according to the Ministry of Health (MoH). The…

Flu clusters are spiking, but MMA says it’s seasonal. Stay calm, wash your hands, cover coughs & wear a mask if you’re unwell. Get medical help quickly for high fever or breathing problems—early treatment stops serious complications. https://www.flyfm.audio/rise-in-flu-cases-not-unusual-during-current-season-says-mma/ 🤧

The Malaysian Medical Association says the public should remain calm and take preventive measures.

Sarawak’s Dr Sim Kui Hian warns that the RM46.5b health budget won’t keep up with soaring medicine costs and an ageing population. He says unpredictable tariffs on medical products make global healthcare costs volatile—and calls for more funding. https://www.hotfm.audio/rm46-5bil-budget-for-healthcare-not-enough-says-sim/amp/ 💸

Private doctors are done waiting — after 17 years of outdated fee limits, they’re now pushing to deregulate consultation fees entirely. Time to let doctors charge fairly for their expertise 💪

The trade group for GPs urges the government to 'immediately revisit and rectify its flawed decision' on consultation fees of RM10 to RM80.

Flu cases are soaring across Malaysia — Health Minister says school closures are on the table as clusters surge nationwide 😷

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will discuss with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to consider further action, including the need to close schools if there is...

Govt allocates RM60mil in #Budget2026 to tackle medical inflation and expand healthcare access — but with costs still soaring and GPs struggling under low fees, will it be enough? 💊 [https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1291671/2026-budget-govt-allocates-rm60mil-curb-medical-inflation-expand](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1291671/2026-budget-govt-allocates-rm60mil-curb-medical-inflation-expand)

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will allocate RM60 million in joint funding with the private sector to introduce affordable basic insurance products and implement the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) system as part of efforts to addres…