14,224 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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Azrul Mohd Khalib says the RESET health financing plan needs a rethink, warning that rushing reforms without clarity could worsen Malaysia’s healthcare crisis 🚨
SEPTEMBER 18 — The RESET strategy, a co-ordinated reform framework to overhaul the private healthcare system and curb soaring medical inflation, and announced in June by Bank...
Most Malaysians believe early cancer detection is vital yet few get screened. With low awareness of therapies and high costs, many want affordable, integrated care 🩺
A YouGov survey finds a strong belief in the value of early cancer detection (79%) and low screening uptake (25%) in Malaysia, and while 82% of respondents are aware that post-treatment care exists, 55% lack understanding of what…
Sarawak is in crisis 🚨 The state needs 11,000 more doctor posts to meet demand, highlighting how badly understaffed the healthcare system is. Patients will continue to suffer unless urgent action is taken.
Deputy Premier Dr Sim reveals Sarawak hospitals need 11,000 additional doctors as shortage hits crisis
Private doctors warn Bank Negara’s policies could cripple healthcare and drag Malaysia backwards into “third world” status 🚨
Bank Negara's Reset agenda with increased regulations crushing private health care services may push Malaysian specialist doctors to move abroad, potentially resetting Malaysia into a third world country with a lack of doctors an…
Hospitals can’t run without water 💧 Sandakan’s Duchess of Kent Hospital forced to shut OTs and slash dialysis sessions due to supply shortage. A stark reminder of how fragile healthcare can be.
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 15 — The Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) in Sandakan is facing a critical water supply shortage, severely disrupted its operations, including operating...
Malaysia’s obesity crisis is exploding into a health time bomb 💣 — with rising costs, chronic diseases, and strain on our healthcare system. Prevention must start now.
MALAYSIA has long been labelled the “fattest nation” in Asia. The share of overweight and obese adults rose from 44.5% in 2011 to 54.4% in 2023, an al...
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.