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COVID-19 cases are rising again and Malaysia’s Health Ministry is on alert. No new SOPs yet, but they’re watching closely. Stay safe, stay updated.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation both domestically and abroad, particularly in light of rising cases in neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore.
Sabah’s rural doctors are lifelines, not liabilities. Slashing their hardship allowances threatens healthcare access in remote areas. Let’s support, not sideline, those who serve the underserved. #RuralHealth #SabahDoc ❤️
SANDAKAN: The lack of incentives for doctors serving in rural areas discourages them from working in challenging locations, prompting calls to review their allowances, says Datuk James Ratib Datuk James Ratib.
MPs want mandatory prescriptions from doctors and a separate dispensing fee for pharmacists. They’re pushing to split the roles of prescribing and dispensing to ensure better transparency and fair compensation. Big shakeup ahead? https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/05/mps-demands-dispensing-fees-for-pharmacists-mandatory-prescriptions-for-doctors/ 💊
The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) calls for dispensing and professional fees for pharmacists to enable community pharmacies to deliver health services, besides a mandatory prescription policy. MPS stopped short of calling f…
MOH clarifies: Private clinics must provide itemised bills when requested—not doing so may lead to license action. Patients have the right to know what they’re paying for! https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/health-ministry-says-private-clinics-074932078.html #Malaysia #MOH #PatientRights 🧾
PUTRAJAYA, May 17 – The Health Ministry today clarified that private medical clinics are only required to provide itemis...
MOH now requires private clinics to issue itemised bills or risk enforcement under the PHFSA. GPs face more admin without clarity on what’s “reasonable” in charges. No price control? Just price policing. One step closer to overregulation.
In a TikTok Live session, an MOH official from PSP says private medical clinics must issue itemised bills on consultation fees and the price for each drug and procedure, instead of bundling treatment charges. A new medicine price…
Proud moment for Malaysia! Several of our hospitals have been ranked among the world’s best by Newsweek 2025. Healthcare excellence shines bright here!
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has once again earned global recognition, with several of its medical institutions named among the world’s best in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list.
A think tank warns that capping consultation fees + controlling drug prices could cripple private clinics. Patients may face longer waits + fewer choices if GPs shut down. Balance regulation with access!
A think tank wants the government to consider deregulating medical consultation fees, saying the issue of displaying medicine prices is linked to the sustainability of private clinics and primary healthcare.
Malaysian GP rejects consumer tag, says medicine is duty of care—not prices. Treats patients, not shoppers, and even pushes flu shots to keep them out of clinic 😷
Dr Pearl Leong, a GP in KL, says she has patients, not "consumers", adding that she's more cost-conscious than her patients. She says pharmacies often don't follow her prescriptions for generic meds and give her patients more exp…
The govt has extended the moratorium on the 45-hour work week for nurses to avoid disruptions in healthcare services. Discussions with stakeholders ongoing. Stay tuned for updates! ️
Dzulkefly Ahmad says this will enable the health ministry to examine healthcare workers’ issues before tabling its recommendations to the Cabinet on July 1.
Malaysia’s MOH to review if drug price display rules should fall under Act 586, the Private Healthcare Facilities Act. GPs say KPDN enforcement disrupts care and violates privacy. Debate ongoing!
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad tells doctors, “I hear you loud and clear", announcing that he and MOH's top brass are reviewing doctors' proposal for MOH to take jurisdiction of drug price display by placing it under Act 586 ins…
Doctors in Malaysia are raising red flags over KPDN’s medicine price enforcement possibly breaching patient privacy and disrupting care. Privacy matters! Read:
Doctors are mainly concerned about patient privacy and disruption of care if KPDN conducts insensitive enforcement of drug price displays, like entering consultation or treatment rooms during breast or pelvic exams. A clinic is m…
Malaysia remains free of pig-related Streptococcus suis infections despite the Thai health alert, says the Veterinary Dept. Stay safe, stay informed!
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Malaysia remains free of Streptococcus suis bacterial infections linked to pig livestock, according to the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). In a...
Nurses are the heart of healthcare! Malaysia salutes our dedicated nurses who keep the system alive and caring every single day. Thank you for your service!
KUALA LUMPUR: Nursing is not just a profession – it is the lifeblood of the nation's healthcare system, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Doctors are warning: medicines are not instant fixes like Maggi Mee! Health is not a 2-minute recipe. Take medications seriously for safe, lasting outcomes. Read more:
Dr John Teo says drug price is only one of many factors in health care that can lead to either an early death or a long life. A doctor isn't the same as a shopkeeper. A patient isn't the same as a consumer. Neither can medication…
Oxford study sparks alarm: health advocates & citizen groups call for total vape ban in Malaysia. Will the govt act or let the crisis grow? Stay tuned! #PublicHealth
PAS launches “Islamic Agenda to Eradicate HIV” aiming for a HIV-free Malaysia by 2030. They stress education, prevention, and community engagement within Islamic principles. Bold goal or political PR? Your thoughts?
PAS says the ‘issue of LGBT’ has become a growing concern, leaving a negative impact on society, particularly the younger generation.
Drones delivering medicines to rural Sabah? The future is here! MCMC launches pilot project at PMR 2025 to bridge healthcare gaps by air. Watch this space!
TAWAU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has unveiled a pilot project to deliver medicines using drones at the Sabah Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, held at the Tawau Municipal Council Square.
Hospital staff in Ipoh just won RM155,000 after an unsafe work system led to a miscarriage. Workplace safety isn’t optional-real lives are at stake. 💔🏥 #Justice #WorkplaceSafety
The Ipoh High Court rules that the Teluk Intan Hospital administrators had failed to conduct a risk assessment to determine if she could continue her duties.
FOMEMA is ramping up clinic audits and biometric checks to crack down on identity fraud in foreign worker health screenings! Expect stricter controls and more secure processes at clinics nationwide. 🔍🩺🛡️
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Workers Medical Examination Monitoring Agency (Fomema) says it is aware of syndicates helping unfit workers bypass medical checks.
Malaysia now requires all private clinics and hospitals to display drug prices, aiming for more transparency-but it’s sparking fierce debate! Will this help patients or just add red tape for doctors? 💊💥 #DrugPrice #Malaysia #HealthcareReform