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Malaysia’s healthcare crisis won’t be solved by money alone. Think tank says 13MP needs bolder reforms — more GPs, digital access, & better system redesign 🏥
Galen Centre says Putrajaya could show more ambition in areas like healthcare financing, health workforce, and NCDs.
A Malaysian doctor broke down in tears sharing how years of workplace bullying pushed her into severe depression. This is the side of healthcare we don’t talk about enough 💔
This case shows the devastating impact of workplace bullying - while victims suffer for years, bullies often face no consequences and continue their careers elsewhere.
Period poverty isn’t just about pads — it’s about access, education, and dignity. Girls are missing school, women are missing work, and the silence is costing us all 🩸
Dr Hannah Nazri says some girls in rural areas would rather get pregnant than deal with menstruation due to the cost and stigma.
BREAKING: Malaysia is pumping RM40 billion into public healthcare under the #13MP! 🚑 Plans include upgrading 1,700+ clinics, using AI for smarter health records & tackling our critical shortage of medical staff
KUCHING (Aug 1): The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the RM40 billion allocation for the health sector under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which it regards as the government’s commitment to strengthening the public…
Half of Malaysians are now overweight. That’s not just a public health crisis — it’s a national emergency 🚨
In response to this emergency, Amway Malaysia has partnered with Monash University for groundbreaking gut health research, recognising that digestive wellness affects immunity, metabolism, and mental health.
Health Minister says the new 6% service tax won’t hurt medical tourism. But let’s be real — when even locals struggle with bills, will tourists keep coming? 💸
Dzulkefly Ahmad says the country’s medical tourism sector is expected to remain competitively priced in the region.
RM40 billion for health under #13MP 💰 Focus: ageing population, disease burden, digital health. But will it fix overcrowded hospitals, staff burnout & poor access? We need more than just money — we need reform. 🏥
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The RM40 billion allocated to the health sector under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been described as clear proof of the government’s commitment to...
Rakan KKM might cost more than it helps 💸 Economist warns the volunteer scheme could raise household spending with minimal returns for the govt. Not all “reform” is relief.
Economist Amjad Rabi says Rakan KKM may burden ordinary Malaysians, including the "very poor" who will desperately pay for faster care for their aged parents, amid weak social safety nets and high old-age poverty. Rakan KKM may i…
RM40 billion for healthcare under 13MP 💉 Goals: ✅ Expand access ✅ Upgrade public hospitals ✅ Go digital (60% with e-health records) Target: Lower household health spending from 35% to 32% by 2030 The reset is real.
Malaysia will allocate RM40 billion to its healthcare sector over the 2026-2030 period under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on expanding access to medical services, upgrading public health facilities and driving digital…
Despite a judicial review by doctors, the Health Ministry says public education on medicine price transparency will continue 💊
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said education efforts on medicine price transparency will continue without interruption, despite medical...
Anwar says the govt is refining laws to push the RESET strategy—starting with amending Act 586 and rolling out a DRG-based payment system to rein in private healthcare inflation 💉
Health groups are taking the govt to court over the drug price display rule ⚖️ They say it risks patient confusion, disrupts care, and lacks transparency in how it was introduced.
They want the rule to be nullified and its enforcement stayed pending the disposal of their application.
Good morning! This video was created in honour of those you who are still struggling with paper medical records.
A musical parody about the lack of an EMR, and the frustration of dealing with paper Tools used to make this video: Video Express AI Suno 4.5 song created by @palmdocmusic
Health Minister says we need RM36 billion more for healthcare—but can’t get it because gov debt is too high. So… rakyat gets sicker while the system gets poorer? 🤒
Health Minister Dr Dzul justifies the "gamechanger" Rakan KKM by saying he can't ask MOF for an extra RM36 billion for the public health care budget (another 2% of GDP), admitting that government debt has already breached the sta…
Radiographers warn: it’s ILLEGAL for MAs & even doctors to operate X-ray machines. Yet it’s happening across clinics. ⚠️ Time to enforce the law, not just write it.
The Malaysian Society of Radiographers opposes the Selangor state health department’s proposal to allow medical officers and assistant MOs to operate X-ray machines, saying this breaches the Allied Health Professions Act and Atom…
Malaysia is finally taking a stand—Health Ministry plans total vape ban 🚭 Let’s see if Big Vape gets smoked this time.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The government is working towards a complete ban on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes, or vapes, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad told...
MOH reshuffles houseman rotations: 🔹 O&G is now compulsory 🔹 Choose either Surgery or Ortho 🔹 Third post: Paeds or Internal Med 🔹 Emergency reserved for Year 2 Hospitals can now decide the order.
KKM “looking into” better incentive schemes… but doctors in East Malaysia are still waiting. Burnout doesn’t wait 🕰️
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says they will have to stay put for now while Putrajaya looks into offering better incentive schemes to retain doctors in Sabah and Sarawak.
“Rakan KKM” is back — but is a volunteer badge enough to fix a broken system? 🇲🇾 Burnout, long waits, and brain drain still plague our hospitals. Real reform needs more than slogans.
PETALING JAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has reaffirmed his determination to reform health financing, calling it a critical mission in his second term as the nation faces rising pressure on its public healthca…
Cheap junk, high cost 🧠🍭 Kids are trading health for RM1 sweets sold right outside schools—fueling obesity, poor focus, and long-term damage. We need to protect minds and bodies.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — “Do you want the 30 sen change or sweets?” a female vendor, who was selling homemade ice cream for 70 sen a stick, asked a schoolboy who handed her...