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New ePlacement system now decides doctor postings with an algorithm. Sabah & Sarawak no longer mandatory—just one of 3 options. AI’s in charge now 🤖
ePlacement for 2,248 MOs set for June 24. In a new system, MOs must pick 3 facilities, including a mandatory Sabah/Sarawak option. An algorithm will solely decide placements, free of human bias, based on weighted personal, health…
COVID-19 vaccines are now readily available at clinics and hospitals nationwide — but uptake is low. Don’t wait for another wave to hit. Protect yourself and your family today 🛡️
Malaysia retains 183,784 Covid-19 vaccine doses; Health Ministry urges high-risk groups to stay protected amid case spikes.
PM Anwar says Malaysia’s healthcare needs urgent reform—calls out shortages, brain drain, & burnout. Even he admits: “Our system is sick.” Time to heal the healers 🏥
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for urgent and fundamental reforms in Malaysia’s healthcare system, warning that rising medical costs are making quality healthcare increasingly inaccessible.
84-hour work weeks. Burnout. Poor pay. And they still get blamed. No wonder Malaysian doctors are leaving public service in droves 😤
Malaysia’s public healthcare system is under immense strain due to the shortage of doctors and nurses. The number of healthcare professionals has not kept pace with the increasing demand for medical care. For example, the country…
Malaysia’s moving toward an ageing population, but blood demand stays young. The Health Ministry is now targeting youths to step up and donate regularly. 🩸
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is intensifying efforts to encourage more young people to become blood donors, as the country prepares to face an ageing population by 2040.
Dr K.M. Reddy, Malaysia’s pioneer of 24-hour private clinics, has passed away at 88. He changed the game in healthcare access—his legacy is still felt in every after-hours visit 🕯️
PETALING JAYA — The pioneer of the 24-hour medical clinic in Malaysia, Dr K.M. Reddy, has died at the age of 88. Dr Reddy, who set up 25 clinics nationwide more than 50 years ago, died in London on April 19. Dr Romel D’Silva, who…
SST now hits healthy foods, nicotine gum, and even medical cannabis. Healthier choices just got taxed in Malaysia 🧾
The expanded SST covers most healthy food groups: fish, seafood, beans and legumes, imported fruits, cereals, nuts, seeds, healthy cooking oils, dairy products and coconut water. Nicotine gum is also taxed, as well as cannabis "u…
Sabah’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital isn’t just saving lives — it’s preserving history too 🏥👏 Recognised for its heritage conservation while modernising healthcare. A rare combo worth celebrating.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), one of the oldest and most significant medical institutions in the Bornean states, has been recognised for its efforts to preserve historical identity and legacy.
7 dirty eateries shut down, RM43k in fines issued in a public health blitz 😷 Authorities say enough is enough—clean up or close down.
SEBERANG PRAI: Seven premises were ordered to close and 167 notices issued, with total compound fines amounting to RM43,600, during an integrated mega operation targeting public health law violations here yesterday.
Malaysia’s healthcare sector is on a strong growth streak 📈 Analysts expect revenue to keep rising in 2H 2025, driven by medical tourism and local demand. Healthy prognosis for investors?
The earnings momentum for private healthcare, health supplements and pharmaceuticals providers will continue into the second half of this year (2H25) as demand for such services and goods keep rising.
Putrajaya may unfreeze rural allowances for Sabah & Sarawak doctors after outcry. Health Minister says exemption is on the table. East Malaysia voices finally heard 💥
KOTA KINABALU: The Health Ministry will consider exempting medical doctors in Sabah and Sarawak from the freeze on rural allowances.
Sabah’s QE Hospital gets a major boost with 100 new haemodialysis machines—cutting wait times and saving more lives. A lifeline for kidney patients in East Malaysia 💪
Another tragic death at a KL construction site 💔 NIOSH urges tighter safety after the fatal Bangsar incident. How many more lives before real change?
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged improved safety measures at construction sites following the discovery of a British traveller's body at a site in Bangsar recently.
Pahang becomes the first Malaysian state to officially ban vaping after a fatwa and the Sultan’s consent. Enforcement kicks in immediately across the state 🚭
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Pahang government has officially banned the use of electronic cigarettes or vape within the state. State Islamic Affairs, Rural Development and Orang...
Gerik Hospital staff performed CPR for over 6 hours to save a cardiac arrest patient. The new Health DG calls them “extraordinary heroes” 💪 True dedication in action!
New Health DG Mahathar, who is an emergency doctor, praises the "extraordinary" work of health care workers, the "true heroes", in Gerik Hospital and other facilities in handling the Gerik bus crash. HDK says the DG's letter is "…
Malaysia’s Health Ministry says the JN.1 Covid-19 subvariant isn’t a major threat — cases are mild, hospitals not overwhelmed. No panic, just precautions 😷
Health officials say despite the increasing number of infections, no Covid-19 related deaths were reported.
Private GPs in Malaysia are fighting back 💥 They say #DrsForAll’s claims about their charges are misleading and unfair. This isn’t about profits—they’re demanding fairness and transparency too.
DRSforALL tells CAP and its allies to set their priorities straight instead of attacking GPs that have "long served as a critical pillar of Malaysia's community health care system". Among others, GPs pioneered community-based her…
Covid-19 cases are rising in the region and Malaysians are stepping up to get vaccinated again. Don’t wait for another wave—protect yourself and your loved ones now! 💉
The revived interest is given the rising numbers of the new variant of Covid-19 in Thailand and Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dengue cases are silently surging across Malaysia—but doctors are being warned: it may not look like classic dengue. Unusual symptoms = missed diagnoses. Stay alert 🦟
Doctors are urged to stay alert as dengue mimics other illnesses and often shows no symptoms, complicating diagnosis. Experts say dengue is now hyper-endemic in Malaysia. Vaccination, though not in the NIP, offers strong protecti…
Private hospitals urge gov to delay SST hike set for July 1—warning it’ll hurt patients and the healthcare system 🏥
PETALING JAYA: The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has sent a written request to the Finance Ministry to delay the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) for private healthcare services.
Cannabis vaporisers are NOT medical devices, says Malaysia’s MDA. Don’t be fooled by marketing claims—these products aren’t approved for medical use! 🚫 Get the facts:
The Medical Device Authority says cannabis vaporisers are not considered a "medical device", either in Malaysia or globally. Ispire Malaysia isn't registered with MDA. An establishment licence is needed to manufacture medical dev…
Many refugees in Malaysia delay seeking medical help because they’re afraid of expensive fees. Health should be a right, not a luxury. Let’s build a system that cares for everyone! 🏥
MSF’s Dr Sara Zachariah says many of the refugees earn low wages and cannot afford to pay for treatment.
Malaysia is rolling out a 6% Service Tax on non-citizens using private healthcare, traditional & complementary medicine, and allied health services from July, but only at providers with over RM1.5mil turnover. Big change for expats! 🇲🇾
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The Ministry of Finance has issued a statement on the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST) rates and expanded scope of the Service Tax effective July...