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1 in 2 Malaysian men over 40 face erectile dysfunction—but most suffer in silence. The Health Ministry wants more men to talk about it, not hide it. ED is common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. Time to break the taboo. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/05/20/health-ministry-sounds-alarm-as-ed-becomes-silent-struggle-for-most-malaysian-men-past-40/177457 🍆
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Two out of three Malaysian men are at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed today. He said that...
Sarawak introduces prescription fees & new charges at govt clinics under “quality care” reforms. First state to do so. Will others follow? Patients brace for impact. Healthcare is no longer free as we knew it.
A doctors' group advised private GPs in Sarawak to introduce 3 new optional charges from last May 1 to maintain quality care: prescription fee (RM5-RM10), registration fee (RM5-RM10) & regulatory compliance charge (RM5-RM20) as c…
Public passivity may be the biggest barrier to Malaysia’s healthcare reform. When doctors protest and patients stay silent, the system stays broken. Real change needs everyone to speak up, not just the frontliners. Wake up, Malaysia. Your health depends on it. #HealthcareReform
Rakyat do not clearly express their needs, the changes they want, or the health goals they hope to reach
Malaysia’s drug abuse crisis is now at alarming levels, warns Zahid. With rising addiction cases and threats to national safety, urgent action is needed to protect our future. One nation, one fight. ⚠️
PUTRAJAYA: Drug abuse in Malaysia has reached a critical level and now poses a serious threat to public safety, economic stability and the country’s social structure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamid.
Manchester United has picked Malaysia’s Prince Court Medical Centre as its official healthcare provider for their ASEAN tour match! Looks like even Red Devils trust KL doctors now. One step closer to glory, both on and off the pitch! ️⚽
Prince Court Medical Centre is the official healthcare provider for the upcoming Maybank Challenge Cup match between Manchester United and the ASEAN All-Stars.
Pressure is mounting on the Health Ministry to implement a federal vape ban as public health experts sound the alarm over rising youth addiction. Delay could cost a generation. Will MOH act? https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/05/pressure-mounts-on-moh-for-federal-vape-ban/ #vaping 🚭
Medical groups are pressuring MOH to impose a federal ban on vape sales. The Malaysian Thoracic Society and Lung Foundation Malaysia say Act 852 empowers the health minister to gazette an order prohibiting vape if there is an "ac…
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.