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ASEAN’s economic growth could hit a roadblock as birth rates decline, warn experts. Fewer babies today mean fewer workers tomorrow. Is the region ready for this demographic shift? 🌏👶
PHNOM PENH, Jan 26 — A big concern lurking in the background of Asean’s economic prosperity, besides climate change, is declining birth and fertility rates that could disturb...
Malaysia’s medical tourism is thriving 🌍✨, but fake clinics are a growing concern! 🏥⚠️ Always verify your healthcare provider’s credentials to stay safe. Details:
Malaysia’s growing reputation as a medical tourism destination has led to concerns over the emergence of fake clinics.
Healthcare workers in Malaysia face unique challenges with non-office hours. Mapsu urges MOH to study work-life balance, safety, and efficiency, proposing a special committee for solutions. Time for change! 🩺💼
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has been urged to conduct a comprehensive study on the non-office working hours for all healthcare workers.
Health minister explains: the health workers’ shift system was still in the pilot stage, with no final decision on implementation. Flexibility or backtracking? Read more:
The health minister says the system was still in the pilot project stage, and a final decision on its implementation had not been made.
An encouraging dialogue with the Health Minister gives new hope for healthcare reform. Let’s turn this hope into action for all Malaysians!
MMA met Dr Dzul yesterday, where it raised WBB, among other issues, and stressed that the on-call allowance raise should be given to all doctors. MMA called for meaningful engagement before introducing new policy. "We are hopeful…
Malaysia’s MyHeart Air won the Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon 2025! 🏆🎉 Their groundbreaking approach to respiratory care clinched the prize in Singapore. Full story:
KUCHING (Jan 24): Malaysian team MyHeart Air was among the three innovative teams that clinched the three prizes of the inaugural Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon 2025 in Singapore recently. Team MyHeart Air presen…
Did you know the Health Ministry is inspecting Mandarin oranges at 70 entry points across Malaysia to ensure they meet food safety standards? 🍊 Read more:
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has been monitoring imported mandarin oranges in conjunction with the festive season at all 70 entry points across the country since...
Malaysian immigration authorities arrested 10 bogus Bangladeshi doctors in a joint raid with the Health Ministry’s enforcement team, targeting expatriate-populated areas in Kuala Lumpur. Read more:
আন্তর্জাতিক জিসিএসই এবং এ লেভেলস ২০১৫ সালের পরীক্ষায় অসামান্য ফলাফল অর্জন করায় এ বছ�...
Malaysia’s healthcare workforce faces deeper systemic issues—time for the task force to dig in and address them head-on.
Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO Azrul Khalib says the health ministry’s task force should look beyond issues of compensation and working hours.
🇲🇾 Five years post-COVID, Malaysia’s health care workers still struggle with broken promises and burnout. It’s time we recognize their sacrifices and push for the change they deserve. Read the full story here:
On the fifth anniversary of Malaysia's first diagnosed Covid case, an emergency doctor says health workers were hailed as heroes in the pandemic, but little has changed for doctors and nurses. "What did health care workers do to…
A tragic reminder: A woman with chronic kidney disease in Puchong spent RM10,000 on unverified Ayurvedic treatments from a fake ‘Datuk Seri’, leading to her untimely death. Always verify credentials and consult qualified professionals for health matters. Stay safe!
The victim was treated by a self-proclaimed doctor allegedly using a false Datuk Seri title.
🚨 BREAKING: Experts warn of deadly pufferfish toxin in Sabah! 🐡⚠️ Tighter controls on sales are URGENTLY needed to prevent tragedies. Stay safe, folks! #Sabah #HealthAlert #Pufferfish #FoodSafety 📰 Full story:
KOTA KINABALU: A wilderness medicine physician has suggested that the sale of pufferfish in Sabah should be regulated and monitored to reduce the risk of poisoning incidents.
🎉 Kudos to the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) for securing their fifth consecutive global accreditation! 🌍🏥 Elevating healthcare standards in Malaysia and beyond. 👏🇲🇾 Read more:
Malaysia’s public health care is on life support as overworked doctors face burnout and mass exodus. Who will heal the healers? It’s time for systemic change! #HealthcareCrisis #SupportOurDoctors
A medical officer says WBB only offers weekend on-call claims of RM11.90/hour (no weekday claims). Doctors' working hours should be capped at 55 hours a week, including OT and on-call. The MO tells those in their ivory tower: "Wi…
The Cabinet has scrapped the optional shift system for health workers, keeping the on-call system instead 🚑. Will this decision help manage workloads or lead to more burnout? Read more:
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the ‘Waktu Bekerja Berlainan’ shift system for healthcare workers has been cancelled to allow for a more comprehensive study of the policy.
Sarawak General Hospital addresses bed shortages with an improved patient distribution system, optimizing care and easing hospital capacity issues. A proactive move for better healthcare in Malaysia 💉🏥 Read more:
KUCHING, Jan 23 — Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is addressing its critical bed shortage by implementing a patient distribution system within the hospitals in the Southern...
Malaysia’s Health Ministry bans Apple S candy for illegal use of a weight-loss drug. Health risks are no joke—stay informed before popping any miracle pills! Details:
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — The Ministry of Health (MOH), through the Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), has ordered the immediate cessation of the Apple S candy sales after...
24 goats hidden in a van. Terengganu vets aren’t kidding around 🐐💼 Crackdown on smuggled livestock is key to stopping zoonotic disease risks. Stay vigilant. Details:
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Department of Veterinary Services seized 24 goats being transported illegally at Sungai Tong in Setiu today, uncovering a potential attempt to sell unregulated meat during the festive season.
The Health Ministry proposes upgrading CKAPS into a statutory body to monitor private health care quality. Will this boost transparency or increase red tape? Full story:
Deputy sec-gen (finance) Norazman Ayob says MOH is proposing to upgrade CKAPS into a statutory body, similar to the US Joint Commission, to audit private health care quality based on value-based care. This is still preliminary, p…
9,500 premises in Melaka were found with Aedes breeding sites 🦟🚨! Dengue cases are on the rise, with 490 infections in just 3 weeks. Fight dengue—clean up your surroundings and stay protected! Full story:
State health director Ruzita Mustaffa says 964 owners of business premises or residents were issued compound notices totalling RM482,000 last year.
Doctors are speaking up! MMA meets the health minister to address the issues with the shift system, highlighting burnout and patient safety concerns. Will change finally come? Read more:
Association president Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira says the proposed WBB system has caused turmoil among many doctors and doctors’ groups.
Sunway Healthcare is gearing up for Malaysia’s biggest IPO in years, targeting RM3 billion! 🚨 A major move in the healthcare space that’s set to shake up the market. Details here:
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 — Sunway Healthcare Group has hired banks, including CIMB and Malayan Banking Bhd, to work on a more than RM3 billion Malaysian initial public offering, two...
AI is revolutionizing healthcare! From faster diagnoses to cutting operational waste, it’s all about smarter care and lower costs. 🚀💡 Explore how tech is reshaping the industry:
DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country’s healthcare system will not only boost efficiency but also help reduce cost wastage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday.