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Doctors suing the govt for not recognising them as specialists — despite having qualifications and experience? This isn’t just red tape, it’s career sabotage. MOH better have a strong defence, or this could set a major precedent.
Two groups of doctors express frustration that the amendments to the Medical Act 1971 meant to resolve the issue have yet to be implemented.
91 Klinik Kesihatan running over capacity – Malaysia’s public primary care is bursting at the seams! Patients overwhelmed, staff overstretched, and wait times sky-high. Healthcare reform can’t wait!
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says 91 government health clinics in Malaysia operate beyond capacity, with some seeing over 800 patients daily—far exceeding their intended load. The government plans to upgrade, expand, and build…
📢 Sarawak’s TB mortality rate hits a five-year high despite a nationwide decline. What’s going on? 🤔 Read more:
Sarawak’s TB mortality rate hit a 5-year high at 12.07 per 100,000 in 2024, while Sabah and Kuala Lumpur recorded rates of 11.84 and 9.32, respectively. Despite a nationwide decline to 7.58, Malaysia remains off track in meeting…
Malaysia’s nursing shortage is reaching a crisis point! ⚠️ With an aging population and rising healthcare demands, we need urgent solutions—better wages, improved training, and incentives to retain talent. The time to act is NOW! ⏳ Full story:
Despite various efforts to expand the nursing workforce, Malaysia continues to struggle with high resignation rates.
🚨 Malaysia’s healthcare is at risk! 🚨 Rising numbers of medical graduates are heading to Singapore for better opportunities, draining our nation’s talent and resources. 🇲🇾💔 We must act NOW to retain our future doctors and safeguard our healthcare system! 🏥👩⚕️👨⚕️
PETALING JAYA: There has been an increasing trend of medical graduates leaving for Singapore for housemanship, leading to losses of millions of ringgit in educational investment annually, say experts.
The number of end-stage kidney patients in Malaysia could double by 2040! 🚨 Early detection and prevention are key to managing this growing health issue. Let’s stay informed and take action now to protect our kidneys! 🏥💪 Read more:
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of end-stage kidney disease patients undergoing chronic dialysis could double by 2040 to more than 106,000 patients from the current 53,000 patients, says Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.
The APHM denies the “health insurance buffet table syndrome,” arguing that Malaysians are actually getting much sicker. Health concerns are on the rise, but not due to insurance issues. Get the full story here:
APHM says health insurance claims are rising not because Malaysians like using their medical card, but because Malaysians are genuinely getting much sicker. This disease trend is seen in public and private hospitals, like severe…
MOH’s ePlacement system crashed under 19 million hits, delaying medical officer placements for the third time in three weeks! Now, doctors are left in limbo as the gov promises a new merit-based system—but with no firm date. 🔗
MOH has delayed the ePlacement process for over 2,000 medical officers by an estimated 6-8 weeks, announcing the cancellation of the March 25-27 session. The ministry blames users for using multiple devices on Feb 27, saying the…
The Malaysian Health Ministry is overhauling its ePlacement system to ensure a fairer, merit-based process for medical officer placements! No more unfair selections—performance and competency will take center stage. A big step for transparency in healthcare! Read more:
PUTRAJAYA: The current ePlacement selection system, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis, will be replaced with a more transparent, fairer, and merit-based system that aligns supply with demand.
Private hospitals are urging insurers to keep cashless reimbursements—no one wants patients burdened with upfront payments! Should healthcare remain hassle-free? #MedicalInsurance #HealthcareAccess
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia says this would be in the best interest of patients, ensuring continued access to care.
MOH delays medical officer placements again due to cybersecurity issues 🔒🚑 Is our health system at risk or just tangled in red tape? 🤔 Stay alert for more updates!
In an email late Sat night, MOH’s BSM announced a postponement of the ePlacement process for the permanent placements of over 2,000 medical officers, which was supposed to open at 3pm today, to three phases from March 25-27. BSM…
Cervical cancer cases in Malaysia are expected to decline, thanks to HPV vaccination and early screening! A step forward in women’s health and cancer prevention. Stay informed and stay protected. #HPV #CervicalCancer #Malaysia 🔗
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) expects a decline in cervical cancer cases among Malaysian women, through a public-private partnership under the Cervical Cancer Elimination programme, in collaboration with the ROSE Founda…
About time GP fees got a long-overdue revamp after 19 years! 🚀💰 A game-changer for quality care. 🙌🏥
PETALING JAYA: The government has given its nod to revise the consultation fees of general practitioners (GPs) with an announcement to be made before May.
Big move in the fight against smoking! Starting April 1, the Perak Health Dept will fully enforce the ban on displaying tobacco products. No more eye-level temptations at stores! Will this help curb smoking rates? Read more:
IPOH: The Perak Health Department will begin full enforcement of the Smoking Products Control for Public Health Act 2024, which is set to take effect on April 1, 2025.
KKM’s e-placement system failure has left medical officers stranded, their careers in limbo. Frustration is mounting as lives are upended by uncertainty. Is this the future of our healthcare workforce? #HealthcareCrisis #Malaysia 🔗
KKM voided our placements after we secured them. Now we’re forced to restart the process. Many had already made major life plans—cancelling rentals, paying deposits, enrolling kids in school. We’re exhausted and demand KKM honour…
💊 Transparency in medicine pricing is crucial, but legal hurdles remain! The Malaysian Medical Association urges authorities to resolve legal issues before rolling out mandatory price displays. Patients deserve clarity, but implementation must be fair to all stakeholders. 🇲🇾⚖️ 🔗 Read more:
MMA questions using the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 to regulate private clinics already under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998. It says GPs aren’t retailers but prescribe and sell meds only…
Malaysia’s COVID-19 response should have shifted to mitigation sooner, says GKVSTF Commander. Delays cost lives and resources—what lessons have we learned for future pandemics? #COVID19 #PublicHealth 🔗
Dr Chong Chee Kheong, ex-MOH deputy DG and GKVSTF commander, says that based on GKVSTF's success, Malaysia should have shifted from containment to mitigation earlier when the Delta wave overwhelmed the health care system in 2021…
🇲🇾🤝 BNM, MOH, and EPF are teaming up to develop basic health insurance and takaful products, aiming for more sustainable medical treatment access! 🏥💪 #MalaysiaHealthcare #Takaful
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will take steps to develop basic health insurance and takaful products that emphasise the concept of value-bas…
Contract doctors fought tirelessly during Covid-19 and demand justice for their sacrifices. Their resilience and commitment inspire us all 🩺💪🔥
Reflecting on the Covid pandemic, Dr Muhammad Yassin says Hartal Doktor Kontrak's move to organise a strike in July 2021, without compromising patient care, paid off, as Muhyiddin's government made the most substantial policy cha…
Illegal cosmetic surgery operation busted in KL by immigration 🚨💉 No shortcuts for beauty when safety’s on the line! 🛑🇲🇾
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained nine foreigners during a raid on two condominium ‘CLINIC’ units in Desa Petaling and Bukit Jalil,...