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MOH’s outsourcing program to private hospitals is slashing surgery and diagnostic waiting times by up to 75%! Faster treatment, better patient outcomes—could this be the future of healthcare efficiency in Malaysia? Details:
MOH's outsourcing initiative to private hospitals has cut waiting times for surgery/ diagnostics: AVF surgery reduced by 75%, MRI/ ultrasound by 20%, and CT scans by 14%. The 2024 HSOP covers radiology, nephrology, cardiothoracic…
Khairy J slams “disconnected bureaucrats” for the failed shift system in healthcare, saying they care more about spreadsheets than real lives. Civil servants fire back, while Dzulkefly vows fair pay for healthcare workers. Drama unfolds!
Ex-health minister Khairy Jamaluddin slams them for only looking at Excel spreadsheets and lacking a practical understanding of hospital operations.
Khairy slams ‘disconnected bureaucrats’ over the failed healthcare shift system, but civil servants hit back, calling his claims baseless. The WBB debate heats up! 🔥⚖️ Who’s got it right? 🍿🤔
The head of an association representing administrative and diplomatic officers says former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s claim is baseless.
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad pledges fair pay for our dedicated healthcare heroes! 🩺💪 Let’s ensure those who care for us are cared for too. #FairPayForHealthcare
The health minister says the arduous task of doing the right thing is usually unpopular.
Happy Chinese New Year! Lanterns of Hope - a Chinese New Year song for you
Lyrics: Verse 1 Under the moon, our spirits shine bright, Through endless calls, we work through the night. Healing hands and steadfast hearts, Facing the storm, we play our part. Chorus Gong Xi Gong Xi, to doctors near and far,…
Racism and bullying allegations rock a govt hospital. 🇲🇾 Health Ministry launches probe into claims of workplace discrimination. Is enough being done to protect healthcare workers? Details:
The ministry says the matter has been referred to its integrity unit and that follow-up action will be taken as soon as possible.
Minister says Malaysia’s health care system isn’t crashing like the NHS – but are cracks starting to show? 🏥💭 Dive into the debate:
Dr Dzul says the Malaysian health care system "is not about to crash, compared to the UK’s NHS." Though more funding for health care is needed, to say that the public health care system is not sustainable, "it has been sustained…
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.