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Floods have impacted 98 health facilities across three states in Malaysia, disrupting vital services. 🌊🏥 Authorities are working to restore access and ensure public health safety. Full story:
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 98 health facilities in Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah have been affected by floods, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Lim Guan Eng warns life insurance companies to brace for public backlash over planned 40-70% premium hikes. 💸⚠️ He urges firms to reconsider, stressing the burden on struggling Malaysians. Full story:
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Life insurance companies in Malaysia risk facing widespread public outrage if they proceed with plans to raise medical insurance premiums by an excessive...
The MMA urges private clinic doctors to support the “Black Monday” campaign, highlighting struggles faced by GPs due to rising costs and systemic issues. ⚫🏥 A united stand for healthcare reform! Full story:
MMA says the campaign is to highlight issues that threaten the sustainability of private clinics.
The Malaysian Medical Association is launching a “Black Monday” protest to save general practitioners (GPs) from financial and systemic challenges. 🏥⚫ Doctors are calling for urgent reforms to sustain primary care. Full story:
MMA will be launching a "Black Monday" protest to "save" private GP clinics that it says are at risk of shutting down due to issues like stagnant GP fees, unregulated TPAs, drug price display, and unlicensed practitioners. GPs ar…
MP Yeo Bee Yin demands answers over Serdang Hospital’s RM546mil operating rooms being unfit for use. 🏥⚠️ Public funds and patient care are at stake—accountability is key. Full story:
KUALA LUMPUR: Puchong Member of Parliament Yeo Bee Yin has called on the Health Ministry (MOH) to investigate why four operating rooms at the Heart Centre, Serdang Hospital are having technical difficulties.
Wanita MCA slams a Bersatu MP’s suggestion to boost birth rates through polygamy, calling it “absurd” and out of touch with reality. 👶⚖️ They warn it could worsen social issues rather than solve them. Full story:
‘It could lead to more social problems, affecting nation’s long-term development.’
Contract workers in Sabah will now enjoy 98 days of maternity leave, aligning with permanent staff benefits! 🤰✨ A big win for equality and worker rights. Full story:
Senate passes Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024, which also provides for seven-day paternity leave for married male employees in the private sector.
2024 is shaping up to be the “Year of the Payer” in Malaysian healthcare. 💸🏥 Rising costs, insurance premiums, and policy debates dominate the landscape. How will reforms reshape the system? Full story:
2024 is the Year of the Payer in Malaysian health care, with three major policy decisions that benefited payers for health care: health insurance copay mandate, IJN's mandated shift to generics, and the staggered rollout of docto…
Malaysia is drafting a blueprint to safeguard the welfare of senior citizens as the population ages. 👵📜 The plan aims to address healthcare, financial security, and quality of life. A step toward a more inclusive society! Full story:
Various state governments have also expressed concerns about the growing population of aged folks in their respective states, including Sarawak.
Floods have impacted 81 healthcare facilities across Malaysia, disrupting services and straining resources. 🌊🏥 Urgent action is needed to restore operations and safeguard public health. Full story:
PETALING JAYA: Some 81 healthcare facilities across Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah have been impacted by the floods, says the Health Ministry.
Great news for Tanjong Malim residents! 🎉 The 24-hour emergency service at the local clinic will be reinstated, ensuring round-the-clock care for the community. 🏥💡 Full story:
TANJONG MALIM: The 24-hour emergency service operation at the Tanjong Malim health clinic will be reinstated in the near future, according to Tanjong Malim Member of Parliament, Chang Lih Kang.
HIV detection in Malaysia faces challenges due to the lengthy window period before accurate results can be confirmed. 🧪⏳ Experts call for improved testing strategies to combat delays in diagnosis and treatment. Full story:
In Malaysia, HIV remains a significant public health concern, with thousands living with the virus and many more at risk of transmission.
The Pahang Health Department raided an illegal dental clinic operating in a Kuantan village! 🦷⚠️ Unlicensed practices pose serious risks to public health. Authorities are cracking down hard. Full story:
KUANTAN, Nov 30 — The Pahang Health Department (JKN) raided a premise suspected of operating illegally as an unregistered private dental clinic, run by unlicensed...
Insurers in Malaysia plan to ease the impact of medical premium hikes with flexible payment options. 💸🩺 Will this help policyholders cope with rising costs? Full story:
Insurance companies have agreed to “stagger” premium hikes and introduce flexible payment plans.
Cultural stigma is delaying prostate and testicular cancer diagnoses in Malaysia. 💔⚠️ Experts stress the importance of early detection and breaking the silence on men’s health. Don’t wait—talk to your doctor. Full story:
Health experts stress the need for open conversations and proactive health measures to combat this trend and improve outcomes.
Emergency doctors are calling for a 40-hour workweek for shift-based health workers, highlighting the toll of long hours on well-being and patient care. 🩺⏱️ Will this push lead to better work-life balance in healthcare? Full story:
AMM's College of Emergency Physicians (CEP) opposes the new 45-hour work week under SSPA, citing serious safety risks. CEP urges a 40-hour work week cap for health care shift workers (doctors, nurses, AMOs) in intense environment…
Stay safe during floods! 🌊⚠️ Avoid wading in floodwaters, ensure drinking water is clean, and prioritize hygiene to prevent disease outbreaks. Watch this quick guide:
Banjir/Flood season! What to do to keep safe and healthy. Adapted from WHO https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/how-do-i-protect-my-health-in-a-flood Our Journey Ends Here by Spheriá | https://soundcloud.com/s…
An MP is urging the Health Ministry to delay implementing the 45-hour workweek for nurses, citing concerns over staff welfare and healthcare quality. ⏳💉 Will this move ease tensions in the sector? Full story:
JOHOR BARU: An MP here has urged the Health Ministry to postpone the implementation of the 45-hour work week for nurses, which was scheduled to take effect on Dec 1.
A health think tank criticizes Bank Negara Malaysia for delaying action on soaring insurance premiums. 💸⏳ They warn the inaction burdens Malaysians already struggling with rising medical costs. Full story:
The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says ‘the horse has left the barn’.
Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry faced a staggering 56% inflation in medical claims costs from 2021 to 2023. 📈💊 Rising treatment costs, advanced tech, and higher service use have made premium hikes inevitable, say industry groups. Full story:
Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry saw an unprecedented cumulative medical claims cost inflation rate of 56% from 2021 to 2023, according to several associations.
Malaysia’s insurance industry is promising staggered medical premium hikes and flexible payment plans to ease the burden on policyholders. 💸🩺 Will this approach truly help Malaysians cope with rising costs? Full story:
The insurance industry promises to "stagger" medical insurance premium increases, and offer flexible premium payment plans as well as different plans at comparatively lower or the same premium. They allege medical claims cost inf…
The Galen Centre is urging a parliamentary inquiry to regulate private healthcare in Malaysia. 🏥💡 They highlight concerns over escalating costs and the need for greater transparency. A key moment for healthcare reform! Details:
KUALA LUMPUR: The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy today called for the setting up of a parliamentary inquiry and an independent commission to look at and regulate the fees and charges imposed in private healthcare facil…
Bank Negara Malaysia is urging for fair pricing in the health insurance sector as soaring medical costs strain affordability. This call for action highlights the growing need to address profiteering and ensure equitable access. Full story:
BANK Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Thursday (Nov 28) instructed insurance companies to reassess their repricing strategies to ensure fairer implementation for policyholders due to concerns over rising premiums for medical insurance.