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By 2040, Malaysia is set to become an aged nation, with the 60+ population expected to surge. Are we ready for the future of eldercare and an aging society? 👴👵 Time to start thinking long-term! Full story:
PETALING JAYA, Sept 6 — Malaysia is set to become an aged nation by 2040, sooner than previously expected, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The...
Malaysia's healthcare system is overdue for a transformation! 🚑💸 Experts say it's time to revamp healthcare financing to ensure fair and efficient access for all. Could this be the fix for rising medical costs? Read more here:
What the nation needs is a new source of funds to support its healthcare needs and care for the ageing population.
Sabah doctors are speaking out against workplace bullying, with #HartalDoktorKontrak demanding immediate reforms! 🚨 Will this be the wake-up call for healthcare authorities to take action? More on this unfolding story here:
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has been urged to take a firm stance on bullying complaints involving several doctors at a government hospital in Sabah.
Did you know many Malaysians overlook nutrition labels? 😳 With chronic diseases on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand what’s in your food! Let’s decode those labels for a healthier future. 🥗📊 #EatSmart #HealthMatters Read more:
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — With approximately 2.3 million Malaysian adults, or about 10 per cent of the population, living with three non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the National...
21 hospitals in Sarawak just launched One-Stop Crisis Centres, offering a safe haven for victims of abuse and violence. A huge step forward in healthcare support! 💙 Let's ensure every victim finds help when they need it most. #HealthcareForAll Read more:
KUCHING, Sept 5 — One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) services are now available in all 21 hospitals across Sarawak, except the Sarawak General Hospital Heart Centre and Sentosa...
🏥 Selangor boosts its healthcare game! Selcare Diagnostics stepping up to ensure self-sufficiency for state health programs. 💪 A major move for affordable, accessible healthcare in the region. Learn more:
From Covid-19 testing to supporting Selangor Saring, Selcare Diagnostics helps ensure self-sufficiency for state health programmes – independent of private sector or MOH – with fast turnaround (48-56 hours for test results) and c…
💰 IHH Healthcare strikes again with a massive RM901 million acquisition of Malaysia's Island Hospital! 🏥 Expanding its footprint in the region, what will this mean for healthcare services? 📈 Get the details:
:Malaysia's IHH Healthcare, an operator of private hospitals in Asia, said on Wednesday it is acquiring local private hospital chain Island Hospital in a deal valuing the latter at 3.92 billion ringgit in cash ($901.15 million).R…
🚨 MACC on the hunt for another doctor linked to falsified Perkeso claims! This scandal keeps unraveling with more medical professionals under scrutiny. How deep does this go? 👀 Full scoop here:
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the doctor is employed at a hospital in Penang.
Despite declining interest in medicine, Universiti Malaya's medical faculty is targeting 200 graduates annually. The faculty remains committed to nurturing future doctors by focusing on high-quality healthcare and research. The challenge is real, but UM is pushing forward! 💉🎓 More here:
Universiti Malaya medical dean Prof Yang Faridah says the Faculty of Medicine targets producing 200 graduates yearly from 150 to 160 now, despite Malaysians' disinterest in studying medicine. "We still remain the choice for the n…
🚨 Shocking! SOCSO reveals years of false claims orchestrated by insiders, siphoning off funds meant for deserving workers. An internal probe blew the lid on this massive scam. SOCSO promises strict action—time to clean house! 💼⚖️ Full story:
The Social Security Organisation says it has been working with MACC since July to bust the cartel, which has led to the arrest of 33, including three doctors.
😳 A doctor claims her boss threatened to stab her in a shocking case of workplace bullying! 🚨 How are healthcare professionals expected to cope in such toxic environments? Time for change in the system! Full story here:
KUALA LUMPUR: Several doctors at a government hospital in Sabah have reported enduring severe bullying, including public humiliation, offensive remarks, and threats of violence from their unit heads.
🚨 More news about the SOCSO scandal in Penang! 3 orthopedic surgeons & 30 others arrested for fake claims. Authorities cracking down on healthcare fraud—millions could be involved! What's next for those implicated? 😳 Details here:
Betrayal of Trust: When Doctors Fail Their Patients #ethics #doctors #frauds
Sorry, we had to get on the soap box to speak out after reading this news item which greatly dismayed us https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/09/03/macc-arrests-3-senior-penang-doctors-over-fraudulent-socso-clai…
Will the government really regulate its own GLCs and cut profits? KPJ Healthcare just reported a 62% profit surge! 💰 Is healthcare reform realistic when the cash keeps flowing? 🤔 More here:
Prudential sees Malaysia as a key market with huge protection and health gaps! 📉 With rising healthcare costs, is it time for more uninsured Malaysians to rethink life and health insurance? 🏥💼 Read more:
PRUDENTIAL plc considers Malaysia a core market despite its population of only 34 million, which is small when compared with some of its neighbours. Solmaz Altin, managing director of the insurer’s strategic business group, descr…
Malaysia’s private hospitals charge the lowest rates in ASEAN, but without a national healthcare financing system, is affordable healthcare still out of reach for many? 🏥💸 Time to rethink healthcare funding? Read more:
The costs borne by private hospitals in Malaysia have been unsustainable, with the lowest charges in Asean, said the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM). APHM president Dr Kuljit Singh pointed out that heart surgery,…
Not surprising there's no decision yet on regulating private hospital charges, especially when many hospitals are GLCs. Should we really expect the govt to step in on its own turf? 🤔 More details:
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad's office says MOH hasn't made a policy decision yet on whether to regulate private hospital charges under health financing reform. Private hospital charges are currently unregulated, except for doc…
Three senior doctors in Penang arrested for fraudulent SOCSO claims! 😱 How deep does the corruption go when even those we trust with our health are involved? This scandal is a stain on the medical profession. More details here:
According to a source, two were picked up from Seberang Jaya Hospital and one from Bukit Mertajam Hospital this morning.
🧤 Malaysia's rubber glove exports are set to reach a whopping RM124 billion this year! 📈 The global demand is real, and Malaysia remains at the forefront. Ready to see the numbers soar? Check out the full story:
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The rubber glove industry is expected to contribute up to RM12.4 billion in export revenue this year, said the Ministry of Plantation and...
💰 Malaysian private hospitals are facing unsustainable costs, even though they offer the cheapest prices in ASEAN. How long can this last? 🏥 Is affordable healthcare at risk? Dive into the details here:
APHM says Malaysian private hospital costs are unsustainable, even as prices are cheapest in Asean. A cardiothoracic surgeon says surgeons charge max RM16,000 fee for a CABG procedure in Malaysia, lower than RM20,000 in Indonesia…
Drug abuse is more than just a health issue—it's a national security threat. 🚨 With 68% of Malaysian inmates behind bars for drug-related crimes, it's clear that this crisis is hitting harder than ever. Time for serious action! Full story:
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 – More than half of the inmates in Malaysia are behind bars due to drug-related offences, whether for consumption or trafficking. “Sixty-eight per cent of...
The Hartal Doktor Kontrak movement isn’t planning a strike—for now. 🚑 But they’re keeping a close eye on reforms. Will the government address the plight of Malaysia’s contract doctors, or is more action on the horizon? ⏳
Hartal Doktor Kontrak says it doesn't plan to organise a doctors' strike "for now", since the health minister has promised an on-call allowance raise in Budget 2025. The government has also given 15% salary hikes to most civil se…
Novo Nordisk commits to continue supplying affordable human insulin in Malaysia, ensuring that those who depend on this life-saving medication won’t face interruptions. A win for patients, but the struggle for equitable healthcare access continues. 🇲🇾💉
Denmark's Novo Nordisk – which currently supplies 20% of MOH's human insulin supply – says its supply of human insulin to Malaysia has remained stable and it will continue its supply to the country. Novo Nordisk is also in an ong…