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Govt to resolve parallel pathway issue via bill in Parliament: Fahmi

UPDATED 5.09PM | Minister says health and higher education ministers tabled joint memo in cabinet today.

Malaysia Risks Losing Top Doctors Over Qualification Snub #mmc #specialist #doctors

More on the current imbroglio. In the meantime, we are losing trained specialists to other countries!

Prioritise investing in healthcare, pharmaceuticals for ageing nation, says Anwar

The prime minister says such investments not only promise substantial returns but also underscore Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring the well-being and quality of life of its ageing population.

Malaysia’s advanced healthcare attracts international patients

The 2024 budget allocation of RM41.2 billion to healthcare has spurred significant advancements in Malaysia’s medical tourism sector.

Private Hospitals Back Parallel Pathway, Proposed Medical Act Amendments

APHM endorses the parallel pathway, saying most cardiac surgeons in private hospitals were trained in the parallel pathway and TalentCorp is bringing in surgeons from abroad to Malaysian private hospitals. NSR registration is cru…

Top UK college reps meet senior govt officials over parallel pathway

Dr Tim Graham and Dr Michael Lewis convey displeasure over certain quarters raising questions about the quality of the parallel pathway training.

China Medical University Hospital (CMUH, Taiwan) Signs MOU with Malaysian International Medical University

/PRNewswire/ -- China Medical University Hospital (CMUH, Taiwan) and the Malaysian International Medical University (IMU), the first and top private medical...

Extensive Working Hours For Medical Officers In Government Hospitals — Five Medical Officers

Five MOs at govt hospitals in Kedah, KL, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan & Selangor identify departments in key hospitals that allegedly fail to provide proper post-oncall off periods. "After enduring a 33-hour shift, MOs need adequate…

‘Time for annual Covid-19 jabs’

Short-staffed national health service in crisis, says think tank

Experts say a special task force is urgently needed to deal with a manpower shortage and burnout among health workers.

Unanswered questions about abuse of pupil made to stand under sun

All authorities dealing with children have a legal responsibility to keep them safe.

“6 JAHANAM” Nephrologist Dr Rafidah Abdullah express outrage over treatment of medical grads, failed by system

SHAH ALAM - Internet personality and nephrologist Dr Rafidah Abdullah expressed her frustration on her Instagram (@rafidah72) posts with three consecutive posts, particularly on...

All six members of Mercy Malaysia’s medical team safely evacuated from Rafah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that all six members of Mercy Malaysia’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) have been successfully and safely evacuated from Rafah, Gaza.

How crucial is the Mental Capacity Act? Lawmakers explain how it will protect, empower and guide society

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 – Up until May this year the idea of enacting and implementing a Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in Malaysia have only been mentioned in discussions or...

Higher Education Ministry working on producing more medical specialists through local varsities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Higher Education Ministry has come up with a medical specialist training strategy to train and produce more specialist doctors in Malaysia, Utusan...

Protect Our Future: World No Tobacco Day 2024 - Shielding Kids from Tobacco Harm!

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated each year on May 31

Tobacco And Vape Regulations Must Come In June — Malaysian Pharmacists Society

On World No Tobacco Day, the Malaysian Pharmacists Society says there must be no more delay of the tobacco/ vape regulations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 promised in June. Nicotine vape has bee…

Cigarettes In Malaysia Too Affordable, Says US Tobacco Control Expert

A Johns Hopkins University tobacco control expert urges Malaysia to raise cigarette taxes that have not risen since 2015. Malaysia's score in the Tobacconomics Cigarette Tax Scorecard dropped from 2020 to 2022, lagging behind top…

Oral diseases to be given priority in Global NCD agenda

PUTRAJAYA: Oral diseases are targeted to be prioritised and included in the new non-communicable disease (NCD) agenda at the 2025 United Nations Fourt...

[EXCLUSIVE] Concerns over oversight, pregnant mothers as sonography centres mushroom | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: A growing demand for ultrasound imaging has led to more sonography centres popping up, but medical practitioners are now concerned about the lack of oversight.

GATS Malaysia Survey Proves Vape Availability Doesn’t Cut Tobacco Smoking

The 2023 GATS Malaysia survey proves that vape availability does not cut tobacco smoking. Current tobacco smoking prevalence dropped only 4 points to 19% in 2023 from 23.1% in 2011, but dual tobacco/ e-cig users rose to 3.9%. Vap…

Parallel Pathway Issue Turns Complex: Does MQA Act Need Amendments?

The parallel pathway issue has turned complex, after Cabinet was briefed about a conflict between MQA and MMC. Does MQA Act need amending, besides Medical Act? Zambry said a "kertas cadangan" will be tabled in Cabinet June 5; he…

2,000 telehealth kiosks to be deployed in rural Malaysia

The installation is expected to relieve overcrowding in rural health facilities.

Lawyer: MMC Never Legally Designed To Be Independent From Government

At The Great Parallel Pathway Debate, lawyer New Sin Yew says MMC was never designed under the Medical Act to be independent of govt control. Section 8 shows "MOH has clear and effective control over MMC if it wants to. These two…