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Health minister: Weak ringgit minimal impact on Malaysia's import of medicine

TANJONG KARANG, Feb 24 ― The current depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit only has minimal impact on the procurement and purchase of medicines from abroad, said Health...

Locum allowance of RM80 an hour for medical officers who work on Saturdays and public holidays, says minister | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical officers instructed to work on Saturdays and public holidays will now receive a locum allowance of RM80 per hour.

MOH Awaiting Approval To Pay Doctors For Selangor KKs' Sunday Extended Hours

MOH says pending approval from the Central Agency for locum allowance, medical officers can only claim hours for working Sunday extended hours at three Selangor Klinik Kesihatans (subject to HOD approval). Work on Saturday and pu…

Malaysia's Health Minister Urges Caution for School Holiday Circumcisions Amid Rising Complications

Learn about Malaysia's Health Minister's cautionary message regarding circumcision complications post-school holidays. Find out about the recommended age for circumcision and the importance of see…

Official launch of the EU Southeast Asia Health Pandemic Response and Preparedness Programme in Malaysia | EEAS

On 22 June 2021, the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia and the World Health Organization Representative Office to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have launched a three-year programme to support the government…

Doctors back designated smoking areas, but say plan must prioritise public than smokers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has declared its support for the Health Ministry's proposal to introduce designated areas for smokers near...

Niosh Launches Malaysia's First Occupational Mental Health First Aid Training Programme

The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health has launched Malaysia's first Occupational Mental Health First Aid training programme, amid underreporting of workplace mental health issues. Only one workplace psychosocial…

S’wak aims to lead in cervical cancer elimination

KUCHING: Sarawak is moving towards PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing for cervical cancer, which is more accurate than pap smears, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.

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MOH’s Health Transformation Office to lead health reforms

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Health Transformation office under the MOH is set to spearhead the implementation of the Health White Paper reforms.

Emergency funds sought to rebuild razed health clinic

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the funds would also cover the cost of rebuilding the staff quarters and replacing medical equipment.

Adeeba: ‘Egos, Vested Interests Making Us Fail Our Junior Doctors’

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says "egos" and "vested interests" are driving the conflict between the parallel pathway and local Master's programs for specialisation in medicine, suggesting a unified training program with flexible…

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Medical device sector projected to contribute RM20b to Malaysia's economy this year

PUTRAJAYA: The medical device sector is projected to contribute RM20 billion to Malaysia's economy this year, supported by the increase in domestic an...

Smoking Products Act Gazetted, But Not Yet Operational

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) was gazetted on Feb 2, but it's not yet in force. Section 1(2) says that the Act comes into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister. MP Wan Saiful c…

Health minister: Asian Medtec 2024 set to strengthen Malaysia’s reputation in medical technology

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 15 — The organisation of the Asian International Medical Technology Exhibition and Conference 2024 (Asian Medtec 2024) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s reputation...

MMC’s Rejection Of Specialist Registration Applications By Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway Graduates Is Alarming — College Of Surgeons Of Malaysia

The Malaysian Medical Council's (MMC) recent decision to reject specialist registration applications from Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway graduates is alarming and may have grave implications for patients awaiting surgery – Colle…

The Unspoken Reality Of Long Waiting Times In Public Hospitals -- Senior Doctor

A senior medical officer says one reason for long waiting times in govt hospitals is incompetent junior doctors who spend too much time on patients due to their lack of expertise. "The doctors produced now are less and less quali…

Expert warns of health risks from cheap dental items online

Dr P Mahendran says such purchases circumvent the Medical Devices Act, which controls the quality and safety of dental items.

Malaysia’s DCA Conditionally Approves Takeda’s Qdenga Dengue Vaccine

Malaysia's DCA has given conditional approval for Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine for use in people aged ≥4 years, after evaluation of the vaccine's safety, efficacy, and quality. WHO has recommended use of Qdenga in places with h…

Fatigue and Overwork in Malaysia's Healthcare Sector: A Deadly Toll

Tragic incidents of children's deaths caused by overworked healthcare workers forgetting them in cars spark calls for systemic changes in Malaysia's healthcare sector.

#HEALTH: Not enough urologists in the country | New Straits Times

FOLLOWING revelations of the extreme shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons in Malaysia, the number of urologists serving the population has also been deemed inadequate.

1MDB trial: Judge wants doctor to explain discrepancy in witness' medical chit | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has instructed the prosecution to call the doctor who issued a medical chit (MC) to a star witness in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s corruption trial for misappropriating funds belonging to 1Malaysia Develo…

Iconic landmarks illuminate Malaysian skyline in support of World Cancer Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Several iconic landmarks across Malaysia, including KL Tower, were bathed in hues of blue and orange on February 4 to mark World Cancer Day. The vibrant...