Malaysian Medical Resources
14,198 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
MOH's decision to allow private hospitals to hire foreign nurses will provide some relief to our health care system, but it could raise health care costs. Offering foreign nurses competitive packages may also lead to pay disparit…
The Association of Specialists in Private Medical Practice Malaysia says the RM35 cap on GPs/ family doctors' consultation fee is at par or lower than plumber or electrician fees, and cheaper than a beautician or hair salon visit…
Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye highlights the need to educate the public on healthier habits.
9/22 is World CML Day The #WCMLD23 campaign reflects the importance of raising awareness and ensuring equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, and support for everyone affected by CML. The focus of this year’s campaign will be o…
ProtectHealth raises GP consultation fee under Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) from RM30 to RM35 and the limit for combined consultation & med per visit from RM60 to RM70. Also, 20 drugs added to the medication list. SPM was expanded…
KUALA LUMPUR: Policymakers should delve deeper into the Generational Endgame (GEG) policy, ensuring it offers a practical and attainable method to decrease smoking prevalence in Malaysia.
The former deputy health minister suggests a joint authority to monitor reimbursements by health insurance companies.
ONE career option that has been trending these days is becoming a content creator especially with the rise of “instant fame” celebrities on the TikTok...
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — Private health facilities are allowed to hire foreign trained nurses (JTWA) without a post-basic qualification starting October 1, but this is subject to...
A JV between Icon Cancer Centre and Sunsuria Healthcare is set to bring in more cancer trials to Malaysia and establish a network of cancer centres that complements existing health care services. Icon is keen on conducting theran…
PETALING JAYA: Private health facilities are now allowed to hire foreign nurses without a post-basic qualification, says the Health Ministry.
Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says penalties for offences under the proposed tobacco control bill will be discussed in today's meeting.
By nurturing strong partnerships between the public and private health care sectors, we can envision a health care system that provides equitable care regardless of financial status, ensuring quality health care for all.
Malaysia's DCA has approved Apretude (cabotegravir) for high-risk groups after an Asean joint assessment, the first and only treatment by injection for HIV pre-exposure prevention. Cabotegravir only has to be taken every 2 months…
KOTA KINABALU: A nurse here lived up to her oath of saving lives and caring for the sick even after her death.
Australia's Ramsay Health Care Ltd said a sale process was commenced, which resulted in the receipt of a number of non-binding indicative offers for Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd, its joint venture (JV) with Sime Darby Bh…
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid advocates embracing Malaysia's ageing population, noting that the elderly in Japan are actively involved in community. Smart homes, telemedicine, and assistive tech can also support indepen…
This is to raise awareness of healthy living, Hilmi says.
A former matron praises MOH's decision to allow foreign nurses to work in Malaysian private hospitals amid nursing shortages. In 2021, Malaysia had 113,787 registered nurses, or 1:454 nurse-to-population ratio, far less than 1:30…
Analyst Chua Hong Teck says the Health White Paper lacks proposals on transforming private health care delivery and training, such as whether private hospitals will provide postgrad training, if fee-for-service will continue, and…
But the nurses union says private hospitals must have their own way of tackling the nursing shortage, such as their own training colleges.
(Sept 11): Australia’s biggest private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care Ltd and Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd have shortlisted candidates for the sale of their hospital unit, which could fetch about US$1.5 billion in…
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat that the government is committed to improving healthcare services.
Health Minister’s special advisor Dr Kelvin Yii says he supports social health insurance. He cites possible contributions from employers, Socso, EPF, and perhaps "minimal" contributions from the population, while maintaining free…