Malaysian Medical Resources
14,266 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total 118,416 cases of dengue fever were reported nationwide from January until Nov 27, a 70 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2018, Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. Deputy Health Minister, Dr Lee B…
JOHOR BARU: Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim has expressed his disappointment over the Federal Government's lack of efforts in repairing the intensive care unit (ICU) of Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) f…
PUTRAJAYA: The Government has approved the Health Ministry’s request for additional staff to fill up a shortage at its hospitals and clinics, says Datuk Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr N. Ganabaskaran today urged Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkelfy Ahmad to withdraw the proposed Poisons Act 1952 amendment Bill. Dr Ganabaskaran said the amen…
Hospital Rembau mendapat 385 bilangan jawatan.
Workers claim they are being intimidated by new subcontractor, PSM submits memorandum to health minister.
KUCHING: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are the leading cause of premature deaths in Malaysia, remain on an upward trend in the country despite the many health-related campaigns and promotions being carried out, Health M…
Following objections by the Malaysian Medical Association, health minister Dzukefly Ahmad says suggestions for improvement will be presented.
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed new provision in the Poison (Amendment) Bill 2019 aims to protect patients’ rights by giving them the option to decide where to fill their prescription. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad sai…
IPOH: The case of a houseman who allegedly punctured a baby's hand multiple times after attempting to draw blood will be investigated, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.
KUCHING, 30 Nov — The Ministry of Health today urged health insurance policyholders who had been charged with higher rates compared with non-policyholders by private clinics to come forward and file their complaints with the mini…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is upset with the amendments proposed in the Poisons Act 1952, which includes possible jail terms for private medical doctors, dental surgeons and veterinarians who do not com…
The association's president, Dr N Ganabaskaran, says Putrajaya should withdraw bill and consult stakeholders first.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Nearly two in three new cases of HIV transmissions in 2018 resulted from male homosexual intercourse, according to the Health Ministry. In an informational graphics that solely displayed percentages and omi…
Plaintiffs alleged defendants' failure to ensure maintenance and repairs of facilities, electrical wiring, and electrical equipment in Sultanah Aminah Hospital, among others.
What if patients demand prescriptions for drugs deemed unnecessary by doctors like sleeping tablets, antibiotics, or abortion drugs?
The Poisons Act (Amendment) 2019 Bill was tabled for the first time this week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The planting of psychoactive plants like ketum is allowed for research purpose only but requires a letter of authorisation issued by the Health Minister. This is contained in the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 20…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 ― The Health Ministry has issued 47 notices totalling RM113,500 to owners of premises selling food products containing health claims on labels. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — There is a need for parents and caregivers to recognise the changes in the growth patterns of children since they are an important indicator of overall health and well-being, Deputy Health Minister, Dr Lee…
As of November 11, 6,139 UD41 medical officers have been contractually appointed for this year.
When an elderly person falls down, the fear of falling again could lead to a downward spiral, both physically and mentally.
KUALA LUMPUR: An asthma patient at a hospital's emergency department (ETD) punched a medical assistant because he thought the assistant was delaying his case.