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10 easy exercises for elderly Malaysians - no special equipment needed, only a chair

Stay active and independent with these 10 simple home exercises for seniors! 💪 No equipment needed — just a chair and a little space. Each move is gentle, s...

Tummy bug? Stay hydrated. Vomiting & diarrhoea can drain fluids; replace electrolytes with oral rehydration and see a doctor if at risk 🥤

Not every cough is pneumonia! Watch for phlegm colour, fever, chest pain, breathlessness or confusion—see a doctor early if you're at risk 🤒

Pneumonia can be a potentially life-threatening infectionnd a cough is one of its common symptoms.

Malaysia's mental health cases doubled; a third of adults inactive. Sarawak health director promotes BMSS and helpline 15555 💪

KUCHING (Oct 26): Mental health issues in Malaysia have doubled between 2019 and 2023, making it one of the most urgent public health challenges today, said Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah. Citing the N…

Sarawak wants malls to become Health Promoting Malls – hosting wellness events, mall walking and sharing health tips for Bulan Malaysia Sihat Sejahtera 🏃

KUCHING (Oct 27): In a bid to elevate public health awareness, mall operators and shopping centres across Sarawak are being called upon to become proactive hubs for promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community. Deputy Premi…

Malaysia’s biggest health battles aren’t just physical — mental health issues and inactivity are taking a heavy toll. Time to move more, talk more, and care more. 💪

KUCHING (Oct 26): Mental health issues in Malaysia have doubled between 2019 and 2023, making it one of the most urgent public health challenges today, said Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah. Citing the N…

💡 MMA welcomes progress on a long-awaited grievance mechanism to help doctors resolve insurance disputes, now cleared by the Malaysian Competition Commission. Collaboration with BNM, APHM, LIAM & PIAM back on track. [https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1301714/mma-upbeat-over-grievance-mechanism-insurance-issues](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1301714/mma-upbeat-over-grievance-mechanism-insurance-issues)

KUALA LUMPUR: The grievance mechanism for healthcare providers and medical practitioners to resolve health insurance issues or disputes can finally be completed after getting clearance from the Malaysian Competition Commission (M…

💉 Health DG says pharmacists are *not legally allowed* to administer vaccines, citing Acts 586, 366 & 50. Only registered medical practitioners can vaccinate. Workshops suggesting otherwise may mislead the public. [https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/illegal-for-pharmacists-to-administer-vaccines-health-dg/](https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/illegal-for-pharmacists-to-administer-vaccines-health-dg/)

DG Mahathar says pharmacists are barred from administering vaccines, citing Acts 586, 366, and 50. Vaccination can only be carried out by registered medical practitioners. Any workshop implying that pharmacists can legally vaccin…

💬 Amid growing concern over insurer and TPA interference in clinical decisions, Bank Negara & MOH will meet the medical fraternity next week to discuss the proposed base MHIT insurance/takaful product and ongoing health reforms. [https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/bank-negara-moh-to-meet-medical-fraternity-on-mhit-product/](https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/bank-negara-moh-to-meet-medical-fraternity-on-mhit-product/)

Amid widespread perception of ITO/TPA interference in medical practice, Bank Negara and MOH have invited MMA to an engagement session next Tuesday to update the medical fraternity on Reset, including the base MHIT product and oth…

MP Dr Kelvin Yii says insurers & TPAs undermine doctors’ decisions and urges an independent commission to protect patients ⚠️

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii slams ITOs/TPAs for interference and compromising clinical decisions in private health care at a huge scale, saying payers have “crossed the line”. The DAP MP demands an independent statutory Priva…

Malaysian MPs support banning social media for kids under 16 to curb cyberbullying, harassment and other mental health harms 📵

KUALA LUMPUR: Several members of parliament today voiced support for the government’s proposal to prohibit social media use for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over their mental and social development.

A doctor shares how parental vaccine fears left a 4-year-old unprotected. Empathy & better communication are key to counter misinformation 💉

OCTOBER 23 — I met a little boy recently — four years old, cute little fella, with a soft cough that lingered still as he recovered from RSV pneumonia. He was lucky this time;...

Johor’s Health Dept plans to partner with schools to provide counselling and psychological support, boosting student mental health 🎒

BATU PAHAT: The Johor Health Department is prepared to work closely with schools to strengthen mental health support for students, as part of the state's wider push to improve access to mental health care across all levels of soc…

Men’s Health stats: 15% diabetes, 29% hypertension, 30% high cholesterol. Penang Men's Health Day on Nov 15 offers targeted screenings & referrals 💪

GEORGE TOWN: The statistics are a wake-up call.

Free screenings & cancer tests at Kota Sentosa Clinic on Nov 8. Kospen 2025 offers free breast, cervical & colorectal checks plus HPV kits & talks 🩺

KUCHING (Oct 23): About 200 participants are expected to join the Kota Sentosa Health Screening (Kospen) 2025 programme at the Kota Sentosa Health Clinic on Nov 8. Running from 7am to 2pm, the initiative aims to bring essential h…

🩺 Insurers boast a 90% medical claims approval rate — but still refuse to reveal how many Guarantee Letters (GLs) they deny or revoke. Doctors say patients are being pushed to public hospitals despite having coverage. [https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/insurance-takaful-industry-touts-90-medical-claims-approval-without-specifying-gl-denial-rate/](https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/insurance-takaful-industry-touts-90-medical-claims-approval-without-specifying-gl-denial-rate/)

Malaysia plans to help 30k couples struggling with fertility issues through a subsidised treatment programme. The scheme aims to boost the birth rate and will include a national subfertility centre to provide affordable care 👶

To make schools safer the education ministry is adding RM5m for more CCTV cameras recruiting over 10k new teachers including more than 500 counsellors hiring 600 hostel wardens and rolling out mental health screening from Year One to Form Six 🏫

The health ministry also announces the appointment of over 10,000 new teachers, including guidance and counselling teachers, by November.

Sarawak General Hospital made history by performing its first two craniosynostosis surgeries reshaping babies skulls so their brains can grow properly. A proud milestone that shows the dedication of local surgeons 🧠

KUCHING (Oct 22): The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has made history by successfully performing its first two craniosynostosis surgeries. The complex operation reshapes a baby’s skull to allow the brain to grow properly. Deputy…

Ahead of the Sabah state election the health minister urges everyone to stay home if sick wear masks in crowds and keep cough or sneeze etiquette. Influenza A cases are rising so let us protect each other 😷

TAWAU (Oct 22): The Ministry of Health reminds all parties to take appropriate health measures to prevent the spread of Influenza A cases during the 17th Sabah state election next month. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad…

Nearly RM39.73 mil has already been channelled under Sarawak Senior Citizen Health Benefit scheme to help 194k seniors. They get RM500 each for check ups, treatments and medication plus discounts and compassionate aid 👵

DARO (Oct 22): A total of RM39.73 million has been spent under the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) programme since its introduction on Aug 10, 2024 ― benefiting 194,146 eligible recipients across Sarawak, said Dato Sri Fatim…

🚨 “Insurance companies are crossing the line by interfering with patient care,” warns senior oncologist Dr Ibrahim Wahid. Some insurers demand 30% discounts, deny lifesaving cancer drugs, and even pull doctors’ cashless facilities.

Senior oncologist Dr Ibrahim Wahid slams ITOs/TPAs for questioning clinical decisions and denying coverage for lifesaving cancer drugs. An ITO demands up to 30% discounts from hospitals; some doctors lose cashless facilities if h…

🚨 Klang Valley pharmacies are running out of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) syrup and tablets as influenza cases surge — especially among children. Over 6,000 students infected, some schools shut temporarily. Prices remain unchanged. [https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1299616/severe-influenza-drug-shortage-hits-klang-valley-pharmacies](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1299616/severe-influenza-drug-shortage-hits-klang-valley-pharmacies)

KUALA LUMPUR: Several pharmacies across the Klang Valley have run out of antiviral drugs following a surge in influenza cases nationwide, particularly among children.

CodeBlue just dropped a 200‑page download of anonymised responses from 850+ specialists on Malaysia’s health insurance woes. Get unfiltered insight into how insurers impact care and why reform is urgent. 📊

CodeBlue is releasing the full anonymised responses in our poll among more than 850 specialists in the private sector on health insurance issues in Malaysia. Our 200-page report can be downloaded from inside this article.