14,187 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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🚭 Health Minister says the vape ban is no longer a matter of if, but when — a decisive step to curb youth nicotine addiction in Malaysia
KANGAR, Aug 9 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will present an expert committee’s recommendation on banning electronic cigarettes or vapes to the Cabinet once the study is...
Over 2,000 unauthorised ads for health products have been removed in Malaysia since Jan 1 🚫 Public urged to buy only from registered sellers to avoid fake or unsafe items
This followed complaints from the health ministry.
A heart attack at just 19. Malaysia’s youngest recorded case is a wake-up call — lifestyle diseases are hitting younger Malaysians harder and earlier than ever 💔
KANGAR, Aug 9 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Malaysians have reached an alarming level, with the youngest recorded case of heart attack at the National Heart Institute...
Malaysia is facing a ticking health time bomb 🚨 Non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease & cancer are rising at alarming rates, warns Health Minister. Prevention isn’t optional anymore — it’s survival.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Malaysians have reached an alarming level, with the youngest recorded case of heart attack at the National Heart Institute (IJN) involving a 19-year-old patient.
🦠 130 healthcare professionals in Sibu gathered for the Infectious Disease Update 2025 to swap know-how on HIV, dengue, malaria & melioidosis.
SIBU (Aug 9): A total of 130 healthcare professionals from hospitals and health clinics across Sarawak attended the Infectious Disease Update 2025 at Kingwood Hotel here today. The two-day event was organised by the Sibu Hospital…
🏥 Sarawak pushes ahead with its own cancer centre. The 310-bed SCC tops talks with MOH starting Aug 11 & the state is ready to lend funds to get it built.
KUCHING (Aug 9): The Sarawak Cancer Centre (SCC) project will be among the key topics at a series of meetings between the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) Sarawak and the Ministry of Health (MoH) Ma…
Only 6 of 850 Sarawakian healthcare workers in West Malaysia returned home in 6 months. Dr Sim wants MA63 health autonomy & will raise it with MOH on Aug 11.
KUCHING (Aug 9): Only six out of 850 Sarawakian healthcare workers in West Malaysia waiting to be transferred back to their home state have successfully returned over the past six months, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian…
Importing foreign nurses may ease the shortage, but it won’t fix the root cause — poor working conditions driving Malaysian nurses away 🚑
Multimedia University economics lecturer Afifah Abd Wahid says importing Indonesian nurses may act as a much needed painkiller, but Malaysia still needs to cure the chronic condition plaguing its health care workforce.
74% of liver cancer cases in Malaysia are only found at advanced stages — when treatment options are limited and survival rates plummet. Early screening could save lives. 🩺
According to one medical professional, low awareness and lack of effective public screening programmes contribute to this statistic.
Malaysia has not begun talks with Indonesia to hire nurses, despite reports of shortages, says Health Minister. Recruitment will only be considered if there is a real need 🩺
Dzulkefly Ahmad says no official request has been made following Indonesia’s consul-general in Johor Bahru Sigit S Widiyanto’s proposal.
100 cancer patients in a morning, 3 mins each. Malaysia’s oncologist shortage is leaving patients waiting — sometimes for months. Lives can’t wait ⏳
Cancer care in the public sector is buckling under oncologist shortages. Long travel, brief visits, and delayed investigations leave B40 patients struggling or dropping out of treatment altogether.
4,352 future Medical Officers in Malaysia are getting permanent positions—letters out by Aug 18, reporting from Oct 2. A big boost for healthcare workforce stability 🏥
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 Medical Officer posts will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by August 18, said the Ministry of...
Malaysia’s average life expectancy hit 75.2 years in 2024—but too many are living longer with chronic illness instead of better health 🕰 healthspan lags behind lifespan.
Malaysians are living longer, with average life expectancy rising to 75.2 years in 2024, but many spend more years in poor health due to chronic conditions.Malaysians should start...
Sabah explores medicinal-herb development with China partners—1,000-acre protected forest eyed; hundreds of species identified. Research and jobs, with conservation in mind. 🌿
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 7): Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce president Datuk Frankie Liew and two China entrepreneurs, Yang Bin and Hou Guoqiang, visited the Firewood Protected Forest in Kampung Sugud, Penampang on Wednesday to conduct…
G25 warns of pay-to-jump-queue risks in public varsities and healthcare—commercialisation could sideline poorer Malaysians. Keep equity at the core. 🛑
PETALING JAYA: The increasing commercialisation of public services under the guise of "financial sustainability" is becoming a concern, says civil society group G25.
MOH starts appointing 4,352 UD10 medical officers this August; letters by Aug 18, reporting Sept 2. Relief for a stretched system—now get placements right. 🚑
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has announced that the appointment of 4,352 UD10 grade medical officers will occur in stages starting in August.
FPMPAM accuses Health Minister of silence as NACCOL moves sow confusion on prescriptions, itemised bills and price display. Doctors want MOH to lead. ⚖️
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations, Malaysia (FPMPAM) has accused the health minister of failing to defend doctors against...
Doctors furious over mandatory prescriptions via NACCOL—seen as de facto dispensing separation while GP fees stayed frozen 33 years. Clarity and legal basis needed before clinics collapse. 🩺
Private GPs are furious over KPDN's announcement of mandatory prescriptions, describing it as de facto dispensing separation, while GP consultation fees stagnate for 33 years. “The erosion of dignity and respect for doctors has r…
Health Minister says there’s no MySejahtera data leak — but Malaysians still waiting for a full independent audit 🧐 Transparency builds trust.
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says checks with the relevant agencies found no sign of such an incident, and that cybersecurity protocols remain in place.
Over 2,000 healthcare workers in Malaysia have resigned in just 3 years 😷 Burnout, low pay & limited career growth are pushing them out. How many more must leave before change happens?
MOH reports 705 doctors and 1,394 nurses with 5+ years experience resigned 2022-2024, cites retention plans
🚨 18–39-year-olds make up 72% of new HIV cases in Malaysia. Majority infected via sex. Experts urge early testing, better education & zero discrimination. Wake-up call for youth health!
Malaysia’s medical-tourism boom is back—more foreign patients chasing quality care at fair prices. Healthy bodies, healthier earnings. ✈️
The medical tourism sector is on track to become a global healthcare powerhouse as it deepens its expansion into wellness-focused services and targets a broader range of international patients.