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The govt has extended the moratorium on the 45-hour work week for nurses to avoid disruptions in healthcare services. Discussions with stakeholders ongoing. Stay tuned for updates! ️
Dzulkefly Ahmad says this will enable the health ministry to examine healthcare workers’ issues before tabling its recommendations to the Cabinet on July 1.
Malaysia’s MOH to review if drug price display rules should fall under Act 586, the Private Healthcare Facilities Act. GPs say KPDN enforcement disrupts care and violates privacy. Debate ongoing!
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad tells doctors, “I hear you loud and clear", announcing that he and MOH's top brass are reviewing doctors' proposal for MOH to take jurisdiction of drug price display by placing it under Act 586 ins…
Doctors in Malaysia are raising red flags over KPDN’s medicine price enforcement possibly breaching patient privacy and disrupting care. Privacy matters! Read:
Doctors are mainly concerned about patient privacy and disruption of care if KPDN conducts insensitive enforcement of drug price displays, like entering consultation or treatment rooms during breast or pelvic exams. A clinic is m…
Malaysia remains free of pig-related Streptococcus suis infections despite the Thai health alert, says the Veterinary Dept. Stay safe, stay informed!
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Malaysia remains free of Streptococcus suis bacterial infections linked to pig livestock, according to the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). In a...
Nurses are the heart of healthcare! Malaysia salutes our dedicated nurses who keep the system alive and caring every single day. Thank you for your service!
KUALA LUMPUR: Nursing is not just a profession – it is the lifeblood of the nation's healthcare system, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Doctors are warning: medicines are not instant fixes like Maggi Mee! Health is not a 2-minute recipe. Take medications seriously for safe, lasting outcomes. Read more:
Dr John Teo says drug price is only one of many factors in health care that can lead to either an early death or a long life. A doctor isn't the same as a shopkeeper. A patient isn't the same as a consumer. Neither can medication…
Oxford study sparks alarm: health advocates & citizen groups call for total vape ban in Malaysia. Will the govt act or let the crisis grow? Stay tuned! #PublicHealth
PAS launches “Islamic Agenda to Eradicate HIV” aiming for a HIV-free Malaysia by 2030. They stress education, prevention, and community engagement within Islamic principles. Bold goal or political PR? Your thoughts?
PAS says the ‘issue of LGBT’ has become a growing concern, leaving a negative impact on society, particularly the younger generation.
Drones delivering medicines to rural Sabah? The future is here! MCMC launches pilot project at PMR 2025 to bridge healthcare gaps by air. Watch this space!
TAWAU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has unveiled a pilot project to deliver medicines using drones at the Sabah Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, held at the Tawau Municipal Council Square.
Hospital staff in Ipoh just won RM155,000 after an unsafe work system led to a miscarriage. Workplace safety isn’t optional-real lives are at stake. 💔🏥 #Justice #WorkplaceSafety
The Ipoh High Court rules that the Teluk Intan Hospital administrators had failed to conduct a risk assessment to determine if she could continue her duties.
FOMEMA is ramping up clinic audits and biometric checks to crack down on identity fraud in foreign worker health screenings! Expect stricter controls and more secure processes at clinics nationwide. 🔍🩺🛡️
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Workers Medical Examination Monitoring Agency (Fomema) says it is aware of syndicates helping unfit workers bypass medical checks.
Malaysia now requires all private clinics and hospitals to display drug prices, aiming for more transparency-but it’s sparking fierce debate! Will this help patients or just add red tape for doctors? 💊💥 #DrugPrice #Malaysia #HealthcareReform
The SJMC Cardiology team had a live webinar on Irregular Heart beat and consumer devices. You can still watch and learn here. Atrial fibrillation, or AF, becomes more common as we age. It can lead to stroke, heart failure, and serious complications if left untreated. If you feel your heart racing, fluttering, or notice irregular beats, don’t ignore it. See your doctor. Early detection and treatment can protect your heart and your life.
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TB is still in the top 5 infectious diseases in Penang. Public health vigilance is key to controlling this age-old but deadly threat! Stay aware, stay safe!
Heavy smokers and the elderly are most at risk, says state health deputy director Dr Rozaini Mat Shah.
Selangor govt to review medical bills for Putra Heights landslide victims. Compassion first, red tape later!
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor government will look into every case involving Putra Heights gas pipeline blast victims who are still hospitalised and burdened with mounting medical bills.
MMA to govt: Patients already get itemised bills. No need for compulsory drug price display in clinics! Amend Act 586 if needed. Docs ≠ sundry shopkeepers!
MMA moots amendments to Act 586 if necessary to mandate drug price display, instead of using Act 723. MMA reiterates that doctors are not against price transparency, but only the use of Act 723 on the medical profession. MMA says…
FOMEMA’s 30-year grip on foreign worker medical screenings is overdue for reform. Monopoly breeds inefficiency, high costs & lack of transparency. Time to open the system for fairer, better healthcare access for all workers!
By James Jeremiah This article is written taking into account the Ministry of Health’s current carrion call for transparency and competency in the private healthcare ecosystem. This urgent carrion call should also apply to the pu…
Doctors aren’t sundry shop owners. They’re trained professionals who deserve respect, not retail rules. Support our GPs and their right to practice with dignity. #SupportTheGPs
According to the minister, there’s no difference between doctors and sundry shop owners. Maybe next time I’ll ask my grocer to diagnose pneumonia too. Healthcare isn’t retail. Stop insulting the profession.
Armizan Mohd Ali says that as long as businesses sell goods to consumers, the government is responsible for ensuring that the public has access to information.
GPs are told to display drug prices, but patients don’t even look. It’s more red tape, zero impact. Ministry still doesn’t get what really matters in primary care. #SupportOurGPs
A GP says his patients haven't bothered looking at a drug price list displayed in a transparent folder at the reception counter of his clinic in Cheras since May 1. "They just come, register, go in for consultation, pick up their…
Malaysia urged to tighten tobacco licensing and enforcement — but will policymakers finally act or keep dragging their feet while kids get hooked? Time to stop blowing smoke and start protecting public health. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/05/1213210/malaysia-urged-strengthen-tobacco-licensing-and-enforcement #TobaccoControl #Malaysia #ActNow 🚭
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s top tobacco control group is urging local authorities to step up checks on licensed businesses selling tobacco products.