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Selangor says it’s ready to work with occupational therapists to boost public health. A step in the right direction—but will it get the funding and support it needs? Let’s not just talk collaboration, let’s fund it.
The synergy can empower the field of public health, thus strengthening the efforts and initiatives on early mental health intervention programmes intr...
Malaysia’s top doctor says we need more specialists in every field. Yet long training, low pay, and bottlenecks in placement keep the pipeline dry. We can’t fix healthcare without fixing this. 🏥
PM steps in on drug price display uproar — wants MOH to explain the law used. Still no clue why clinics are treated like retail shops. GPs are tired of the confusion. Fix the system, not just the signage. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/05/07/pm-wants-health-ministry-to-clarify-law-used-for-drug-price-display-rule/ 🩺
Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the health minister to urgently clarify why the drug price display rule is not being implemented under health-related laws.
After 30 years, GP fees are still under review. No updates. No justice. Just rising costs and disrespect. Stop treating clinics like kedai runcit. Fix the system already. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/05/1212845/updated-private-gp-fees-govt-review-private-healthcare-facilities-and ⏳
PUTRAJAYA: The Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, which regulates private general practitioners’ (GPs) consultation fees, will be reviewed.
Malaysia needs a stronger healthcare system, not more red tape. Let doctors heal, not just deal. Future threats won’t wait for bureaucracy. One system, one goal: save lives. ⚠️
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar reiterated on Tuesday (May 6) the need for Malaysia's healthcare system to remain resilient and prepared for potential threats, while exploring innovative financing models through public-…
The protest made its point. But the Health Minister still doesn’t get it—GP clinics aren’t retail shops. No fee revision in 30+ years, yet more rules keep piling on. We need reform, not more red tape. One step forward? Start listening.
KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says he will review every demand in the memorandum submitted by those who took part in the gathering to protest against the mandatory drug price display ruling.
A hero with a CPR-certified heart! Woman saves a man’s life at Kuching Airport after he collapsed. She didn’t wait—she acted. Everyone should learn CPR—it saves lives. https://says.com/my/news/woman-saves-man-life-cpr-kuching-airport ❤️
"Without her intervention, the outcome would be totally unimaginable," said the patient's doctor.
MOH still doesn’t get it. GPs aren’t retail shops. Forcing them to display drug prices under Act 723 while fees remain unrevised for over 30 years is unfair and tone-deaf. This isn’t reform — it’s neglect. #StandWithGPs #MMA
The ministry says the law is part of efforts to ‘build a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system’.
Malaysia’s healthcare system is aging—just like its population. The new MYSPC plan puts reform at the top of the agenda, tackling rising costs, NCDs, and elderly care before it’s too late. Time to treat the system, not just the symptoms. ️
PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today reiterated the need for Malaysia’s healthcare system to remain resilient and prepared for potential threats, while exploring innovative financing m…
Malaysia sets sights on becoming a global virology research hub with a new flagship institute and RM602 million in funding. Ambitious, strategic, and science-driven—watch this space! ️
Speaking at the opening of the 3rd International Conference of the World Society for Virology (WSV2025) here today.
Doctors are drawing the line. In a historic protest, they’ve rejected KPDN’s move to control drug price display — saying healthcare isn’t retail. It’s a patient’s right, not a product’s price. #RespectMedicalEthics #NotRetailMedicine ⚖️
In an historic rally, over 700 doctors protested against KPDN's jurisdiction over drug price display under Act 723, saying that the order should be under Act 586 instead under MOH's jurisdiction. Doctors' groups maintain support…
Malaysia’s govt is finally mulling healthcare financing reform — will it be bold or just another study? Our overburdened system can’t run on goodwill forever. Patients & providers deserve better. Time for action. https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/107856/pm-govt-mulls-healthcare-financing-reform-for-long-term-sustainability #HealthcareReform #Malaysia 💊
Anwar shared that the matter was among key issues discussed during the 8th meeting of the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) 2025, which he chaired thi...
Lawyers clarify: only KPDN, not MOH, can enforce drug price display rules. MOH has no legal power to take action against clinics or doctors under the law ⚖️
Three lawyers say MOH lacks "punca kuasa" to enforce a drug price display order under Act 723. The authority bestowed on the KPDN minister under Section 3 is “non-delegable”. Inspections or issuing summonses for non-compliance li…
KPJ Healthcare is now using an AI chatbot to improve patient services — from appointment scheduling to FAQs, it’s 24/7 and multilingual. AI is quietly transforming Malaysian healthcare, one smart response at a time. https://www.itnews.asia/news/malaysias-kpj-healthcare-deploys-ai-chatbot-to-enhance-patient-services-616947 🧠
Clinics are not pharmacies. They’re healthcare providers. Comparing med prices to retail ignores consultation, diagnosis, and continuity of care. You’re not just buying pills — you’re buying expertise. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/05/1211609/private-clinics-mark-medicine-prices-much-75pct-survey-reveals #MedTwitter #PrimaryCare
KUALA LUMPUR: Private clinics are charging substantially higher prices — ranging from 23 per cent to 75 per cent more — for common and long-term medications compared to community pharmacies.
Private GPs will rally Tuesday over forced drug price display and 20+ years of frozen consultation fees. It’s not just about prices—it’s about respect for primary care. ⚕️
The Malaysian Medical Association says GPs are not against price transparency but oppose the use of a non-health related law on the medical profession.
Malaysia rolls out AI lung screenings nationwide! Early detection, high accuracy, and affordable-big win for public health! 🇲🇾🫁🤖
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has introduced AI-powered lung health screening to detect lung-related diseases among Malaysians at an early stage. Health Minister...
Malaysia’s new medicine price display rule is off to a strong start! 💊✨ Health Minister says compliance is “satisfactory” with creative QR code displays and no fines yet. Transparency wins! 🇲🇾👏
Private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will not face fines or compounds during the initial three-month period if they fail to display medicine p...
MOH demands “transparency” from GPs & pharmacists but hides its own deals 🤔 Forced price displays, no support, 33 years with no fee revision-frontliners deserve better! 💊🇲🇾 #HealthcareJustice
Dr James Jeremiah says GP consultation fees have not been revised for 33 years, while everything else has gone up. But MOH has added yet another burden with drug price display. "This is not just negligent governance; it is state-…
💸 Baby wipes RM18.80, ice bag RM43.35, paper wristband RM1.60-private hospital bills in Malaysia are skyrocketing with unregulated fees! Seniors and vulnerable groups are hit hardest. Time for transparency, regulation, and affordable care for all!
PETALING JAYA: Baby wipes at RM18.80. An ice bag at RM43.35. RM1.60 for a paper wrist band to indicate that the patient is a “fall risk”. These are examples of consumables and items charged by a private hospital in Selangor.Patie…
Doctors are taking to the streets. The Govt won’t stop them. The protest? A law forcing private clinics to display drug prices. Many say it’s unfair, unworkable, and hurts small practices. One word: resistance!
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) will proceed with the planned march by private general practitioners (GPs) in protest against the mandatory price labelling initiative.
RM375 million in illegal health products seized in 2024. Online sales are booming—but so are the dangers. Unregistered doesn’t mean harmless. Protect your health, not just your wallet! ⚠️
KUALA SELANGOR, May 3 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) seized 21,571 illegal health products worth RM37.5 million in 2024, an increase of nearly 8 per cent from the 20,157 items...
Doctors are marching against mandatory drug price displays. Health Minister says the govt won’t stop them—but won’t back down either. A rare standoff brewing in healthcare policy land! ⚖️
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says he is open to receiving any memorandum from the doctors taking part in Tuesday's rally.