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Finally! The govt is raising on-call allowances for healthcare workers after 12 years. A long-overdue move for those who keep the system running day and night! https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/04/24/govt-agrees-to-raise-on-call-allowance-for-healthcare-workers/ ⏰
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says an announcement will be made ‘later’.
“I sang for free,” says Siti Nurhaliza, responding to online backlash over her performance at the Health Ministry’s Raya open house. She clarified no payment was received, and she supported the event voluntarily. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/23/039i-sang-for-free039-siti-nurhaliza-clears-air-over-health-ministry-raya-open-house-performance 🎤
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza took to social media to clear the air over her performance at the Health Ministry's Raya open house on Wednesday (April 23).
Malaysia’s health system is embracing AI, big data & digital tech to boost patient care, says Health Minister. Innovation is no longer optional—it’s the heartbeat of modern medicine! #MedTech
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s healthcare future is shifting beyond traditional hospital settings, with innovation playing a key role in reshaping the nation’s medical landscape, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahm…
62% of Malaysia’s medical officers say they’d rather quit than be posted outside their home state. A sobering stat that shows how broken the current placement system is. We risk losing talent if we don’t fix this soon. One word: reform.
A CodeBlue poll of over 900 medical officers shows that about 6 in 10 MOs prefer resigning from public service, if given a choice between serving away from their home state and quitting. To most doctors, family is more important…
A man was caught pretending to be a medical assistant at a Malaysian hospital. No qualifications, no registration, just vibes — and he even fooled some staff. The hospital has lodged a police report. Yikes!
The Perlis health department says the 23-year-old impostor had his own uniform and a bag of medical equipment.
MMA still waiting for a meeting with Health Minister over forced drug price display. Clinics aren’t pharmacies. GPs deserve fair consultation before rules are imposed. This isn’t transparency—it’s bureaucracy. One-size-fits-all doesn’t work in healthcare.
The Malaysian Medical Association reiterates support for price transparency but says it should be implemented under medical-specific laws.
Malaysian hospitals at risk: Fire audits reveal overloaded wiring, blocked exits, and expired extinguishers. Patients deserve better safety standards! Stay alert and demand action. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/20/fire-hazards-at-hospitals 🔥
PETALING JAYA: A total of 102 notices were issued to healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics last year for non-compliance to fire safety measures.
More Malaysian doctors are quitting medicine—not just jobs, but the profession itself. Burnout, bureaucracy, and broken systems are driving our best minds away. Who will be left to care for us?
Melioidosis is a silent killer lurking in Malaysia’s soil — often misdiagnosed due to its ability to mimic other diseases. It can cause pneumonia, abscesses, and even death if untreated. Doctors say: Think soil, act fast. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/1204455/melioidosis-great-mimicker-and-silent-killer-lurking-malaysias-soil #Melioidosis #PublicHealthAlert #Malaysia ⚠️
KUALA LUMPUR: With a sape in one hand and a stool in the other, Desmond Jak Maan sets up his “stage” along the Kuching waterfront, hoping to earn more from busking today than the day before.
Doctors say clinics aren’t retail shops. Gov says show your medicine prices. The standoff over price tag rules heats up as GPs push back, citing workflow chaos. Who should blink first? ️
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Malaysia’s private doctors have strongly opposed a new government rule requiring clinics to display medicine prices, warning it could harm patients,...
May 1: All Malaysian private clinics & hospitals must label med prices. No more bill shock 🩺
PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — The government will proceed with the implementation of the Medicine Price Transparency Mechanism on May 1, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister...
Health Minister says states can ban vape/e‑cig sales via local councils. Use the power, safeguard Malaysians before Act 852 enforcement on Oct 1 🚭
KUALA LUMPUR: State governments have the authority to ban the sale of vape or e-cigarettes, through local councils, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Health DG tells hospitals: keep housemen in internal medicine confined to main wards. It’s about training, not filling gaps—sparking debate on manpower and exposure. 🚑
Health DG Radzi, in a circular dated April 11, ordered house officers in internal medicine to be placed only in main wards. They are barred from subspecialty units or cluster hospitals. Housemen are for training purposes, not to…
Malaysia is gearing up to lead ASEAN’s healthcare future with MIH Megatrends 2025: AI‑driven care, sustainable hospitals, value‑based health, global experts converging 25‑27 Nov at KLCC. Watch this space 🚀
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to strengthen its position as a regional leader in healthcare transformation and innovation through the Malaysia International Health (MIH) Megatrends 2025 conference, said H…
Penang sees a 150% spike in hand, foot and mouth disease after Hari Raya. Crowds, close contact, and poor hygiene = perfect storm for viral spread. Parents, time to boost those hygiene habits!
Deputy IGP says more states should ban vapes to protect public health. Time for a nationwide stance before it’s too late? One bad puff can lead to a lifetime of regret. #BanVapesNow #MalaysiaHealth https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/04/17/more-states-should-ban-vapes-says-deputy-igp/ 🚭
Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay says the devices are increasingly linked to the abuse of new synthetic drugs.
Malaysia’s mission to set up a field hospital in Myanmar has been put on hold due to security concerns. The humanitarian aid plan was approved—but instability in Rakhine state has paused the deployment. A stark reminder that in conflict zones, even healing must wait.
TAPAH: The mission to deploy medical officers to Myanmar to set up a field hospital, which was scheduled to depart yesterday, has been postponed at the request of Myanmar's authorities, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Ha…
AI can assist, but doctors remain the final decision-makers in patient care. Responsibility stays human—even as tech gets smarter. One expert said: “AI is like a stethoscope—powerful, but only in a clinician’s hands.”
Doctors remain legally responsible for AI-assisted medical decisions, say experts. Without AI-specific regulations in Malaysia, liability falls on clinicians. “If AI makes a mistake, who goes to court—the developers, the non-sent…
Obesity and diabetes are fuelling a silent epidemic of liver disease in Malaysia—often undetected until it’s too late. Fatty liver isn’t just about the liver anymore; it’s a warning sign of what’s to come. Wake-up call for all.
Experts warn that Malaysia’s growing metabolic health crisis is fuelling a sharp rise in fatty liver disease, with long-term consequences for national healthcar...
Rare diseases affect millions of Malaysians — yet most remain undiagnosed or untreated due to lack of access, awareness, and specialists. It’s a silent crisis we can’t ignore anymore. https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/04/17/rare-diseases-in-malaysia-the-hidden-crisis-few-are-talking-about/172292 #RareDisease #Malaysia #Healthcare 💔
One million Malaysians are affected by rare diseases, but the exact number remains unclear due to the lack of a national patient registry. Malaysia faces significant challenges...
Too few palliative doctors in Malaysia; many are pulled back to internal medicine. We’re 62/80 globally for quality of dying. Time to prioritise end‑of‑life care 🚨
Hospis Malaysia CEO Dr Ednin Hamzah says many palliative specialists in Malaysia can't work full-time in the field, as some hospitals only have one palliative medicine specialist. “Half their time is spent on internal medicine, l…
Sabah’s top health official says the state hasn’t been aggressive enough in tackling long-standing healthcare issues—like rural access and staffing. Time to stop playing catch-up and start leading from the front. One life lost is one too many. https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/256198/health-sabah-not-aggressive-enough/ #SabahHealth #MalaysiaHealth #RuralCare ❤️🩹
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah deserves better from the Federal Government in terms of health equity where everyone should have the chance to be as healthy as possible.
O&G tops the chart for medico-legal disputes in govt hospitals, followed by emergency, orthopaedics, internal med. Staffing shortages + burnout may be fueling risk. Time to protect both patients and doctors!
Obstetrics & gynaecology cases make up most medicolegal complaints in government hospitals, with multimillion-ringgit lawsuits in recent years, says a doctor at Selayang Hospital's medicolegal unit. Surgical and emergency medicol…