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Malaysia dodged a bullet with COVID—but experts warn we’re not ready for the next pandemic. Complacency now could cost lives later. Time to fix the cracks before it’s too late.
IT has been five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began, but health experts say Malaysia could struggle to effectively deal with any similar outbreaks unless investments in pandemic preparedness are made. If followed through, ho…
Malaysia’s cancer crisis is real: just 1 oncologist for every 277 patients. That’s not a gap — it’s a chasm. The system is overwhelmed. We need urgent action now.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is facing a serious shortage of cancer or oncology facilities and specialists, particularly in government hospitals.
Malaysia’s health shake-up is here DRGs, revamped insurance, Rakan KKM “premium economy” care — @DrDzul is flipping the script on private medical inflation & future-proofing healthcare for ALL Malaysians Value-based, sustainable, bold.
As our nation advances economically and ages rapidly, health is increasingly one of the foremost concerns for Malaysians. I am deeply concerned about the rising costs of private healthcare, as access to affordable, quality health…
IGP sounds the alarm: Thai beauty & health products flooding in illegally — unregistered, untested, unsafe! Don’t gamble with your health for a cheap fix. You’ve been warned.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says influencers and entrepreneurs put consumers at risk by not getting health ministry approval.
Life insurers & takaful firms in Malaysia are feeling the pinch — profits down as medical claims soar! Healthcare inflation is real, and it’s hitting the bottom line hard. Time to rethink coverage & costs?
Bank Negara Malaysia says profitability has plunged by half as medical payouts have surged to RM6.2 billion.
Dr James Jeremiah drops a bombshell — blames MOH as the primary architect of Malaysia’s medical hyperinflation! Sparks are flying in the healthcare world
Dr James Jeremiah blames MOH for being the "primary architect" of medical hyperinflation, citing Pharmaniaga's monopoly in drug procurement, overregulation raising private facilities' operating costs, and inefficiency/bloat in pu…
Malaysia’s healthcare system is broken, says Tajuddin Rosli — calling for a total MOH overhaul due to inefficiency, outdated systems & zero reform. When the rakyat speaks, will anyone listen?
Tajuddin Rosli urges an overhaul of MOH top leadership to prevent a sinking ship from completely sinking. He says it's futile promoting a deputy DG to replace DG Radzi upon retirement, urging out-of-the-box thinking like in the a…
Medical insurance premiums are going up again… thanks to a surge in claims and rising hospital costs! Time to stay healthy or go broke! Welcome to 2025, where even getting sick is a luxury.
Prudential Malaysia says the average number of claims has risen by 19.6% compared with a year ago.
3 out of 4 flood-hit clinics in Johor are now back in action! Health services from Kangkar Tebrau have been moved to Majidee for now. Stay safe and dry, folks!
KUALA SELANGOR, March 23 — The Health Ministry announced that three of four clinics in Johor that were affected by recent floods have resumed operations. Its minister, Datuk...
Doctors suing the govt for not recognising them as specialists — despite having qualifications and experience? This isn’t just red tape, it’s career sabotage. MOH better have a strong defence, or this could set a major precedent.
Two groups of doctors express frustration that the amendments to the Medical Act 1971 meant to resolve the issue have yet to be implemented.
91 Klinik Kesihatan running over capacity – Malaysia’s public primary care is bursting at the seams! Patients overwhelmed, staff overstretched, and wait times sky-high. Healthcare reform can’t wait!
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says 91 government health clinics in Malaysia operate beyond capacity, with some seeing over 800 patients daily—far exceeding their intended load. The government plans to upgrade, expand, and build…
📢 Sarawak’s TB mortality rate hits a five-year high despite a nationwide decline. What’s going on? 🤔 Read more:
Sarawak’s TB mortality rate hit a 5-year high at 12.07 per 100,000 in 2024, while Sabah and Kuala Lumpur recorded rates of 11.84 and 9.32, respectively. Despite a nationwide decline to 7.58, Malaysia remains off track in meeting…
Malaysia’s nursing shortage is reaching a crisis point! ⚠️ With an aging population and rising healthcare demands, we need urgent solutions—better wages, improved training, and incentives to retain talent. The time to act is NOW! ⏳ Full story:
Despite various efforts to expand the nursing workforce, Malaysia continues to struggle with high resignation rates.
🚨 Malaysia’s healthcare is at risk! 🚨 Rising numbers of medical graduates are heading to Singapore for better opportunities, draining our nation’s talent and resources. 🇲🇾💔 We must act NOW to retain our future doctors and safeguard our healthcare system! 🏥👩⚕️👨⚕️
PETALING JAYA: There has been an increasing trend of medical graduates leaving for Singapore for housemanship, leading to losses of millions of ringgit in educational investment annually, say experts.
The number of end-stage kidney patients in Malaysia could double by 2040! 🚨 Early detection and prevention are key to managing this growing health issue. Let’s stay informed and take action now to protect our kidneys! 🏥💪 Read more:
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of end-stage kidney disease patients undergoing chronic dialysis could double by 2040 to more than 106,000 patients from the current 53,000 patients, says Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.
The APHM denies the “health insurance buffet table syndrome,” arguing that Malaysians are actually getting much sicker. Health concerns are on the rise, but not due to insurance issues. Get the full story here:
APHM says health insurance claims are rising not because Malaysians like using their medical card, but because Malaysians are genuinely getting much sicker. This disease trend is seen in public and private hospitals, like severe…
MOH’s ePlacement system crashed under 19 million hits, delaying medical officer placements for the third time in three weeks! Now, doctors are left in limbo as the gov promises a new merit-based system—but with no firm date. 🔗
MOH has delayed the ePlacement process for over 2,000 medical officers by an estimated 6-8 weeks, announcing the cancellation of the March 25-27 session. The ministry blames users for using multiple devices on Feb 27, saying the…
The Malaysian Health Ministry is overhauling its ePlacement system to ensure a fairer, merit-based process for medical officer placements! No more unfair selections—performance and competency will take center stage. A big step for transparency in healthcare! Read more:
PUTRAJAYA: The current ePlacement selection system, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis, will be replaced with a more transparent, fairer, and merit-based system that aligns supply with demand.
Private hospitals are urging insurers to keep cashless reimbursements—no one wants patients burdened with upfront payments! Should healthcare remain hassle-free? #MedicalInsurance #HealthcareAccess
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia says this would be in the best interest of patients, ensuring continued access to care.
MOH delays medical officer placements again due to cybersecurity issues 🔒🚑 Is our health system at risk or just tangled in red tape? 🤔 Stay alert for more updates!
In an email late Sat night, MOH’s BSM announced a postponement of the ePlacement process for the permanent placements of over 2,000 medical officers, which was supposed to open at 3pm today, to three phases from March 25-27. BSM…
Cervical cancer cases in Malaysia are expected to decline, thanks to HPV vaccination and early screening! A step forward in women’s health and cancer prevention. Stay informed and stay protected. #HPV #CervicalCancer #Malaysia 🔗
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) expects a decline in cervical cancer cases among Malaysian women, through a public-private partnership under the Cervical Cancer Elimination programme, in collaboration with the ROSE Founda…
About time GP fees got a long-overdue revamp after 19 years! 🚀💰 A game-changer for quality care. 🙌🏥
PETALING JAYA: The government has given its nod to revise the consultation fees of general practitioners (GPs) with an announcement to be made before May.