14,189 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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🔎💰 Addressing the claims of excessive glove charges in private hospitals—are the costs justified or just profiteering? A deeper look at the realities behind medical pricing in Malaysia. 🏥🇲🇾
MARCH 4 — Dear YB Sim, I watched with interest — and no small measure of disappointment — your remarks in Parliament questioning why private hospitals are “excessively”...
Health Ministry demands solid science before green-lighting medical cannabis! 🌱🔬 Time for more research and real evidence to spark breakthroughs! 🚀
KUALA LUMPUR: Any party with sufficient scientific evidence supporting the medical use of cannabis-based products is welcome to submit a registration application to the Drug Control Authority for approval.
HFMD cases on the rise in Penang 🚨! Stay alert, wash your hands 🧼 and protect your family 💪. Let’s keep our community safe and sound.
GEORGE TOWN: With 1,954 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) already reported in Penang within the first eight weeks of the year, its state Health Department has initiated preventive and control measures to curb its sprea…
Malaysia’s top military med service is in crisis! 👨⚕️💔 Our dedicated docs are raising the alarm for better care and support. Let’s rally for change and honor those on the frontlines! 💪🇲🇾
A doctor in the military service highlights a critical manpower shortage at his military hospital under Mindef, spanning nurses, medical officers, and clinical specialists. "The critical shortage of health personnel may jeopardis…
🚨 Some nurses in Malaysia are quitting due to unfavorable placements, says the Deputy Health Minister. Staffing shortages in critical areas could worsen. What’s the solution? 🇲🇾💉 #HealthcareCrisis #NursingShortage 🔗
Lukanisman Awang says some nurses leave the service as they want to be stationed in their hometowns.
📈 KPJ Healthcare’s net profit surged 50% to RM407.2 million in 2024! Strong performance driven by higher patient volume and improved operational efficiency. 💰🏥 Read more:
The healthcare group attributes its profit surge to a 20% rise in continuing operations and gains from selling its aged care business in Australia.
💰💉 Malaysia’s Health Ministry is going all in to fight skyrocketing medical costs! Expect bold reforms, cost-cutting strategies & better healthcare access. A game-changer in the making? 🚀🏥 #Healthcare #MedicalInflation 🔗
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has taken aggressive measures to address the issue of medical inflation, which has led to rising health insurance premiums.
🚨 Landmark decision! 🇲🇾 The Federal Court upholds doctors' right to dispense **Ivermectin**—a major ruling with potential implications for medical practice in Malaysia. What are your thoughts? 🤔💊 🔗
In a major blow to MOH's authority in public health, the Federal Court has ruled that doctors have the right to dispense ivermectin. The landmark ruling favours two doctors who filed suit after MOH confiscated the drug in 2021 du…
📈💉 UMMC's financial losses soared from RM33M in 2021 to RM61M in 2023, prompting necessary fee hikes to sustain quality care. AG's report confirms patient charges couldn't cover operational costs. 💰🏥
UMMC’s move to increase fees for services is justified, as the university hospital recorded losses that almost doubled from RM33 mil in 2021 to RM61 mil in 2023, with the AG’s 2023 report showing that patient charges couldn’t cov…
💥 Malaysia’s healthcare is a ticking time bomb. Urgent reforms now. #HealthcareCrisis #ReformNow
MARCH 2 — Malaysia’s healthcare system, once a source of national pride for its relatively affordable care and widespread accessibility, is now facing a convergence of crises...
🚨🍽 The Health Ministry is stepping up food safety inspections this Ramadan! Now targeting not just bazaars, but also hotels & raw material suppliers. Ensuring safe & hygienic food for all! 🏨🥘 #FoodSafety #RamadanMalaysia 🔗
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is expanding its food monitoring activities in Ramadan to include hotels offering breaking of fast buffets, raw material suppliers,...
💰 Experts propose a co-pay system for innovative breast cancer treatments in Malaysia, aiming to balance affordability and access to cutting-edge therapies. Will this help or create barriers for patients? 🤔 #BreastCancer #HealthcarePolicy 🔗
Oncologists moot copayments to boost access to innovative treatment for breast cancer: public patients can pay a portion (perhaps 30%-50%) of the drug cost. New targeted and immunotherapies are showing promise, especially for ear…
⚠️ RM450 night cream turns into a health nightmare! Over 40 women in Malaysia report severe skin reactions & pregnancy risks! 🚨 Health Ministry confirms it contains MERCURY & bans its sale. Check your skincare before it’s too late! 🧴⚠️ 🔗
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 40 women from across Malaysia are claiming they suffered from adverse side effects after using a skincare product sold on social media.
🌍 Depopulation conspiracies have no basis in fact. Vaccines protect, not harm. Let’s trust the science, not the myths.
After Malaysian health authorities announced a free influenza vaccination scheme for the elderly, the baseless claim that the jabs were a forced "depopulation" ploy resurfaced on social media. Participation in the scheme is volun…
⚠️ Crackdown on unregistered traditional medicine practitioners starts tomorrow! Authorities are taking action against those operating without proper registration. Stay informed and make sure your practitioners are certified! 🔗
Starting tomorrow, traditional medicine practitioners who are not registered with the Ministry of Health (MOH) may be subject to legal action includin...
Malaysian Nurses Association fights to keep high standards! They oppose cutting nursing diploma credits 💪🏥🙌 Our heroes in scrubs deserve the best 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Lowering nursing diploma entry requirements risks producing underqualified professionals in a complex health care system, warns Malaysian Nurses Association IIUM chair Prof Mohd Said Nurumal. “If we lack doctors, would we lower m…
💰 Private hospital charges in Malaysia are under scrutiny! Deputy Finance Minister says pricing lacks transparency and needs further study. Will this lead to better regulation and fairer costs for patients? 🏥📉 #Healthcare #Malaysia 🔗
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — A detailed study needs to be conducted to better understand the issue surrounding the differences in private hospital treatment charges between patients...
Pneumonia was the top medical insurance claim in Malaysia for 2023, surpassing heart disease and cancer. With rising healthcare costs, are you prepared for unexpected medical expenses? Stay insured, stay protected! 🔗
Pneumonia, heart disease, and digestive system issues were among the most frequently claimed medical conditions under insurance and takaful health policies in Malaysia last year, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying told the Dewa…
A woman canceled her insurance policy after her monthly premium skyrocketed to RM1,056! Many Malaysians are feeling the pinch as insurance costs rise. Have you faced a similar situation? #Insurance #CostOfLiving
She paid a premium of RM200 in 2009 which exponentially increased over the years right up to RM1,056 after she reached retirement age.
⛑️ Some private hospitals in Malaysia may be dropped from insurance panels due to rising costs and reimbursement issues, warns a healthcare group. Patients could face higher out-of-pocket expenses if this happens. Time to check your policy! 🔗 Read more:
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia says its members are unable to fulfil insurers’ requests for ‘exorbitant’ discounts on patients’ bills.