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[COLUMNIST] A ruptured aorta: The impending collapse of Malaysia's public healthcare system
If anything, the past few years are testament to how broken our system is with regard to the public health sector.
Fri Dec 06 2024

Budget 2025: Healthcare stakeholders hope for solution to new on-call rates
Healthcare stakeholders are hopeful that the 2025 Budget will address some of the sector's ongoing challenges.
Tue Oct 15 2024

Medical Act 1971 to be amended to solve parallel pathway issue - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Cabinet also recognises the increasing need for specialist services in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 06 2024

MOH to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that immediate measures were taken to avoid shortage of medical officers in addition to ensuring the smooth running of the national health service.
Tue Jun 20 2023

Medicine shortage not due to panic buying - Khairy
Khairy said there is high demand for certain medications following the spread of the Omicron variant and the rising cases of the HFMD.
Thu Jun 09 2022

Ample supply of self-test kits in the market - MMA
There is ample supply of self-test kits in the market and the public should not refrain from panic buying and hoarding the COVID-19 self-test kits, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today .
Sat Mar 12 2022

Women's ability to play multiple roles supports the family institution - Tuanku Zara
Working women today face a challenging combination of work and home-related stress, said Raja Permaisuri of Perak. Tuanku Zara Salim.
Tue Mar 08 2022

Melaka Election: MMA urges EC to disallow face-to-face campaigning
MMA president Dr Koh Kar Chai said virtual campaigns can be implemented for the polls to avoid all forms of physical campaigning.
Wed Oct 20 2021

MMA seeks enforcement flexibility at private clinics
MMA also played an important role in ensuring treatment could be provided to the people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 28 2021

Urgent and concurrent capacity upgrading of the healthcare system is key
It has to be the healthcare system which has reached critical level and in need of an urgent upgrading.
Fri Jul 02 2021

MMA urges MKN to address issue of private healthcare workers approval letters
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged MKN to take immediate action to address the issue of approval letters for private healthcare workers during the MCO 3.0.
Wed Jun 02 2021

Malaysian MMA scene to consolidate this year and pack a punch next year
The association will focus on developing the grassroots and foundation for amateur MMA as well as women's participation in the sport.
Thu Mar 11 2021

COVID-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards
The certificate will be issued in a month's time and that the matter is being discussed with the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Wed Mar 03 2021

COVID: MMA calls for improvement in mild cases, close contacts management
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for urgently needed improvements in the Ministry of Health (MOH)'s handling of mild cases of COVID-19 (category 1 and 2) and their close contacts.
Sat Feb 06 2021

Increase private GP participation to speed up COVID vaccination programme - MMA
In its plans, the government should also prioritise locations with dense populations as they carry higher risk of COVID-19 transmissions, said Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy.
Fri Jan 29 2021

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress [COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025