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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

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

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