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
Demand for COVID-19 testing surges as new cases spike
Is Malaysia's testing capacity currently enough to cater to the increasing demand?
Fri Jan 22 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024