[COLUMNIST] The WBB system: A symptom of deeper failures in public healthcare policymaking
Healthcare workers in govt services are still awaiting credible solutions to their plights, but it seems their wait may be far from over.
Sat Jan 25 2025
MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals
MOH explores alternative placements for 792 medical trainees, aiming to address shortage of healthcare workers.
Wed May 22 2024
Will AI replace doctors’ 'gut instincts'?
The value of healthcare workers' intuition in effective clinical care has been verified by reports around the world again and again.
Sat Jan 06 2024
Almost 9,000 healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 this year - Health DG
Some 8,940 healthcare workers (HCW) in the country have been infected with COVID-19 so far this year, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Opportunity for M'sian healthcare workers to gain experience in the UK - Khairy
Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate more Malaysian doctors and health workers to work and enhance their expertise in the UK.
Mon Nov 08 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
New York hospitals began firing or suspending healthcare workers for defying a state order to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue Sep 28 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
New York may use National Guard to replace unvaccinated healthcare workers.
Mon Sep 27 2021
US nurses' COVID-19 grief pours out online: 'I just don't want to watch anyone else die'
Exhausted and desperate health care workers are turning to social media to describe the grim reality they face.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Contract healthcare workers told not to join demonstration tomorrow - Health D-G
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is urging all doctors and healthcare workers on contract post to refrain from joining a nationwide strike tomorrow and reminds them that many lives are on the line.
Sun Jul 25 2021
COVID: Only few healthcare workers treated at later stage - Health DG
Only a few healthcare workers from the Ministry of Health, who had been fully vaccinated, have been infected with the COVID-19 virus under Category Three and Category Four of the disease.
Thu Jul 15 2021
MOH mobilises more healthcare workers, volunteers to Klang Valley, N. Sembilan
The MOH will deploy an additional 1,190 healthcare workers and 5,000 volunteers as soon as possible to support the delivery of health services in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Macron orders French healthcare workers to get jab
The Delta variant is driving France's virus infections back up again, just as the country kicked off summer vacation season.
Mon Jul 12 2021
MMA will wait for government decision on contract healthcare workers
The MMA will be following closely the government's decision on contract healthcare workers, as the issue is expected to be discussed in the Cabinet meeting this Wednesday.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of COVID patient's body for funeral
Walking for almost an hour carrying a casket containing remains of a COVID-19 patient for the funeral has really put the mental and physical endurance of three healthcare workers
Mon Jun 28 2021
MOH initiatives aim to prevent burnout among healthcare workers - Health DG
Healthcare workers involved in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic will be given unrecorded leave with the approval of the heads of departments so as to avoid symptoms of extreme stress or burnout.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Cybercriminals exploit CNY surge with AI-powered scams, warns Fortinet
Peerapong Jongvibool says cybercriminals are quick to capitalise on increased online activity during the holiday shopping season.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026
The pilot deployment will start with smaller buses with at least 16 seats and will operate with bus captains onboard as safety operators.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Road safety a dire issue across ASEAN with over 97,000 deaths annually - GRSP
Malaysia recorded alarming figures, with over 4,600 deaths and around 212,000 injuries reported annually.
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: 27th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- Speed limit on federal roads cut to 80km/h for CNY
- Cops reopen Teoh Beng Hock case, to summon witnesses after CNY
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Speed limit on federal roads cut to 80km/h for CNY
- Cops reopen Teoh Beng Hock case, to summon witnesses after CNY
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: Jeju Air crash report finds duck remains in both engines of plane
Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report released today.
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: Cops to recall witnesses for fresh probe into Teoh Beng Hock case
Cops will recall witnesses in the Teoh Beng Hock case after the KL High Court ordered a reinvestigation into his death. Their statements will be recorded after the Chinese New Year holiday.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Malaysia-Indonesia synergy strengthens ASEAN's voice on world's stage - Prabowo
The synergy between Malaysia, Indonesia and their ASEAN partners is important to ensure that the region's voice is heard more at the global level.
Mon Jan 27 2025
King confers Most Esteemed Order of Johor Royal to Indonesian President Prabowo
President Prabowo is a close friend of His Majesty, whom he has known for over 40 years, since their military training days in the US.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Consider This: Ceasefire in Gaza — Hope Among the Ruins
It’s been a little over a week since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect in Gaza. But as displaced Palestinians prepare to return to homes that may no longer exist, aid agencies are racing to provide vital humanitarian assistance that was denied entry into Gaza for so long. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Prabowo confident Malaysia, Indonesia can resolve border, labour issues effectively
Indonesian President Prabowo says they can be addressed effectively with the leadership's political will to cooperate.
Mon Jan 27 2025