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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024