Govt to spend RM1.2 bln to extend contracts for 14,000 medical, dental officers, pharmacists
The government has agreed to extend the contracts of about 14,000 medical doctors, dentists and pharmacists for a period of two years (or 7,000 per cohort/year).
Mon Jul 26 2021
Malaysia's doctor-population ratio surpasses WHO recommendation
Malaysia currently has 71,041 medical doctors working in both public and private sectors, making a ratio of one doctor for every 454 people.
Tue Aug 04 2020
'Helpdoc' launched to help doctors in stress
The hotline, 'Helpdoc' was launched here Saturday, to take complaints from medical doctors, especially young doctors in the midst of their housemanship.
Sun Aug 27 2017
Be ware of too much unverified info on dangers of vaccines - Kedah exco
Kedah Health Committee chairman Datuk Dr Leong Yong Kong said some of the articles on the subject that were posted on the social websites were by medical doctors themselves.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Get health advice at M3 Facebook page
The public can now request for advice and correct information on health issues, including about the necessary vaccination, from a group of medical doctors through Facebook.
Sat Jul 23 2016
Malaysia to deploy 30 SMART members to Nepal: Najib
20 medical doctors from MERCY Malaysian and the Malaysian Red Crescent Society will also be deployed together with the SMART members.
Sun Apr 26 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024