
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

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025