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[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners

[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners

The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament

Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament

The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023

Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023

Medical practitioners lauded the Budget 2023 noting that there was a significant allocation improvement to the public health sector.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC

Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC

The MMC has advised the public not to be confused or deceived by certain parties claiming to be registered medical practitioners or medical specialists in Malaysia.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates

Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates

His Highness is very disappointed with this latest development as it could affect efforts by the government and the MOH to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate -  Khairy

Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate - Khairy

However, he said, they would have to get verification on their condition from registered medical practitioners.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme

Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme

Allocations for potential boosters, post-immunisation surveillance and outsourcing of private medical practitioners to be increased.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth

Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth

Employers had to cover the cost of providing industrial vaccination centres (PPVs) and fees to private medical practitioners involved.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July

Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July

Private medical practitioners involved in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program are expected to be able to administer 145,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots a day starting July.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

About 6,000 primary care doctors said hospitals in the Games host city "have their hands full and have almost no spare capacity".
Tue May 18 2021
COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba

COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba

Dr Adham said permission was given to expedite the process to detect, test, isolate and treat individuals infected with COVID-19.
Wed Mar 10 2021
MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients

MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients

With these delegated powers given, private facility doctors will be allowed to order high-risk patients to undergo home surveillance order (HSO) and wear bracelets for monitoring.
Fri Feb 05 2021
As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief

As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief

The orthopedic surgeon died a week later on Oct. 30, one of nine Kenyan doctors to have succumbed to the virus the past four weeks.
Thu Nov 19 2020
COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention

COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention

Foreign medical practitioners, including Malaysians, who are serving in the United Kingdom are being given full attention by the British government in their fight to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Apr 26 2020
Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019

Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the new regulations are stipulated under the Medical Regulations 2017 which would come into force tomorrow (July 1).
Fri Jun 30 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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