Commercial Interests Must Not Dictate Patient Care — MMA
Malaysians pay their medical insurance premiums every month in good faith. Instead, a growing number are told that their chosen specialist has been removed from a panel…
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Social Contagion: Stop Spreading Kuching School Attack Videos — Lim Yi Wei
I strongly urge the public to stop spreading photos or videos of school violence incidents and the media to practise ethical, non-sensationalist reporting to prevent the…
Lead And Teach For How Hospitals Really Work — Prof Dr Long Chiau Ming
Leaders should watch real work before redesigning it, cut safety clutter, and tackle bullying, while clinicians who teach need training, protected time, and a culture of…
Mahkota Medical Centre Rebranded As Mahkota Specialist Hospital
The refreshed identity strengthens Mahkota Specialist Hospital’s connection to HMI Medical’s regional health care network, reflecting a shared commitment to delivering…
Expert Witness Shortage Delaying Medical Negligence Cases: APHM
APHM president Dr Kuljit Singh says a shortage of medical expert witnesses is delaying medical negligence cases that can take three to five years to resolve. Malaysian…
Hong Leong Assurance Reprices Medical Premiums By 9% Annually Until 2028, One-Year Deferment For 60-Somethings
Hong Leong Assurance's 2026 medical repricing involves 9% annual premium increases for 3 years (Nov 2026, Nov 2027, Nov 2028), and projected hikes at 11% in Nov 2029 and…
Pulai MP Reveals Cashless Facilities Revoked From 190 Specialists Nationwide
Pulai MP Suhaizan says 190 private specialists nationwide have lost cashless facilities, warning that patients may face treatment delays and hefty upfront costs. Kuala…
Higher Valency Pneumococcal Vaccines Need Stronger Local Evidence: Experts
Malaysia should assess whether higher valency pneumococcal vaccines offer enough added protection to justify their higher cost. Experts say vaccine choice should be…
‘Health, Harapan And Healing Malaysia’ Absolves PH Of Bad Policies
Dr Sean Thum’s book offers little insight into health policies in Malaysia, containing mostly motherhood statements instead and some surprisingly basic errors. The…
Kuala Langat MP Demands Equal Compensation For Five FDS Victims
Kuala Langat MP Ahmad Yunus calls for equal compensation for the families of all five victims of the Long Lellang tragedy, saying it was disappointing that this wasn't…
MCTC Claims Possible Government Attempt To Delist Liquid Nicotine Again
MCTC says the government is possibly renewing its attempt to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List by returning to the Poisons Board, after the High Court…
Overcrowding In Emergency Departments, Ward Bed Shortages In Government Hospitals — Assistant Medical Officer
Malaysia doesn't need to directly "import" foreign experts to manage the local system. Instead, adapting proven international modules while providing sufficient space…