29 April 2022 –
MMA: Easing SOPs another positive step towards endemicity
BINTULU (April 29): Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) views the relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) as another positive development in the management of the pandemic and another step closer to endemicity.
28 April 2022 –
MMA: Travel insurance can help public healthcare system
THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is concerned with the government’s move to do away with travel insurance at the moment as the full reopening of borders may lead to an increase in cases. MMA president Dr Koh Kar Chai said the association welcomes the eased Covid-19 restrictions announced by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on Wednesday and viewed it as another positive development in the pandemic management.
28 April 2022 –
MMA: Face masks still relevant for at-risk groups
KUCHING (April 28): Even though there is some flexibility on wearing face masks when outdoors, it is hoped that the public will make the right call on when it is appropriate to wear them, says Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Koh Kar Chai.
28 April 2022 –
It is the right and timely move, say health experts
PETALING JAYA: The medical fraternity has hailed the controlled easing of Covid-19 restrictions, calling it the right move and a timely one. “It’s about time we made these changes as we prepare to take the next step to endemicity,” said Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, who was also happy that the face mask mandate had not been completely scrapped.
27 April 2022 –
MMA lauds government’s move to ease Covid-19 SOPs, says curbs can’t be endless
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today lauded the government’s move to further relax Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), saying these “cannot be in a state of perpetuity.”
25 April 2022 –
MMA chief: Medical Marijuana Use Cannot Be Decided ‘Overnight’
Petaling Jaya: Countries around the world are recommending medical marijuana for the management of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis, nerve pain and seizure disorders, nausea from chemotherapy for cancer, poor appetite and weight loss caused by chronic illnesses such as HIV.
14 April 2022 – Don’t ignore the danger of dengue
KUALA LUMPUR: The public is advised to get tested for dengue at a medical facility if they persistently have symptoms of fever, diarrhoea and body ache, even though tested negative for Covid-19, said Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Koh Kar Chai.
12 April 2022 – Public Services Commission to review ‘rejected’ contract doctors’ applications for permanency after complaints
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Services Commission (SPA) has given an assurance that it will review the applications of contract doctors who applied for permanent positions through its system but were rejected.
12 April 2022 – MMA: Address issues affecting doctors applying for permanent posts
Kuching: Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is urging the government to look into the issues faced by contract doctors in their online applications to Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA) for permanent posts and to allow them to reapply if rejections were based on technical issues and system failure.
11 April 2022 – Allow contract doctors to reapply if rejections due to technical issues
THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) urges the government to look into the issues faced by contract doctors in their online applications to Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA) for permanent posts. A number of contract doctors who sent in their applications had encountered issues when applying for permanent positions and had complained that their applications were rejected without any reason given.
