Press Statement
DECEMBER 2025 – PRESS STATEMENT
31 December 2025 – MMA: ‘Dr’ title must not mislead public on medical practice
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has issued a strong statement cautioning medical graduates and the public about the potential misuse of the “Dr.” title, emphasising that academic credentials alone do not authorise individuals to practice medicine in Malaysia.
30 December 2025 – MMA warns against dangers of ‘Dr’ title misuse
PETALING JAYA: The use of the title “Dr” must not mislead the public into believing a person is legally qualified or authorised to practise medicine, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
29 December 2025 – LETTER | ‘Dr’ title must not mislead
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) takes cognisance of the recent statement issued by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) on the use of the title “Dr” by medical graduates who are not yet registered as medical practitioners.
29 December 2025 – Clarity needed on use of ‘Dr’ title, says private doctors’ group
PETALING JAYA: A private doctors’ group has called for clearer guidelines and enforcement regarding the use of the “Dr” title for unregistered medical practitioners active in commercial health activities.
29 December 2025 – ‘Dr’ title not a licence to practise medicine, says MMA
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) cautioned that using the title “Dr” must not mislead the public into thinking a person is legally qualified to practise medicine.
29 December 2025 – Use Of ‘Dr’ Title Mustn’t Mislead The Public — Malaysian Medical Association
MMA says while the academic title “Dr” may be used by individuals who’ve completed a medical degree, this doesn’t confer them the right to practise medicine or imply MMC registration. “The issue isn’t the title itself, but the context in which it’s used.”
29 December 2025 – Using ‘Dr’ title without registration can mislead public, says MMA
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has warned that the use of the “doctor” or “Dr” title by individuals who are not registered medical practitioners may mislead the public into believing they are licensed doctors.
15 December 2025 – Malaysia urged to boost lifestyle strategies for mental health crisis
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association has called for the strengthening of lifestyle-based mental health strategies as rising depression and workplace stress strain the nation.
15 December 2025 – MMA: Malaysia Must Strengthen Lifestyle-Based Mental Health Strategies
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — Malaysia must strengthen lifestyle-based mental health strategies as rising depression and workplace stress continue to strain the nation, said Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr R. Thirunavukarasu.
11 December 2025 – Resolve status of contract pharmacy officers without delay, MMA tells Health Ministry
PETALING JAYA: The status of 730 pharmacy officers whose contracts are expiring next year requires urgent attention from the Health Ministry, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
11 December 2025 – Act On Contract Pharmacy Officers’ Reserve Status — MMA
MMA calls for swift and decisive action to resolve the pharmacy officers’ reserve status issue, which will ensure that all health care professionals feel valued and supported.
11 December 2025 – MMA urges MOH to resolve contract pharmacy officers’ status
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the Health Ministry (MOH) to urgently resolve the contract pharmacy officers’ reserve status issue affecting 730 officers from the July 2024 intake.
4 December 2025 – Specialist And Subspecialty Recognition: A Timely Move To Reform The Health Care Ecosystem — MMA
We do not merely need more doctors, we need better-trained leaders who understand the system, who can balance clinical realities with administrative demands, and who are empowered to deliver safe, people-centred care across every level of our health system.
4 December 2025 – Recognise medical administration as a specialty, govt told
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for medical administration to be formally recognised as a specialty in Malaysia, saying the field plays a critical role in the country’s healthcare ecosystem.