26 Feb 2023 – Doctors groups want clarity on new MoH funds for 1,500 medical officers
Hartal Doktor Kontrak (HDK) said the RM36.3 billion allocated to the Health Ministry in Budget 2023 demonstrated the government’s commitment to healthcare, but crucial measures still needed clarification.
23 Feb 2023 – At Doctors’ Town Hall, Zaliha Gives Scant Commitment To Solutions
At a town hall with government doctors yesterday, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa did not provide specific solutions to long-standing issues raised like low on-call rates and wages, and opaque selection criteria for permanent and JUSA positions.
23 Feb 2023 – Following Up With Solutions We Proposed At Minister’s Town Hall – MMA
The issues brought up by MMA at the townhall were broadly divided into two categories: human resources and facilities/infrastructure.
23 Feb 2023 – After townhall, MMA urges Putrajaya to give MoH what it needs to fix Malaysia’s public healthcare
MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai acknowledged that no immediate solutions were found during the townhall session, but stressed that the session was still an important step towards dealing with medical practitioners’ concerns.
February 16, 2023 – NST Leader: Hospitals in intensive care
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is warning the nation of possible strikes by healthcare workers. We may have to brace for a battering if nothing is done. A day or more waiting for a bed is not an infrequent lament.
February 15, 2023 – KL Wellness City Provides Over 4,000 Jobs For Local Health Care Talents
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 – Malaysia has long been suffering from a brain drain involving skilled professionals, and despite its health care sector being among the best in the region, the industry is also not spared from the migration of health care workers to other countries.
February 14, 2023 – Take rumours of healthcare workers strike seriously, speed up healthcare reforms, MMA reminds Putrajaya
SHAH ALAM – Malaysian Medical Associations (MMA) has urged the government to speed-up healthcare reforms and address the longstanding issues of healthcare workers.
February 14, 2023 – Speed up healthcare reforms which are long overdue, MMA urges govt
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) wants the government to take speculation of healthcare workers going on strike seriously, and speed up reforms to address their long-standing grievances.
February 12, 2023 – Klinik Rahmah programme not suitable for private clinics, says Malaysian Medical Association
THE Rahmah initiative, a programme spurred by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to help the hardcore poor, may be well received by food traders, supermarkets and soon to come, the clothing industry.
February 06, 2023 – For Our Children’s Sake, Please Retain The Ban On Fireworks — Senior Doctors
It is not logical to use the inability to prevent an item from being smuggled as a good excuse to remove a ban. What we require is better enforcement.
