Press Statement
January 2025 – PRESS STATEMENT
26 January 2025 – Seek medical care only from licensed facilities, says MMA
The recent arrest of 10 Bangladeshi men who allegedly offered illegal medical services in Kuala Lumpur is cause for concern, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
26 January 2025 – Public urged to seek healthcare services from recognised and registered healthcare facilities: MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed deep concerns following recent reports of 10 premises in Kuala Lumpur allegedly used by foreign nationals to illegally operate health clinics over the past year.
26 January 2025 – MMA welcomes stern action against illegal health clinics
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) commends the Health Ministry (MOH) and Immigration Department for the stern action taken on 10 premises in Kuala Lumpur that were allegedly used by foreign nationals to illegally operate health clinics.
26 January 2025 – MMA: Stick to registered clinics for safe healthcare
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the public to seek healthcare services only from recognised and registered facilities to ensure safety and quality of care.
25 January 2025 – MMA, Hartal Doktor Kontrak welcome decision to cancel staggered working hours pilot project
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and Hartal Doktor Kontrak welcomed the government’s decision to cancel the staggered working hours (WBB) pilot project pending further studies of its impact on healthcare services and doctors
25 January 2025 – LETTER | Apt to suspend doctors’ new shift system
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) acknowledges and welcomes the government’s decision to cancel the Flexible Working Hours (WBB) pilot project pending further in-depth and comprehensive study on the matter.
21 January 2025 – Inspect Pharmacies Using E-Prescription Services — Malaysian Medical Association
MMA demands strict inspections and audits on all pharmacies utilising e-prescription services, citing reports of patients getting medicines without valid prescriptions, potentially violating the Poisons Act. NCD management is more than medicine dispensing.
21 January 2025 – Conduct strict inspection on e-prescription practices
THE MMA (Malaysian Medical Association) is urging the authorities to conduct thorough inspections and audits on all pharmacies utilising e-prescription services.
18 January 2025 – Medical association urges tighter oversight on e-prescriptions to ensure patient safety
KUCHING (Jan 18): The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for stringent inspections and audits of e-prescription practices to ensure adherence with the Poisons Act and safeguard patient safety, particularly in the dispensing of long-term medications.
17 January 2025 – MMA: More stringent checks on e-prescription needed
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association is calling for more stringent inspections on and audits of e-prescription practices, particularly in the dispensing of long-term medications.
16 January 2025 – UMMC fees should have been raised gradually, says health group
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira said the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) should have considered a gradual increase in its fees.
15 January 2025 – LETTER | Pilot shift system for doctors a cause for concern
LETTER | The Health Ministry’s Waktu Berkerja Berlainan (WBB) shift system to pilot in seven hospitals from Feb 1 has raised significant concerns among healthcare workers.
15 January 2025 – WBB Shift System: Manpower Shortages, Doctors’ Income Affected — Malaysian Medical Association
MMA says there’s insufficient manpower to run the WBB shift system. MOs’ and specialists’ income will also be affected from the loss of weekday on-call allowance claims. MMA wants the on-call allowance increment to cover all facilities, regardless of WBB.
15 January 2025 – MMA voices concern over new shift system for public healthcare workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has voiced concerns that the pilot implementation of a new shift system for public healthcare workers will exacerbate existing manpower shortages, leaving doctors overburdened and risk the quality of patient care.
15 January 2025 – New on-call shift system will affect incomes of public medical officers, specialist, says MMA
PETALING JAYA: The income of public healthcare medical officers and specialists will be affected through the implementation of the Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) pilot shift system, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
15 January 2025 – New shift system risks overburdening strained healthcare system, warns MMA
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has raised concerns over the health ministry’s planned new shift system for healthcare workers, set to pilot in seven hospitals from Feb 1.
9 January 2025 – Where’s our ‘elusive’ higher on-call allowance, ask doctors
PETALING JAYA: The government doctors’ wing of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called out the health ministry for being “elusive” about promised higher on-call allowances for doctors.
2 January 2025 – MMA Raises Potential Pitfalls Of DRG Payment System
MMA highlights potential pitfalls of the proposed DRG system, saying it should not be rushed. Specialists may avoid taking complex cases without adequate compensation. Developing DRG needs accurate cost data from public and private health care providers.