Press Statement
JULY 2026 – PRESS STATEMENT
25 July 2026 – Shot in the arm for vaccine security
PETALING JAYA: Producing vaccines locally will ensure vaccine security while also boosting local capabilities, say health experts.
24 July 2026 – Toxic workplaces could drive doctors away, warns MMA
PETALING JAYA: Toxic workplaces in the public healthcare sector could affect patient safety and drive doctors and nurses away, warns the Malaysian Medical Association.
22 July 2026 – 680km pedal to support children in medical need
A FLAGSHIP charity initiative by Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is cycling 680km in support of children whose lives depend on timely care.Sepeda Amal Borneo 2026 (SAB2026) will take on the ride from Kota Kinabalu in Sabah to Miri in Sarawak from July 26 to 31.
15 July 2026 – MMA wants healthcare workforce dashboard to drive reforms.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for a comprehensive healthcare workforce dashboard to complement the Health Ministry’s newly granted autonomy over workforce management, saying it is essential to improve transparency and support evidence-based workforce planning.
15 July 2026 – MMA Welcomes Greater Operational Autonomy for MOH — MMA
Empowering the MOH to manage and deploy its approved positions will enable manpower decisions to be made more efficiently and closer to where health care services are delivered.
15 July 2026 – Permanent Appointments Alone Won’t Solve Doctor Retention In Sabah — MMA
Permanency alone may not be sufficient to address the challenge of attracting and retaining doctors in Sabah and Sarawak. More attention should be given to measures that improve long-term retention, including greater flexibility in inter-state transfers.
21 June 2026 – Permanent Appointments Alone Won’t Solve Doctor Retention In Sabah — MMA
Permanency alone may not be sufficient to address the challenge of attracting and retaining doctors in Sabah and Sarawak. More attention should be given to measures that improve long-term retention, including greater flexibility in inter-state transfers.